10 Cars That Won't Get New Updates After 2020 (Discontinued Models Guide)

The end of the decade raises an axe over the slow selling models within the lineups of automakers and indicates a clear shift towards crossover SUV oriented selections with electrified powertrains. In today’s episode we will be reviewing those models that will not see the light of day beyond 2020 to pay our respects and also single out those cars that deserve to be placed on your shopping list, due to the final sale discounts at the dealerships.

Useful information and releases that previously appeared on #AutomotiveTerritory:

Upcoming 7-seater vehicles you should know about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjaLUj8I6GA

Most affordable luxury vehicles on sale in 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUK1RvMTGps

All of the models mentioned in this #AT_New_Cars video:

Volkswagen Beetle Final Edition: vw.com/models/beetle/section/design

1938, this was the year when the first VW Beetle hit the road and now, 82 years later after becoming one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved models it readies to ride its last mile.

Chevrolet Impala: chevrolet.com/cars/impala

While the Impala has been repeatedly reported to finish production by June 2019, Chevy decided to keep the idling plants busy, by continuing manufacturing the sedan though the 2020 model year.

Chevrolet Cruze: www.chevrolet.com/cars/cruze-compact-car

Despite receiving a comprehensive facelift in 2019, the Chevrolet Cruze compact car is another model dropped from GM’s North American roster this year.

Ford Flex: ford.com/suvs-crossovers/flex/?gnav=header-all-vehicles

The Ford Flex’s untimely departure demonstrates that even a proven formula of a crossover SUV doesn’t guarantee high sales. This Ford has barely made one tenth of Explorer’s numbers in 2019.

Jaguar XJ: jaguarusa.com/all-models/xj/index.html

This is yet another departure of the iconic model, since the XJ has been Jaguar’s flagship sedan for over half a century. It’s almost certain that the model will return as an all-electric version of itself in the foreseeable future.

Ford Taurus: ford.com/cars/taurus/?gnav=header-all-vehicles

Ford Taurus full-size sedan has been in production for 34 years, but even such a veteran could not withstand the current market trends dominated by crossovers and SUVs.

Infiniti QX30: infinitiusa.com/vehicles/crossovers/qx30.html

Assembled in the UK, the Infiniti QX30 is being dropped from the brand’s lineup, which coincides with the Infiniti’s exit from the Western European market, as the company plans to focus on North America and China.

Buick Cascada: buick.com/convertible/cascada-luxury-convertible

Also sold under the Opel and Vauxhaul names, the Buick Cascada compact convertible is not going to see the 2020 model year, being dropped across the entire brand and market range, including North America, Europe and Australia.

Fiat 500: fiatusa.com/500.html

The Italian-American automaker brought their iconic Fiat 500 to US shores in 2011, and the company sold almost fifty thousand units during the first year of sales. However, that number has been drastically decreasing in recent years, which eventually led to the compact hatchback’s demise.

Buick Regal Sportback: buick.com/sedans/regal/sportback

Unlike on its home market in China, Buick passenger cars are being killed off altogether in the US. Focusing on its crossovers, GM is giving up on the liftback and wagon Regals all in one sweep so we should say good bye to the nameplate that has been around since 1973.

Audi TT: audi.com/en/experience-audi/models-and-technology/production-models/tt.html

Even though the departure of Audi’s compact sportscar will not happen until 2022, the current generation has already been announced to be the final chapter in the models history with the probable continuation in the all-electric e-tron form.