These Cars Have Been Discontinued for 2026
Key Points
- These vehicles have been discontinued so far for the 2026 model year: Acura TLX and ZDX, Cadillac XT6, Genesis Electrified G80, Kia Soul, Jeep Wagoneer, Lexus RC and RC F, Nissan Ariya and Volvo S90.
- Slow sales, impending tariffs and a shifting electric-vehicle landscape are to blame for many of the canceled models and trims.
The automotive industry has had a rocky year with a rollercoaster of tariffs and new electric-vehicle policies affecting automakers’ short- and long-term product and manufacturing plans. The turmoil has meant the end of the road for some models and a couple of trim levels, as well as murkiness for the fate of some others. Below is a list of cars that won’t see 2026 in alphabetical order.
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Acura TLX
Sedans just aren’t selling like they used to, and the Acura TLX sports sedan is yet another casualty of shifting consumer tastes. It’s the end of the line for what used to be one of the brand’s bestsellers: From a peak of 47,080 units sold in 2015, Acura moved just 7,478 of its redesigned mid-size sports sedan in 2024. So, what’s going to replace it? SUVs, of course: The ADX is already on sale, taking on the entry-level role for the brand. Fans of Acura’s long history of sporting four-doors will be sorry to see it go, however, with only the Integra now remaining to fill the sports sedan role in the showroom.
Acura ZDX
The second car on the list had the shortest life; Acura discontinued the all-electric ZDX SUV after just one model year. It’s not the first time, either; the original gas-powered ZDX lasted only for the 2010-13 model years and was definitely more popular than the EV version. Acura sold just 395 ZDXs in September 2025, down from an also not strong 979 models in September 2024.
The ZDX was the only EV in Acura’s lineup, but it won’t be the last, as the brand plans to launch a new EV based on the RSX Prototype unveiled this past summer.
Cadillac XT6
Cadillac’s luxury mid-size three-row SUV also won’t see model-year 2026. The XT6’s run started with the 2020 model year, and the model hasn’t seen many significant changes since. Despite decent sales in the second quarter of this year and its status as one of the most reliable mid-size premium SUVs, according to J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, production of the XT6 is ending this November in order to make way for more EVs in the Cadillac lineup.
Genesis Electrified G80
After a short three-model-year run, Genesis is calling it quits on the Electrified G80 sedan in the U.S. despite a refreshed-for-2026 version planned for global markets. The model was built in South Korea, so it wasn’t eligible for any tax credits but could be caught in the tariff crossfire due to its foreign production.
Slow sales are also to blame: According to Automotive News, the Electrified G80’s monthly sales are down 77% compared to last year, with only 10 Electrified G80’s sold nationwide in July. With the demise of the Electrified G80 sedan, the only other EV in Genesis’ lineup is the U.S.-assembled Electrified GV70 SUV.
Kia Soul
After 16 years of helping subcompact-car shoppers break the mold, Kia’s funky hamster-box-on-wheels is heading to the great critter cage in the sky. Despite strong reviews (our own included), as well as its winning combination of value and personality, production for the Kia Soul will wrap up by the end of October.
Kia says that it’s sold over 1.5 million Souls in the U.S. since 2009, but sales have been flat so far this year compared with 2024. One factor that could be at play is the Soul’s lack of available all-wheel drive, something other subcompact SUVs offer. It’s not too late, however: Kia said there are still a few thousand Souls remaining at dealers.
Jeep Wagoneer
The Jeep Wagoneer will exit stage left after four model years. U.S. sales of the three-row SUV fell 19% through September, according to Automotive News. Model-name confusion could be to blame for slow sales; the more luxurious but not larger Grand Wagoneer, which gets a refresh for 2026, will stay on in the lineup as Jeep’s largest, most premium model.
Lexus RC, RC F
For 2025, Lexus announced a Final Edition version of its RC F coupe, signaling the end of the model’s 11-year run. In its run, Lexus said it sold more than a combined 90,000 of the RC and RC F coupes across 62 countries and regions; the brand sold just 97 RCs in the U.S. in September.
Nissan Ariya
Nissan teased the arrival of the Ariya for more years than the EV actually existed. A trifecta of challenges has led Nissan to axe the Ariya EV after just three model years: weak sales, ongoing import tariffs and the end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. The compact SUV joined the Leaf in the automaker’s EV lineup but never achieved much popularity. Despite cutting prices that inspired some sales growth in the first half of 2025 compared with last year, production is ending for the model.
Volvo S90
Volvo announced earlier this summer that it is canceling its low-volume sedans and wagons to focus on its SUVs; the first to go was the S90 large sedan. Gas versions will no longer be available after this model year; the plug-in version was also unavailable for 2025. The Volvo S90 and S90 Plug-in Hybrid are made in China, making them vulnerable to tariffs. However, the V60 and V90 Cross Country wagons will remain in the lineup for 2026.
Uncertain Futures
- Key takeaway: Production has been paused for the Dodge Hornet SUV and Mercedes-Benz’s EQE and EQS sedans and SUVs, and the models’ futures are uncertain.
In addition to the above models not making it to 2026, the future is very murky for a couple of other vehicles. Dodge parent Stellantis has announced it’s pausing production of the Hornet SUV, which is available with gas and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The compact SUV entered the lineup for 2023 and is made in Italy; Stellantis cited tariffs for the model’s uncertain future.
Similarly, Mercedes-Benz announced its pausing production of its all-electric EQE and EQS sedans and SUVs. Despite a price cut, Automotive News reported that shipments of both the EQS and EQE SUVs fell by about a third in the first half of 2025. Mercedes says the pause is temporary and that EVs destined for overseas will continue to be produced at its Alabama plant.
These Trim Levels and Options Have Been Discontinued for 2026
- Key takeaway: The all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona R/T, as well as the Nissan Versa’s manual-transmission option, has also been paused for the new model year due to demand and tariffs.
In addition to the full models above going to sleep with the fishes, a couple of trim levels are also getting the hook.
As with the Hornet’s cancellation, the Charger Daytona R/T has succumbed to a similar fate. The base version of the electric muscle car is up in the air for 2026 due to slow sales and impending tariffs. According to Inside EVs, the R/T version won’t make it to 2026 but wasn’t canceled completely; the automaker says it’s postponed for 2026. Other versions of the Charger Daytona EV will still be available for 2026.
And now for something with less horsepower: The Nissan Versa will lose its base manual transmission for 2026 due to its production in Mexico. The base Versa S with the manual was the lineup’s most affordable vehicle, starting at $18,435 for 2025; the available continuously variable automatic transmission bumps the price of the S trim to $20,235 (all prices include destination).
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