8 Familiar Cars Getting Canned by 2025
New vehicles frequently debut and either win or flop, so we expect some production pivots every year. However, sometimes the news gives us pause. In 2024, the automotive market is a complex read. Consumers burdened with the pressure of expensive new tech have difficulty affording or relying on it. At the same time, models that have been around for decades no longer serve driver needs or wants. Automakers are clearly listening and working to change gears. Here are eight familiar soon-to-be discontinued cars.
Chevrolet Camaro: The Camaro coupe and convertible have been around since 1967. Fans can order a special edition 2024 model, but the car formally discontinues after this. Last month, rumors spread that Chevy was considering debuting an EV Camaro. Chevy hasn’t confirmed anything yet.
Chevrolet Malibu: Chevrolet is ending the sedan’s production, a nearly 10 million model run, after this year.
Dodge Durango: Since Dodge is rebranding the Durango as the Stealth, we won’t see any new production Durango versions by 2025.
Ford Edge: Ford’s 18-year run midsize crossover sunsets for 2025.
Ford Escape: After granting a redesign in 2023, Ford will add the Escape to the list of discontinued cars to make space for a new EV. The automaker says details are incoming.
Jeep Cherokee: Around since 1974, Jeep already ended Cherokee production for 2024. Of course, don’t confuse the Cherokee with the Grand Cherokee, which lives on. Whispers suggest Jeep might reintroduce the Cherokee as an EV.
Nissan Titan: Nissan’s full-size truck just couldn’t keep up with Chevy, Dodge, or Ford.
Subaru Legacy: Like many other American-market sedans already have before, the legendary Legacy will retire after its final 2025 model year. Market demand continues to focus on SUVs and trucks. The Subaru Outback will continue, so we can take some comfort in knowing that the wagon-turned-SUV version of the Legacy name carries on.
In addition to these eight, others go out to pasture soon: the Audi R8, Genesis G70, Jeep Renegade, MINI Cooper Clubman, Mitsubishi Mirage, and Nissan GT-R.
While we can’t help but mourn some of these discontinued cars, to be fans is one thing. Understanding that some vehicles must retire to make room for safer, more practical, climate-friendlier machines is another. Hats off to these cars for being the right vehicle at the right time for so many of us.