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The good folks over at carnewsnetwork decided to compile a list of models that will not see the production light of day in 2024 - but they missed some nameplates. Don't worry, though; a lot of new models are also coming out.
Both ICE-powered, Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, and fully electric vehicles are coming to fill the empty slots. However, as the first hours of 2024 are upon us, let us keep a moment of silence for the fallen nameplates of 2023. Basically, we have gathered here today to pay tribute to the passing of some beloved or truly hated machines. Ok, there are also some that people don't even care about, and that's precisely why they are being sent to car Valhalla.
Their brief stint on planet Earth is indeed a reminder that nothing lasts forever – and we hope they do get a little bit of time in heaven's garage. Oh, wait, at least two of them are not going to the great scrapyard in the sky because they're called Hellcats! Anyway, let's get right down to business – and thanks to the peeps over at carnewsnetwork for reminding us that it was about time we paid our dutiful respects to these models – irrespective of whether they were on Santa's good or naughty list.
First, I am not going to arrange them in any particular order. Instead, I will simply take them from the channel's list and then add the addendum for the models they forgot about, ok? We start with the mighty second-generation Acura NSX, which concluded its production with a bang – the 602-hp hybrid supercar was produced in 2022. Still, most likely, the final units were sold during 2023. We follow swiftly with a pair of Audis – TT, and R8, and each represents the end of an age when the Ingolstadt-based automaker actually cared about two-door sports cars.
From now on, they will only be interested in four- and five-door passenger cars, CUVs, and some EVs. Oh well, the two Dodges are umpteen times more beloved than the niched TT and RS, and they still bit the dust. We are talking about the Challenger and Charger, of course, at least in Hemi V8-powered format. No one knows if the Challenger will return to the market, but the chances are slim because the next-gen Charger is morphing back to its original two-door fastback form and getting acquainted with the EV lifestyle.
There are whispers that it will also gain 420- and 540-hp Hurricane inline-six versions, but we are not holding our breath until Stellantis makes that official. The Ford GT is no more, and some say that the Edge crossover is also biting the dust – probably only a few will miss them both. Lamborghini's Aventador is also going to car heaven to showcase its Raging Bull attitude as it makes way for the hybrid Revuelto in the stable.
Two Maserati sedans – Ghibli and Quattroporte – are also going down the drain. Good riddance; they weren't all that great, frankly. Naturally, the first two questions about the nameplates missing from the list are glaringly obvious – where is the Chevy Camaro, and why did everyone forget about the Chrysler 300, too? The worst part is that GM hasn't announced a successor for the iconic 'Maro, and no one knows if Stellantis will bring a 300 EV sedan to market. Moving on, Chevrolet is also set to lose the Bolt EV and EUV best-sellers – and they better hurry with the Ultium successor because they're giving up on two decidedly popular models.
Back to Stellantis, Ferrari is ending production of the F8 Tributo coupe. At the same time, its Spider version lives on, and the Fiat 500X that everyone forgot even exists will make way for the 2024 500e – although I'm unsure if that's an improvement or a wrong decision. Following the trail of the Chevrolet City Express, Nissan NV200, and Ram ProMaster City, the Ford Transit Connect also goes the way of the dodo. Yep, the minivan sector really is a dying breed. Anyway, it seems that off-road SUVs are also in danger. Jeep is killing the petite Renegade and also the expensive Cherokee, although many place wager the latter will soon return alongside the bigger Recon as a novel EV experience.
Last but not least, there are also a few models that everyone forgot all about – like the Kia Rio subcompact sedan and hatchback (one of the very few 2023MY vehicles that started below the $20k threshold), the Kia Stinger fastback sedan, or the Mazda CX-9. The latter won't be missed dearly because the CX-90 is already on sale in its place, complete with great inline-six and PHEV options. Additionally, the Mazda MX-30 was a significant failure, the McLaren 720S is making room for the 750S, while Mercedes is cleaning up the yard and sending into retirement the C-Class Coupe and Convertible, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, and the CLS Class plus the Metris workhorse. Oh, and let's not forget about the Nissan Maxima and Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, by the way.
