Although production of the Tesla Model 3 has still yet to hit 5,000 cars per week, and the company has yet to make any US$35,000 models, Elon Musk has announced new AWD and AWD Performance variants.
The 2017 Dodge Challenger GT is the first pony car to be available with AWD, but it will only come with a 3.6-liter V6, no V8s are available.
The Suzuki Kizashi Sport AWD model in Australia has a standard 2.4-liter I4 engine with 131kW (176hp) and 230Nm (170 lb-ft), AWD and a CVT.
The Dodge Challenger GT AWD concept at SEMA 2015 has a 5.7-liter V8 with Scat Pack 3 upgrades, flared fenders, AWD, 20-inch alloys, and lowered suspension.
For the 2016 model year, the Lexus IS range gains entry-level model with a 4-cylinder turbo, and mid-spec with a detuned 3.5-liter V6 and AWD.
For the 2016 model year, the Lexus IS range gains a new IS300 AWD model (to replace the outgoing IS250 AWD) with a detuned 255hp/236 lb-ft 3.5-liter V6.
The sexy X152 Jaguar F-Type gained the option of AWD for the 2015 model year. AWD increases performance and makes it a viable option in cold climes.
Jaguar will add all-wheel drive variants of the F-Type coupe and convertible to the range in 2015.