I have a 2010 sportwagen tdi 6mt and it's plenty fun to drive. Since it's a diesel is has a fair amount of torque that comes early on in its (tiny) rev range. So far it hasn't had any problems whatsoever, mechanical or electrical. Gas mileage is excellent - on a recent 300 mile trip I averaged 58 mpg going an average of 65 or so mph. Unfortunately I can't comment on the winter handling but I'm sure if you put winters on it then it will be fine.
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