Earlier this year, rumors circulated that Mazda’s intentions to revive the 6 and produce a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sedan were being scrapped in favor of prioritizing SUVs and crossovers. However, a recent report from Japan indicates that the positive reception of these SUVs has prompted a reconsideration of the sedan.

Fondly remembered by many, the Mazda6 was a handsome, front-wheel-drive sedan that, like so many others in its fading class, was discontinued in recent years. A victim of changing consumer preferences for tall riding models, the sedan has been off the market for two years now.

Rumors have long persisted regarding Mazda’s intentions to resurrect the car, with many speculating that it might return as a four-door coupe designed for enthusiasts with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. However, in August, a source close to the company was quoted by Japanese media, stating that the latest large vehicle architecture, initially designed for a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, would be “exclusive to SUVs.”