Speed Queen totally redesigned their machines in 2018. The company was allowed to sell their standard design through 2017 but then in 2018 the government regulation (that already affected other manufacturers) would kick in and they'd have to conform. They were allowed to sell through 2017 but then had to switch over to the new "conservation/efficiency" design.

I use a full tub of warm or hot water because I will never believe clothes get clean in 6 inches of water. i had a Bosch front loader up north and I hated it. I will keep this Speed Queen washer until I die.