These 17 cars will be the last to see the road in 2017.
The 2016 model year is coming to an end, and 2017 promises to be big for new releases. The Toyota Supra and Honda Civic TypeR are already known. However, is similar to 2016. With the introduction of new products comes a thinning. Next year, these 17 cars will be gone from dealer lots.
The Aston Martin DB9 is the British’s most luxurious sports car. Its 5.9-liter V12 engine has been a beauty and its design is timeless and beautiful for more than a decade. The DB9 was a great car, but even it has outlived its usefulness. With the introduction of the DB11, the end is near for a legend.
Since the BMW Z4 was introduced 13 years ago, it has been 13 years. The new Z4 capitalized on the success of the Z3, and introduced a modern design, a platform that was completely new, and a new six-speed automatic transmission. This allowed for even more power to the road, with 335 horsepower (249kilowatts). The death of Z4 is ongoing. A new joint venture with Toyota will see the current Z4 go to its grave.
The Buick Verano was first introduced in 2012. It didn’t last long. Buick tried to push its way into luxury at the mid-range with a barely-covered Opel Astra. However, it sold 45,527 units in 2013. The Verano was not well-received by buyers and was discontinued in October 2016.
A luxury hybrid coupe costing $75,000 with only 181 horsepower (134kilowatts), would not be able to take off. The 1,400 units of the Chevy Volt-based ELR sold in 2014 and 2015. In an attempt to make the ELR even more popular, Caddy reduced the price by $10,000 and added an extra horsepower. It was too late. The ELR was officially discontinued in February 2016.
The Cadillac SRX is gone, replaced by the XT5. The SRX has been Cadillac’s luxury midsize SUV for 13 years. It sold more than any other vehicle, including the CTS and ATS. In 2015, it was able to sell 68,000 units. It’s quite impressive.
Sergio Marchionne never expected the Chrysler 200 to make the impact he hoped. Although the Chrysler 200 was a success in 2015, it didn’t sell nearly 178,000 units. Not even a refresh would have been able to fix its problems. Chrysler couldn’t find a way to keep the 200 running after a very large recall due to transmission problems. Although a limited number of 2017 models are still available, production will end officially in December 2016.
Although the Town & Country nameplate dates back to the 1940s, it has officially been discontinued as of 2017. The new Chrysler Pacifica will replace it. Surprisingly, the Dodge Grand Caravan’s eight-year-old platform will still be available, although we expect it to disappear next year.
The Dodge Viper’s four-year revival tour will come to an abrupt halt at the end. The Dodge Viper’s 8.4-liter V10 engine, which produces 640 horsepower (477 kilowatts), will most likely go out with it. It will be missed, even though it didn’t achieve the same success as the Chevy Corvette, but it will be remembered for its unique brand and chaos.
Dodge! With the potential for more, comes more disappointment. The Dart made its debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. While some were skeptical about the use of the Dart’s nameplate on a small sedan model, the initial reaction was overwhelming positive. The Dart didn’t find its feet. Dodge pulled the plug on this quirky compact after four years of being on the market.
The CR-Z was introduced in 2010. Its attractive hatchback design and standard manual transmission weren’t enough for it to last very long. The 1.5-liter engine was weak and produced just 33 mpg (90 kilowatts) at the time it was new. Perhaps Honda should have supercharged the engine from the start?
The Hyundai Equus wasn’t meant to be this way. The large luxury sedan was a failure from the beginning. Its biggest mistake was the Hyundai badge. Although it had some success in South Korea, Hyundai will not be continuing its luxury luxury experiment for 2017. Genesis will adopt the platform, and give it G90 status.
The Hyundai Genesis, like the Equus is reviving itself, isn’t really dead. The Genesis G80 will replace the Hyundai Genesis sedan. However, the Hyundai Genesis coupe is likely to be reimagined as well.
It is time for Jeep to say goodbye to the Patriot. This now-10-year-old Jeep was doomed to failure due to poor build quality and falling sales. The all-new Jeep Compass compact crossover was the final nail in its coffin.
Land Rover’s decision not to extend the life of the LR4 was a wise move. Although it was marginally successful, it didn’t live up to the luxury Range Rover siblings. It would also be lacking in both design and tech with the recent introduction of the new Discovery. It won’t go unnoticed, however.
Lincoln Motor Company wants to reinvent itself. Fresh off the successful launch of the new Continental, the company is doing away with its less-than-stellar-performing vehicles. The MKS is the first to be discarded in this instance.
The 2017 model year will see the end of Scion’s tC. Other models, such as the FR-S (now GT86) and iM(now Corolla), will be transferred to the Toyota side. However, the tC doesn’t have a place in the new lineup
The discontinuation of the Volkswagen Eos is not something that can be commented on. After nine years of being on the market, Volkswagen’s worst-selling vehicle is finally going to its end. Although production was officially ended in 2015, some 2016 models were still available and sold back in May. Good riddance