AWD or NOT?!?!?!?

Thought this may be the best place for this question.

I was reading thru the Japanese/European versus American models of SVX's and I guess I was VERY disappointed to realize/read that our SVXs are actually front wheel drives with rear wheel assists!?!?

Is this true - this would make it a very disappointing car to me - and can you do anything like change differentials or anything to make it a true awd?

Are those Japanese/European transmissions available here ?