As for what to expect from 2024, my personal favorite is probably Toyota's 2024 Land Cruiser. I'm not much of an off-road guy, but the legend's return is more than compelling – it touches on nostalgia through its design, has an entirely different and modern feeling inside, plus an excellent 326-hp i-Force Max hybrid powertrain that will indeed prove its worth both under the hood of the LC and inside the engine bay of the N400 Tacoma and possibly the upcoming next-generation 4Runner SUV!
Their brief stint on planet Earth is indeed a reminder that nothing lasts forever – and we hope they do get a little bit of time in heaven's garage. Oh, wait, at least two of them are not going to the great scrapyard in the sky because they're called Hellcats! Anyway, let's get right down to business – and thanks to the peeps over at carnewsnetwork for reminding us that it was about time we paid our dutiful respects to these models – irrespective of whether they were on Santa's good or naughty list.
First, I am not going to arrange them in any particular order. Instead, I will simply take them from the channel's list and then add the addendum for the models they forgot about, ok? We start with the mighty second-generation Acura NSX, which concluded its production with a bang – the 602-hp hybrid supercar was produced in 2022. Still, most likely, the final units were sold during 2023. We follow swiftly with a pair of Audis – TT, and R8, and each represents the end of an age when the Ingolstadt-based automaker actually cared about two-door sports cars.
From now on, they will only be interested in four- and five-door passenger cars, CUVs, and some EVs. Oh well, the two Dodges are umpteen times more beloved than the niched TT and RS, and they still bit the dust. We are talking about the Challenger and Charger, of course, at least in Hemi V8-powered format. No one knows if the Challenger will return to the market, but the chances are slim because the next-gen Charger is morphing back to its original two-door fastback form and getting acquainted with the EV lifestyle.
There are whispers that it will also gain 420- and 540-hp Hurricane inline-six versions, but we are not holding our breath until Stellantis makes that official. The Ford GT is no more, and some say that the Edge crossover is also biting the dust – probably only a few will miss them both. Lamborghini's Aventador is also going to car heaven to showcase its Raging Bull attitude as it makes way for the hybrid Revuelto in the stable.
Two Maserati sedans – Ghibli and Quattroporte – are also going down the drain. Good riddance; they weren't all that great, frankly. Naturally, the first two questions about the nameplates missing from the list are glaringly obvious – where is the Chevy Camaro, and why did everyone forget about the Chrysler 300, too? The worst part is that GM hasn't announced a successor for the iconic 'Maro, and no one knows if Stellantis will bring a 300 EV sedan to market. Moving on, Chevrolet is also set to lose the Bolt EV and EUV best-sellers – and they better hurry with the Ultium successor because they're giving up on two decidedly popular models.
Back to Stellantis, Ferrari is ending production of the F8 Tributo coupe. At the same time, its Spider version lives on, and the Fiat 500X that everyone forgot even exists will make way for the 2024 500e – although I'm unsure if that's an improvement or a wrong decision. Following the trail of the Chevrolet City Express, Nissan NV200, and Ram ProMaster City, the Ford Transit Connect also goes the way of the dodo. Yep, the minivan sector really is a dying breed. Anyway, it seems that off-road SUVs are also in danger. Jeep is killing the petite Renegade and also the expensive Cherokee, although many place wager the latter will soon return alongside the bigger Recon as a novel EV experience.
Last but not least, there are also a few models that everyone forgot all about – like the Kia Rio subcompact sedan and hatchback (one of the very few 2023MY vehicles that started below the $20k threshold), the Kia Stinger fastback sedan, or the Mazda CX-9. The latter won't be missed dearly because the CX-90 is already on sale in its place, complete with great inline-six and PHEV options. Additionally, the Mazda MX-30 was a significant failure, the McLaren 720S is making room for the 750S, while Mercedes is cleaning up the yard and sending into retirement the C-Class Coupe and Convertible, E-Class Coupe and Convertible, and the CLS Class plus the Metris workhorse. Oh, and let's not forget about the Nissan Maxima and Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, by the way.
As for what to expect from 2024, my personal favorite is probably Toyota's 2024 Land Cruiser. I'm not much of an off-road guy, but the legend's return is more than compelling – it touches on nostalgia through its design, has an entirely different and modern feeling inside, plus an excellent 326-hp i-Force Max hybrid powertrain that will indeed prove its worth both under the hood of the LC and inside the engine bay of the N400 Tacoma and possibly the upcoming next-generation 4Runner SUV!
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