Do you need all-wheel drive? Consumer Reports experts give all the details. [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — If it seems like many new cars have all-wheel drive these days and while that may sound like a nice feature to have for the snow and ice, there are some important things to consider before you invest.

That’s right more than half of all new cars come with all-wheel drive you can even get a new Toyota Prius with it, but here’s the thing, not all all-wheel drive vehicles are the same. And you might not even need it.

Consumer Reports says you should know, not all vehicles with all-wheel drive are the same. For example, Subaru’s AWD system always directs at least some of the engine’s power to the rear, and it can direct a larger amount if needed.

That’s not the case for every all-wheel drive.

“There are cost-effective ways or different ways of doing this where maybe the car is primarily driven as front-wheel drive,” said Consumer Reports’ Alex Knizek. …