It’s the end of the line for these cars: Models that won’t reach 2025
Several car models won’t be welcoming the new year.
The Ford Edge, Toyota Venza, and Mini Clubman are among the vehicles that will not continue past the 2024 model year in the United States.
Surprisingly, automakers are cutting back on a number of SUVs this year, as noted by Nick Yekikian, a senior news editor at the automotive research site Edmunds. According to their data, SUVs remain the most favored type of vehicle, representing nearly 58% of sales within the first ten months of 2024.
Do you see your preferred model on this list? If so, now might be a good time to make a move, although not all of them are permanently leaving the market.
“No need to worry. Some of these models could have successors,” Yekikian stated. “A few of them might not be gone forever.”
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and Stelvio Quadrifoglio
The Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio models will no longer be available in the United States after 2024, according to Alfa Romeo. The brand is taking a break from North America “for now,” as stated by Larry Dominique, senior vice president and head of Alfa Romeo North America, in a LinkedIn post.
This decision comes as the automaker shifts its focus toward electric vehicles, but according to Dominique, “this isn’t the end of the story.”
Audi A5 coupe and convertible
The A5 will still be sold as a sportback starting in 2025, but the coupe and convertible versions will be phased out after the 2024 model year. Audi is adjusting its lineup and plans to launch 20 “new or improved” models by the end of 2026, with half of them being electric.
Chevrolet Camaro
In March 2023, Chevrolet announced plans to retire the sixth-generation Camaro following the 2024 model year, with the last units rolling off the assembly line in January 2024.
“While we are not introducing an immediate successor today, you can be sure this isn’t the end of Camaro’s narrative,” said Scott Bell, vice president of Global Chevrolet, in a 2023 statement.
Ferrari SF90 Stradale and 812 GTS
The SF90 Stradale and 812 GTS models from Ferrari have been “phased out,” as indicated by an August financial report.
Fisker Ocean
Magna International, the company tasked with producing the Fisker Ocean electric SUV, has indicated that it will “assume no further production” following the automaker’s bankruptcy filing in June, as stated by CFO Patrick McCann during an August earnings call. In November, he remarked, “Fisker is behind us.”
Fisker has not provided a comment on the matter.
Ford Edge
Ford has ceased production of the Edge SUV at its Oakville Assembly plant in Ontario to “retool for new vehicles,” as announced by the automaker earlier this year. Starting next year, the company will ramp up production of its F-Series Super Duty truck, one of its most successful and lucrative vehicles, at the Oakville facility.
On the company’s website, President and CEO Jim Farley explained that Ford has been unable to keep up with the demand for the Super Duty trucks. He mentioned, “this move is advantageous for our customers and enhances our Ford Pro commercial operations.”
Infiniti Q50
The Infiniti Q50 sedan, part of Nissan’s luxury brand, will no longer be available in the U.S. and Canada after the 2024 model year, according to comments from Infiniti spokesperson Ashli Bobo.
Bobo stated to YSL News, “We are reshaping our product lineup and entering an electrified phase. Therefore, we decided to allocate our resources to focus on models that are central to our luxury segments, as we continue our commitment to release four new models in the upcoming years.”
Jaguar XE, XF, F-Type, I-Pace, and E-Pace
Jaguar has announced that the XE and XF sedans, the F-Type sports car, as well as the I-Pace electric SUV and E-Pace SUV, will be discontinued after the 2024 model year as the brand plans a re-launch in 2026. However, the F-Pace SUV will continue production.
A statement from Jaguar noted that U.S. dealers are expected to have “sufficient inventory of some current models,” particularly the F-Pace.
Lamborghini Huracán
Lamborghini has concluded the production of the Huracán sports car to pave the way for the launch of the Temerario in August, as per a statement from the company.
Maserati Ghibli
The production of the Ghibli sports sedan wrapped up at the end of 2023, according to a statement from the company. The original Ghibli was introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1966, inspired by a “powerful, warm wind in North Africa that carries a great deal of sand,” as stated on the company’s website.
Mini Clubman
The British brand Mini has halted the production of its second-generation Clubman, a small station wagon that was introduced in 2015 for the 2016 model year. Spokesperson Andrew Cutler informed that there will not be a direct replacement for it. Rather, a “fully electric MINI Aceman crossover model will take its place within the global MINI lineup.”
Availability of the Aceman in the U.S. and Canada has been postponed “until a later date,” Cutler confirmed.
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi has previously announced that it will stop production of the Mirage, a compact hatchback, for the U.S. market by the end of this year. Spokesperson Jeremy Barnes mentioned that Mitsubishi anticipates “sufficient dealer stock” will be available until the summer of 2025.
Nissan GT-R and Titan
Nissan concluded the production of the GT-R for the North American market in October after 17 years of service.
The company remarked in a June release that the GT-R “leaves an unforgettable legacy,” but emphasized that “Nissan is now concentrating intensely on the future and the next chapter of groundbreaking performance innovation.”
The production of the Nissan Titan truck also came to a close in the summer of 2024 as the manufacturer prepares to adapt its Canton, Mississippi facility for electric vehicle production.
“TITAN has been a key name for Nissan in North America for two decades, and we thank the dealers, customers, and thousands of workers who have been instrumental throughout TITAN’s journey,” the company stated in an email.
Ram 1500 TRX
Production of the Ram 1500 TRX concluded at the end of 2023, but the brand marked the occasion with a limited edition for the 2024 model year: the RAM 1500 TRX 6.2L Supercharged V8 – Final Edition, with only 4,000 units produced worldwide.
“This model honors a genuine legend in the off-road truck category,” stated Tim Kuniskis, CEO of the RAM brand, in an October 2023 release. “The introduction of the RAM 1500 TRX marked a remarkable change in the performance of the segment—when it launched in 2020 as a 2021 model, it solidified RAM Truck as the leader in off-road vehicles in North America.”
Toyota Venza
Toyota will stop producing the Venza for the U.S. market after the 2024 model year. The automaker remains dedicated to the premium crossover SUV segment, introducing the first-ever 2025 Toyota Crown Signia as its replacement, as stated in a company announcement.
After 2025: Audi A4
The Audi A4 is being phased out.
This sedan will be succeeded by the new A5 Sportback as Audi transitions to odd-numbered names for combustion-engine models and even-numbered ones for electric vehicles, according to spokesperson Mark Dahncke.
New A5 and S5 models are expected to launch in mid-2025, with the RS5 following at a later time, Dahncke noted.
After 2025: Cadillac XT4
Cadillac plans to stop the production of the XT4 SUV at its Fairfax assembly facility in Kansas City, Kansas, next month, as per spokesperson Whitney Lewis.
After 2025: Chevrolet Malibu
Following over 10 million sales worldwide, General Motors will cease production of the Malibu by the year’s end. The midsize sedan, which debuted in 2016, will retire after the 2025 model year.
This choice comes as GM invests around $390 million into converting its Fairfax assembly plant for Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle production.
After 2025: Subaru Legacy
After six generations and more than 1.3 million sales in the U.S., production of the Subaru Legacy sedan, which launched in 1989, is set to conclude in the spring of 2025.
Subaru announced that the discontinuation of certain models is due to changing preferences in the market, which are shifting from passenger cars to SUVs and crossovers. Additionally, the company is moving towards electrified and fully electric vehicles. By the end of 2028, Subaru aims to have eight electric vehicle models in production.
After 2025: Volvo S60
Volvo has halted production of its S60 luxury sedan at the Ridgeville, South Carolina plant, in order to repurpose the facility for the manufacturing of its new flagship model, the fully electric EX90 SUV. The 2025 S60 will be the final model year offered to customers in the United States.