Yes, 99.99999999% of the time you do not need AWD or 4x4. Even in snow and ice.. Remember that awd does absolutely NOTHING to help stop in slippery conditions, it only helps you to get going faster (which can lead to trouble when trying to slow down). We chose a holdover 2018 2.0 SE when the price dropped to 26500 as if it's that bad of snow I'll take a real 4x4 (truck) out, but I've driven fwd in all sorts of conditions and we lived in North Pole Alaska for a few years. What matters is the tires, get another set of steel rims with winter tires (studded are hands down the best winter tire if they are legal in your state) and you'll outdo any awd vehicle with all season or summer tires.