1) Smart Fortwos, with their short wheelbase, handle Canadian winters better than most vehicles, especially when equipped with snow tires.
2) They have just as much room in them as a regular compact car, except that right after your seats, there is nothing. They're ridiculously roomy.
3) 3L/100km (~75-80mpg). Enough said.
4) Tridion safety cell - solid as hell.
5) When you grow bored of the 800cc diesel engine, swap a 1000cc gasser from a Yamaha R1 motorcycle and eat Ferraris: