Cars And Track Staff
The era of the “standard” car is rapidly coming to an end. As we move through 2026 and into 2027, the automotive landscape is undergoing its most aggressive pruning in decades. The “sedan apocalypse” has matured into a full-scale extinction event for anything that isn’t a high-riding SUV or a versatile truck.
Here is a look at the major nameplates getting the axe and why the driveway of the future looks so different.
🪦 The Hit List
Some of these cars have been staples for decades, while others were short-lived experiments that couldn’t find an audience.
Discontinued for 2025
These models are finishing their final production runs now. If you want one new, you’ll need to find remaining dealer inventory.
- Jaguar F-Type: The legendary British sports car is taking a final bow as Jaguar transitions to an all-electric lineup.
- Chevrolet Camaro: While it may return as an EV someday, internal combustion production has officially ended.
- Alfa Romeo Giulia & Stelvio Quadrifoglio: The 505-hp Ferrari-derived V6 versions of these Italians are being axed for the U.S. market.
- Audi A5 Coupe & Convertible: Only the four-door Sportback survives for now; the two-door variants are gone.
- Maserati Ghibli: Maserati is streamlining its sedan lineup, leaving the Ghibli behind.
- Nissan GT-R: After nearly two decades, “Godzilla” is finally retiring from the North American market.
Discontinued for 2026
These cars will likely not see a 2026 model year, making the 2025 models the “final editions.”
- Porsche 718 Boxster & Cayman: The gas-powered mid-engine twins are being phased out to make room for an all-electric 718 successor arriving in 2027.
- Toyota GR Supra: Reports indicate the current generation (shared with the BMW Z4) will end production in 2026.
- Lexus RC & RC F: The luxury coupe and its V8-powered “F” sibling are being retired after a decade-long run.
- Acura TLX: Including the Type S, the TLX is being phased out as Acura shifts focus toward its SUV lineup.
- BMW M8 Coupe: While the four-door Gran Coupe may stick around a bit longer, the two-door M8 Coupe is reaching the finish line.
- Audi S7: Following the trend of its smaller siblings, the sportier S7 is expected to exit after 2025.
Why Is This Happening?
It’s not just a change in style—it’s a cold, calculated business decision driven by three main factors:
- The Profit Margin Gap: It costs roughly the same to build a sedan as it does a small crossover, but manufacturers can charge thousands more for the “SUV” label. In a world of rising material costs, low-margin sedans are a liability.
- The “SUV Loophole”: Federal fuel economy and emissions standards are often more lenient for vehicles classified as “light trucks” (which includes many SUVs/Crossovers) than for “passenger cars.” It’s legally easier for companies to sell big cars.
- Consumer Real Estate: Buyers have spoken with their wallets. We want a higher seating position (visibility), more cargo versatility, and the “perceived safety” of being in the larger vehicle on the road.
By 2026, if you want a brand-new sedan from an American manufacturer, your options will be essentially zero, and even the market offerings from Japanese and European brands are getting awfully sparse.
