10 Vehicles That Won't Last Past 2025

Every year we say hello to new models, and wave farewell to others. This year is no different, with everything from sports cars to luxury SUVs disappearing. Here are just 10 of the vehicles that are set to end production this year.

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By Kyle Patrick

Acura TLX

The TLX can trace its roots back to the TL sedan of the ‘90s, and the Vigor sedan (and coupe!) before that. It was already an amalgamation of TL and TSX when the first generation launched in 2014. We enjoyed the current model, especially in warmed-up Type S form. Sales flattened in 2024 however, causing the cancellation and leaving Acura with just one car: the Integra.

BMW 8 Series

BMW brought back the 8 Series after over 20 years, as the range-topping coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe. It even went racing. Sadly, the GR8 M8 is ending production this year, but not before a final special edition send-off.

Cadillac XT6

The XT6 never quite landed for Cadillac. Essentially a gussied-up Traverse—okay fine, an Enclave—this three-row SUV struggled against the competition. With the all-electric Lyriq (two-row) and Vistiq (three-row) here, both offer a better encapsulation of what modern Cadillac is about. The XT6 will not be missed.

Ford Escape

Most of the models on this list are niche offerings. The Ford Escape is a volume model for Ford as one of its best-selling SUVs. Nonetheless, the Blue Oval brand is killing one of the names that arguably made the modern crossover a thing, all to make room for its ambitious new affordable electric platform.

Genesis Electrified G80

We’re back to the ultra-niche here, because the Electrified G80 wasn’t even sold in most states for much of its short three-year life. It’s too bad, because while this wasn’t a ground-up EV design like the GV60, the electric G80 was the best example of the Genesis mid-sizer, with an opulent interior and an ultra-smooth ride. But that’s the thing: it was a mid-sized luxury sedan, and thus was never going to move in big numbers.

Infiniti QX50

Infiniti already moved to being an all-SUV manufacturer recently—even if rumors persist that will change. Now it’s going one step further: it will briefly only build three-row SUVs, as its smaller QX50 (and QX55) are bowing out after this year. The QX60 will see a chopped-roof, two-row QX65 sibling next year, however.

Lexus RC

Two coupes? In this economy?! Lexus is crossing off its aging RC this year, mild RC 350 and wild RC F variations alike. The latter in particular was charming if flawed, that magnificent engine easily overpowering the Frankensteined chassis it was bolted to. At least we still have the gorgeous LC… for now.

Lincoln Corsair

The fancy-pants version of the Escape is also going in the ground this year, for the same reason as its proletariat sibling. The Corsair brought some high-end features to a part of the market they were seldom seen, and it offered a rare plug-in hybrid powertrain.

10 vehicles that won t last past 2025, The Corsair in its Whisper Blue paint looks at home during a lunch stop in Westchester County outside New York

Mercedes-Benz EQB

Like the other electric entry on this list, the EQB had a short shelf life: just three years. While the boxy GLB it was based on earned praise from us, the EQB was simply too pricey for its mediocre electric power and range. Mercedes isn’t done with EVs: the new CLA will bring in ultra-quick charging and impressive range.

Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman

This one hurts. The 911 might get all the attention, but the Porsche 718 siblings were the better cars to actually drive. Yes, even with the four-cylinder, though naturally the soundtrack in the six-pot is better. Finely balanced and oh-so-satisfying on a back road, these are two sports cars we will miss. Here’s hoping the long-gestating EV replacement wows…

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