The discontinuation list also hits European luxury hard. Audi is axing the A4, A5 Coupe and Cabriolet, and A7 non-RS models, while also winding down the Q8 e-tron. BMW is cutting the X4 and its base XM V8-powered model, as the brand reshapes its lineup around Neue Klasse EVs.
Lexus is streamlining too, with the RC, LC Hybrid, and some trims of the IS being retired even as the sedan prepares for a surprise 2026 revival. Cadillac is phasing out the XT4 and XT6, and Infiniti will end both the QX50 and QX55. Genesis is dropping the G80 EV, reflecting how premium brands are pruning slower sellers in favor of volume EV crossovers.
Even Acura isn’t immune, the TLX is being discontinued, leaving the brand to lean more heavily on crossovers. Once positioned as Acura’s sport sedan centerpiece. Its departure is another sign of the times, showing just how difficult it has become to sustain lower-volume sedans in today’s market, no matter how much character they bring.
Meanwhile, brands like Lexus and Bugatti are simultaneously retiring older models and preparing bold replacements, ensuring that while 2025 is a year of endings, it’s also setting the stage for the next wave of performance and electrification.
Lexus is streamlining too, with the RC, LC Hybrid, and some trims of the IS being retired even as the sedan prepares for a surprise 2026 revival. Cadillac is phasing out the XT4 and XT6, and Infiniti will end both the QX50 and QX55. Genesis is dropping the G80 EV, reflecting how premium brands are pruning slower sellers in favor of volume EV crossovers.
- Audi A4
- Audi A5 Coupe & Cabriolet
- Audi A7 (non-RS)
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- BMW X4
- BMW XM (base V8 model)
- Lexus RC
- Lexus LC Hybrid
- Lexus IS (some trims)
- Cadillac XT4
- Cadillac XT6
- Infiniti QX50 / QX55
- Genesis G80 EV
10 Mainstream Cars Ending in 2025
The cull isn’t limited to high-end badges. Family sedans continue to vanish, with the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Focus, and Subaru Legacy all being discontinued. Nissan is dropping the Versa alongside the Ariya EV, which struggled in the U.S. market. Alfa Romeo is pulling the plug on its gas-powered Giulia and Stelvio, and Volvo will end the S60 and V60 (except the V60 Cross Country) as well as the S90 and V90.Even Acura isn’t immune, the TLX is being discontinued, leaving the brand to lean more heavily on crossovers. Once positioned as Acura’s sport sedan centerpiece. Its departure is another sign of the times, showing just how difficult it has become to sustain lower-volume sedans in today’s market, no matter how much character they bring.
- Chevrolet Malibu
- Ford Focus
- Subaru Legacy
- Nissan Versa
- Nissan Ariya EV
- Alfa Romeo Giulia (gas)
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio (gas)
- Volvo S60 / V60 (except V60 Cross Country)
- Volvo S90 / V90
- Acura TLX
Why It Matters
Listing all 30 models together paints a clear picture, as you can probably tell, the industry is in consolidation mode. Automakers are dropping sedans, coupes, and niche powertrains to cut costs and free up resources for SUVs, hybrids, and new EV platforms. It’s the same environment that saw Tesla quietly kill its cheapest Cybertruck after only a few months on sale.Meanwhile, brands like Lexus and Bugatti are simultaneously retiring older models and preparing bold replacements, ensuring that while 2025 is a year of endings, it’s also setting the stage for the next wave of performance and electrification.
