The next few years will be a time of change for much of the auto industry as some brands consolidate their lineups or begin to shift towards a portfolio that focuses more heavily on hybrids, PHEVs, or electric vehicles. Given that we are already into the model year 2023, what will happen between now, 2024, and beyond is coming increasingly into focus.
With the changes in mind, RacerX has a new video that outlines some of the models that will get dropped before 2024 comes along. The list includes some beloved supercars, sports cars, muscle cars, sports sedans, and daily drivers. Check out the video to see the list and find out which ones RacerX will miss the most.
Car Models Going Away For 2023
As the industry engages in a larger transition toward EVs, many beloved and familiar nameplates will undergo significant changes or get discontinued completely. One such example is the Chrysler 300 sedan, a nameplate that dates back to the early 2000s and is one of the few remaining American-branded full-size sedans available.
The car will get dropped from Chrysler's lineup after the 2023 model year leaving only the Pacifica minivan and Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan available as confirmed models after 2023.
While the future of the Chevrolet Camaro remains uncertain, with rumors swirling about what may come of the iconic sports car, RacerX comments that sales of the latest generation Camaro have not been strong over the last few years and production of the current Camaro will cease sometime in late summer of this year.
The Acura NSX is another iconic car going away, a vehicle that RacerX has always loved but acknowledges did not meet the sales objectives that Acura set out for the car despite its attractive looks and strong performance.
A disappointing update is the Audi R8 will get discontinued in 2023 due to its large gas engines. The same is true with the Ford GT, which will also meet its maker after a six-model year run.
Hot hatch enthusiasts will mourn the loss of the Hyundai Veloster N, a competitor to cars like the Volkswagen GTI. However, Hyundai drivers seeking speed and performance still will have the option of picking up a Hyundai Elantra N.
RacerX mentions 2023 will be the last year for the Subaru STI version but the STI was already discontinued in 2021. The newest generation Subaru WRX will not have an STI variant as confirmed by Subaru.
More Performance Cars That Didn't Make The Cut For 2024
RacerX then jumps into the supercar segment, with both the Lamborghini Aventador and Lamborghini Countach getting the axe. However, the Countach was an extremely limited-run model. Within the same segment, the 1,500-hp Bugatti Chiron will also be going away as the brand will be moving towards hybrid technology.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class will leave the US market, proving to be a car in a segment not large enough to justify its existence. Though sports sedan buyers will still have the option of the Mercedes-Benz CLA and the C-Class sedan.
Another performance-oriented daily driver that will also go away after 2023 is the Kia Stinger, which RacerX describes as the "absolutely perfect daily" which outputs 368 horsepower, has a European feel, and all-wheel drive. Sedan buyers will still have an option in the form of the Kia K5.
The Nissan GT-R remains sought after despite being years old and is an excellent vehicle thanks to its advanced all-wheel drive and a turbo six-cylinder engine. However. it also faces an uncertain future after 2023.
We know that the Dodge Charger and Challenger are going away, with "last call" models planned for each muscle car's departure. Finally, the Ford Mustang S550 will end production but Ford is keeping the nameplate alive with the highly anticipated S650 version for the 2024 model year. Despite the S550 Mustang's strong sales and an eager group of fans, this loss is easier to accept as a new generation is just around the corner.