I own a 2012 V6 with the performance package and I love it. I drive it year round and haven't had too many problems in the winter. I live in Halifax where there are plenty of hills and you have to plan your routes accordingly. With snow tires the car handles fine in the snow but it, like every other RWD vehicle it has it's limits. The traction control works great but if you have to start up a snow covered hill without a run on, you won't make it but you'll get used to avoiding being in that situation. to put it into perspective for you in Barrie, if you had to climb the hill by Hooters from a stopped position in the snow, you probably wouldn't make it. (I was posted to Borden)

As for the differences between the 12 and 13/14, I don't think there is any difference mechanically at all. but the newer models had more interior features along with different taillights and front end. Personally I prefer the 12 front end and I like the Taillights on the 13 but I bought the taillight splitters from American Muscle and I like mine better now.

I've got 96000 kms on mine now and the only issue I've had is I had to replace the rear sway bay links a couple of weeks ago but no other issues at all.

If you would like, I have an electronic copy of the 2013 and 14 Canadian brochure and I have the paper version for the 12. Just PM me with your email and I'll send copies and a scan of the 12 pamphlet. Just let me know.

 

Buy what you want, it's you're money.