Casablanca Car

I need a new (will be my first ever) car, any recommendations guys? Money is not a problem. However, the following conditions must be met:
a.) I will only use this car for work. Will not use it for dating (to impress) or road trips. My work is kinda far from our house. Riding buses takes too long, it's better to buy a car nowadays.
b.)I live in Vancouver, BC-it rarely snows here in the winter. However, when it does snow, it's pretty bad. The car must not have any issues in the winter, and that includes no tire switching.
c.)It must be a car - sedan, hatchback, doesn't matter, as long as its a car. I don't care what it looks like in the exterior, but I would like to have a cool interior (i.e. leather seats, spacious leg room).

I've done my research on the web,asked some people around - and they say the yaris, matrix, corolla, fit, civic and mazda 3 are one of the better ones. I'm kinda confused though. So which is it?