With the rise of electric vehicles, it makes sense that car brands
are shedding some of their models to make room for more modern offerings. A combination of poor sales and supply chain issues have led to the following cars being discontinued in 2022. Some of these vehicles will be gone for good. But some are expected to make a swift comeback with an electric or hybrid facelift. Until that happens, production has been halted.
Discontinued full-size cars
Despite being the most powerful SUV in 2021, production has ended for the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. The supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine was thirsty and doesn’t market well against today’s growing EV options. It made 710 hp but it cost owners a mere 13 mpg. Dodge still offers a three-row Durango with a V8, it just won’t be as fast.
Sharing the same platform and demise as the Durango Hellcat, is the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk models. Rather, another high-horsepower electric version is expected to start production shortly instead.
After a 20-year run, the Kia Sedona has been discontinued for 2022. It will be reborn as the Carnival minivan instead.
Nissan is officially pulling out of the full-size van segment in the U.S. The rugged rear-wheel drive NV succumbed to the popularity of its competitors: the Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The NV200 also failed to gather commercial interest due to its bumpy ride and high operating costs as a taxicab in New York City.
After a 70-year run, the Toyota Land Cruiser has disappeared from U.S. soil, despite a sales boom in 2021. A new generation will live on globally.
Volvo’s V60 and V90 models are discontinued in 2022. The rise of the SUV has led to the death of the longstanding wagon. The taller Cross Country versions are still available for now.
MORE: If You Want To Buy a 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser You’ll Have To Move Out of the U.S.
Discontinued midsize cars
BMW has minimized its offerings in the 2-Series range with only a coupe available. The convertible is now gone. Their M2 model is also disappearing to make room for a newly redesigned 2-Series two-door. However, Car and Driver
expects the launch of a new M2 coupe for 2023. The Honda Clarity EV was discontinued in 2020, and now its plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell versions are disappearing too. The latter’s sales were limited to California alone.
Another discontinued electric vehicle for 2022 is the Hyundai Ioniq. It only sold in 11 states and its range of 170 miles left buyers wanting more. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid options are still available for purchase.
Lotus is losing its only model for the year, the Evora GT. The upcoming Emira is expected to take its place.
The Mazda 6 is taking a break from the car market, despite its impressive fuel economy of 37 mpg. This family car didn’t offer buyers a hybrid trim like its competitors. Critics expect it will make a rear-wheel drive comeback using an inline-six with a 48-volt hybrid system.
After its short 2021 run with a limited 399 units produced, the McLaren Elva is gone. Its lack of roof and windshield, combined with 804 hp, was novel but not sustainable.
Mercedes-AMG is certainly shedding some baggage in 2022. The A35 makes way for the CLA35. The CLS53 is gone due to an abundance of six-cylinder midsize models already in the lineup. The company has also said goodbye to the two-door GT, leaving the four-door version and redesigned SL-class convertible alone.
Polestar 1 is amongst the discontinued cars for 2022. The plug-in hybrid was a limited-production stepping stone to the company’s future EV plans. The company ended the era with a special edition matte gold model.
Other discontinued luxury vehicles we say goodbye to include the Porsche Macan Turbo, Rolls-Royce Dawn and Wraith models. The latter has been rendered outdated by the new Ghost and Spectre options. Many Mercedes V8 models are also taking a break in 2022 due to supply chain issues. And according to MotorTrend
, Aston Martin no longer offers any sports cars with manual transmissions as of 2022. Because Subaru has redesigned its WRX line, the more powerful STI is on hiatus. But expect it to reappear for 2023.
The best year for the Volkswagen Passat was 2012, so it’s finally gone nearly a decade later. It was never able to keep up with the sales of its counterparts, the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
Discontinued compact cars
BMW is also saying goodbye to its quirky i3 model. The driving range of this electric hatchback cannot compete with less expensive competitors like the Chevrolet Bolt, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Nero EV. While the chic interior is impressive, its 153-mile range is not.
The beloved Hyundai Veloster simply did not sell as well as the automaker’s Kona and Venue models. The three-door hatchback was one of the quickest front-wheel drive cars.
The all-wheel drive Mazda CX-3 was maybe a little too small for most. J.D. Power
reports that Mazda intends to move upscale and shuffle its SUV lineup. The larger CX-30 will live on as the best subcompact crossover sold today. Finding a new car
Some buyers will certainly be disappointed to find some favorites amongst the cars that are discontinued in 2022. But rest assured that these measures often precede better offerings. There are many modern vehicles to choose from, especially when looking at the EV segment.
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