Buying advice Jimny / Suitable for winter, or better choose other vehicle?

Hello guys, first of all I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas! Now to my question. I am a commuter and every now and then already before the clearance service on the road, because I have to leave very early in the morning. Therefore I am looking for a vehicle, which offers a certain ground clearance and best one, (to switch on?), four-wheel drive. Also the car should not be too expensive. Personally I would like the Jimny quite well, however, one hears that this would not be the “best figure” in winter, because of short wheelbase etc. Therefore I would like to hear your opinion, as experts, in order to avoid a mispurchase. PS: I drive already about 24000km a year and I would use the car only on the road. Thank you already, for your advice!