Summary
- The automotive industry is transitioning from traditional models to hybrids and EVs, leading to the discontinuation of various vehicles.
- Some vehicles are being discontinued due to poor sales or lack of practicality.
- The market is becoming more diverse, offering new options across different price ranges.
We’re more than halfway through the calendar year, and if you’re wondering why you haven’t seen these models around brand new off dealer lots, it’s mostly because they’ve simply cycled out of production. Ranging from luxury brands to common makes, the axe didn’t consider this distinction.
Whether coupe, sedan, or crossover, neither was safe. Sports cars, commuters, and exotics are all included. The exception is no trucks were discontinued in 2023. With the transition from ICE vehicles to EVs, perhaps some of this shouldn’t be surprising, and of course, hybrids are in the mix as bridge successors. We live in an interesting time in the automotive world.
Models are disappearing because they are being replaced with hybrids, EVs, or just different models altogether. In an ever-evolving marketplace, some aren’t selling well. Others just aren’t practical enough to continue. Or it could be a combination of these reasons. This is just following last year’s trend, where 10 more vehicles were discontinued than this year, and there are already more than a handful getting cut next year.
A couple of examples to start with is the Fiat 500X, following the 500L from last year, as only the electric 500e remains in the U.S. market. Also, the Infiniti Q60 premium coupe is sent to pasture, as a descendent to the G37, but never replicating that vehicle’s success. Without further ado, here are the other cars being discontinued in 2023.
Looking at data from Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds, we’ve included pricing for all featured models. That way one knows the cost to get one of these used if so desired, as production has come to a close. All vehicles are ICE, or use internal combustion engines.
10 Chevrolet Spark
Starting Used Price: $14,624
As the first car on this list, the Chevrolet Spark is important because it was the cheapest brand-new car in America in 2022, and now it is no more. It had a starting price of just $14,595 (just $13,600 plus a destination charge), with a manual transmission, and the auto CVT option costs a bit more. This car was a tiny, fuel-efficient compact, and here’s what it would cost someone today with the automatic option.
Pricing
|
Trim |
Avg. Used Market Range |
Original MSRP |
|
LS |
$14,624-$15,167 |
$15,695 |
|
1LT |
$16,381-$16,990 |
$17,595 |
|
ACTIV |
$17,406-$18,052 |
$18,695 |
|
2LT |
$17,778-$18,440 |
$19,095 |
One can see that the Chevrolet Spark provides a very economical option price-wise, as well as in terms of fuel efficiency, returning 32-33 mpg combined. Given that the vehicle can be had used as a model from last year under $15,000 is amazing, and even more so, that the top trim starts at under $20,000. Gone are the days of the brand-new car under that figure, as now under $30,000 is even becoming increasingly difficult. Of note, the Chevrolet Trax moves into 2024. Its premium cousin, the Buick Encore will not, joining the Spark as discontinued cars of 2023.
9 Volkswagen Passat
Starting Used Price: $27,007
Only 24,000 examples of this sedan were moved in the past two years, so in all likelihood, both Volkswagen (VW) and consumers will not miss this vehicle. What’s more, is that the Passat is being discontinued in favor of a new electric sedan, in the ID.7. Still, if EVs aren’t one’s flavor, there will be used examples of the Passat to choose from.
Pricing
|
Trim |
Avg. Used Market Range |
Original MSRP |
|
SE |
$27,007-$28,336 |
$28,570 |
|
R-Line |
$28,899-$30,320 |
$30,570 |
|
Limited Edition |
$29,844-$31,311 |
$31,570 |
The Passat does what it is meant to as a sedan, with a huge backseat and generous trunk, along with a comfortable ride. The ID.7 could start as low as $38,000, but the price range might also be $55,000-$63,000. The Passat has 28 combined mpg, along with 174 horsepower, from a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder. It’s luxurious looking enough too. All things considered, it is still not a bad choice over the exciting upcoming EV that will replace it.
8 Toyota Avalon
Starting Used Price: $34,935
Toyota is significant as a foreign brand with a U.S. footprint. Four years of disappointing sales have led to the Avalon’s demise in 2023. As a longstanding nameplate in the host country, Japan is replacing the Avalon with an iconic one from its own soil, the 2023 Toyota Crown.
Pricing
|
Trim |
Avg. Used Market Range |
Original MSRP |
|
XLE |
$34,935-$36,882 |
$37,820 |
|
Limited |
$40,755-$42,956 |
$44,120 |
|
Touring |
$41,125-$43,346 |
$44,520 |
The Crown has existed in Japan since the 1950s, and it will now appear in the U.S., as a new hybrid sedan. This vehicle is lifted, comes standard with AWD, and has up to 340 horsepower. The standard hybrid option features 236 horsepower, and the vehicle has an 11-speaker JBL sound system, with heated and ventilated seats. There is even a two-tone paint option. Not sure if this classifies as a Sedan or SUV, but it sounds exciting.
7 Honda Insight
Starting Used Price: $25,213
The current Honda Insight debuted in 2018, but the company only sold about 20,000 units per year. The Honda Civic is arguably the maker’s most popular choice, with several variants, especially as a sedan. A new Civic Hybrid is on the way, and looks to replace the unsuccessful Insight.
Pricing
|
Trim |
Avg. Used Market Range |
Original MSRP |
|
EX |
$25,213-$26,034 |
$26,855 |
|
Touring |
$27,117-$28,000 |
$28,885 |
Although powered using a hybrid system, with a combined EPA rating of 52 mpg, there just isn’t much to this affordable sedan. Even though the vehicle
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