While we get new and updated car models every year, its inevitable that we'll need to say goodbye to some nameplates as well. This time around, it feels like we have confirmation or reports of an unusually large number of vehicles being discontinued in 2024 and the coming years.
We shouldn't be surprised. A large number of automakers are approaching their various target dates for electrification of their fleets. As such, some beloved internal combustion cars are going away, sometimes with appropriate fanfare like special editions. Others are slinking away quietly, killed by slowing sales and changing consumer trends. Of course, the end of production doesn't necessarily mean permanent death. Some of these models could be resurrected in later years ... and probably as an EV.
With that in mind, here are the vehicles that are being discontinued in 2024 and beyond.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio
Alfa Romeo ended the production of its combustion-only Quadrifoglio models in April 2024 as the Italian automaker moves toward an electrified future. This isn't the end of the Quadrifoglio entirely, though, with Larry Dominique, Alfa Romeo senior vice president and head of North America, writing, "I look forward to presenting the next chapter in the four-leaf clover’s journey."
Audi A5/S5 Coupe and Convertible
Audi is discontinuing the two-door versions of its A5 and S5 for the 2025 model year, both fixed-roof and convertible, as well as the fixed-roof-only RS5 Coupe. With the TT and R8 already gone, the decision leaves Audi without a coupe or a convertible in its range for the first time in decades. The Audi A5 Sportback continues on, though.
Chevrolet Camaro
GM is ending production of the Chevy Camaro after 2024, but is sending it off in style with a Collector’s Edition. Wouldn’t it be cool, though, if Chevy brought it back as an EV?
Chevrolet Malibu
Rumors of its demise have been around for a while, but now it’s official. GM will end production of the Chevy Malibu in November of 2024. The assembly line in Kansas will be retooled to build the replacement for the Chevy Bolt.
Dodge Durango
The three-row Durango is slated to be replaced by the Stealth nameplate after 2024. The Durango name could make a comeback later, according to rumors, on a body-on frame SUV based on the Jeep Wagoneer’s platform.
Ford Edge
This is the last year for the Edge in the U.S., with the final unit rolling off the assembly line in April. On sale since 2007, the Edge topped 100,000 sales in all but three full years of production.
Ford Escape
Newly refreshed for the 2023 model year, Ford’s popular Escape compact SUV is reportedly taking its leave in 2025 in order to usher in — you guessed it — an EV in its place.
Genesis G70
According to a report, the Genesis G70 is being discontinued, with no successor in the works as the brand electrifies its entire lineup by 2025.
Jeep Cherokee
Yes, the long-lived Cherokee nameplate hits the trail. In fact, production already ended earlier this year. The larger Grand Cherokee sticks around, though.
Jeep Renegade
Another Jeep bites the dust. As Automotive News reported, and Jeep confirmed to Autoblog, this entry-level Jeep is following the Cherokee down that trail into the sunset. That will make the Compass the least expensive nameplate for the storied brand.
Kia Rio
One of the most affordable cars you can buy is getting the axe, per a report from Automotive News.
Maserati Ghibli
Maserati’s midsize sedan is on the chopping block for 2024, along with its Ferrari-sourced twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8. But, Maserati's Australian general manager Grant Barling toldDrive, “The plan is for the Ghibli and Quattroporte to become one. So the Quattroporte will become a short-wheelbase [model] – Ghibli-sized, but called a Quattroporte.”
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door
The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door is slated to depart the scene in 2024 or 2025, according to a report from Car and Driver.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class Class Coupe and Cabriolet
While the coupe versions of the C- and E-Class have already stepped aside, making way for the CLE-Class, so too will the convertible versions.
Mini Clubman
Mini sent off the wagon-esque Clubman with a Final Edition, but unlike other Mini models, the British automaker says it won't be getting an electric replacement.
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi is reportedly killing off its, and America’s, most affordable model in 2025, and hasn’t named a successor.
Nissan GT-R
Godzilla is finally retiring, with 2024 marking the final model year for the Nissan GT-R. Nissan is sending it off with a pair of special editions: Takumi and Skyline. "Sunsets always come before a new dawn approaches," Nisan said in a press release. "While the R35 GT-R leaves an unforgettable legacy, Nissan is now hyperfocused on the future and the next era of exciting innovation in performance."
Nissan Titan
Nissan struggled to break into the full-size pickup market with the Titan and, unsurprisingly, the automaker announced it would end production in 2024.
Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman
Confirming a previous rumor, Porsche has said that it will no longer produce the gas-powered Boxster convertible and Cayman coupe after some time in 2025. They will be succeeded by electric versions, however. Porsche also said the gas-powered Macan will phase out after 2026, but that already has an electric replacement.
Ram 1500 TRX
Ram is concluding production of the hefty TRX with a Final Edition. Ram will bring an off-road-capable 1500 RHO in 2025, but the automaker insists it's not a replacement for the more powerful TRX. Stay tuned.
Subaru Legacy
Model year 2025 will mark the final Subaru Legacy. The all-wheel-drive sedan was designed specifically for the American market and was built in Indiana. Over 1.3 million have been sold since 1989, spanning six generations. The hot-selling Subaru Outback, which is built on the same platform as the Legacy, will continue.
Toyota Venza
Toyota plans to retire the Venza hybrid after the 2024 model year, according to a report from Automotive News. The Toyota Crown Signia comes in to take its place as a two-row hybrid crossover to slot between the RAV4 and Highlander. The Venza lived in an odd place in the Toyota lineup. It was similar in size, though a bit ritzier, than the RAV4 it's based on, and a bit cheaper than the Lexus NX. The Crown Signia better distinguishes itself from those other hybrids. The Venza was short lived in its new form, with the current generation reviving the nameplate for the 2021 model year.
Volvo S60
2025 will be the final model year for the Volvo S60 sedan. S60 production will end at Volvo's South Carolina plant, making room to build build the Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3. Volvo will continue to make the S60 in China, but not for the U.S. market.
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