Was only a matter of time IMO. The two big enough to matter pros to FWD are packaging (no pesky drive-train competing for space) and stupid proofing (in the fo

Was only a matter of time IMO. The two big enough to matter pros to FWD are packaging (no pesky drive-train competing for space) and stupid proofing (in the form or more forward crashing and less sideways crashing). EVs solve the former. Modern computer control solves the latter, though side curtain airbags, pre tensioners and modern expectations of seat bolstering had long since diminished it. Trying to make two tires do all the going and the lion's share of the turning is just silly for a variety of reasons (competing design goals for suspension/handling, tire wear, performance, etc) and without some big pros to make up for it there's no reason to incur that. Of course some applications that have cargo space as the utmost priority will remain FWD forever (Promaster style vans, probably some station wagons and subcompact hatches, etc) but for more rounded cars, especially ones with AWD optional having RWD be the default just makes too much sense from a suspension design and handling perspective to ignore.