Every model year ends with a few familiar nameplates quietly disappearing, and the 2026 class includes some surprising exits. Reasons range from weak sales and tariffs to factory retooling, partner platforms ending and new federal rules on connected cars. Here are twelve cars and SUVs that new-car shoppers will find missing from showrooms for 2027.
1. Ford Escape: Showroom Fixture Retires
After Edmunds’ 25-year tally and four generations, the compact crossover is leaving showrooms, and Edmunds put the final 2026 starting price at $31,845.
Shoppers who still want one should treat remaining stock as the last chance rather than waiting for a refresh, since no successor has been described. Dealer inventory will thin through the year, and anyone owning an older Escape should expect parts and service support to continue long after sales stop, as is usual for a nameplate with this many years of production behind it.
2. Volkswagen ID.4: Last Call With a Discount
Edmunds reports that 2026 is the final model year for Volkswagen’s electric crossover, listed at a $46,570 sticker, and Edmunds’ discount estimate suggests buyers can likely get about $10,000 off.
That gap between sticker and street price makes the ID.4 a bargain hunt for electric-vehicle shoppers, though the end of the line raises fair questions about resale value and long-term software and parts support. Anyone tempted should negotiate hard, compare the discount against rivals, and confirm warranty coverage in writing before signing, since leftover stock gives dealers little reason to hold firm.
3. Jaguar F-Pace: Final Gas-Powered Jaguar
As the brand moves to an all-electric lineup, the mid-size luxury SUV closes out Jaguar’s gas-engine era, and Edmunds’ departing-models list lists the 2026 model at a $58,375 starting price.
For buyers, the F-Pace is effectively the last combustion Jaguar that can be bought new, which gives it a small collectible angle alongside its everyday use. The flip side is a thinner future for dealer expertise on gas models, so prospective owners should weigh long-term servicing before committing, especially if the plan is to keep the car well beyond the warranty period.
4. Toyota GR Supra: Seven Years and Out
The rear-drive sports coupe ends after a seven-year run because BMW Z4 production, which shared its underpinnings, is stopping, and Edmunds’ Supra figures puts the 2026 starting price at $59,595.
The Supra story shows how a shared-platform partnership can end a car even when the nameplate has a loyal following. Enthusiasts wanting a new one have only the remaining 2026 inventory to chase, and used examples are likely to hold interest as a result. Anyone shopping should verify the build and service history, since the car relies on BMW-sourced parts.
5. Tesla Model S: Fremont Floor Space Needed
Introduced for 2013, the electric sedan is going away as Tesla reallocates factory space at Fremont, according to AutoGuide’s Fremont note.
The Model S arrived as the car that made luxury electric sedans mainstream, so its exit closes a long chapter for the brand. Owners are unaffected in the short term, since the cars already on the road remain supported, but anyone hoping to buy a new one should move quickly while stock lasts. Used prices may reward well-kept examples as the supply of new cars ends.
6. Dodge Hornet: Short Life, Weak Sales
Weak sales and tariffs killed the compact Dodge crossover after fewer than 40,000 units sold in total, a modest tally that AutoGuide’s Hornet entry counts among the notable casualties.
The Hornet shows how quickly a new nameplate can fail when pricing, import costs and buyer interest do not line up. Remaining dealer stock could produce discounts for shoppers who value the plug-in option, though a short production run raises questions about long-term resale. Anyone interested should check warranty terms and confirm parts availability with a local dealer first.
7. Jeep Wrangler 4xe: Plug-In Jeep Unplugged
The plug-in Wrangler ends after 2025 recalls covering more than 228,000 vehicles, while the gas Wrangler continues, and AutoGuide’s recall coverage included the electrified trim among the departures.
Buyers who want the open-air Jeep experience still have the gasoline versions, so the loss is the electric-assist option rather than the whole model. Owners of existing 4xe models should make sure recall work is complete, since the campaigns were large in scale, and shoppers considering a used one should ask for documentation that the repairs were done properly.
8. Lexus LC: Low-Volume V8 Coupe
The low-volume V8 coupe is ending after 2026, and AutoGuide’s LC entry notes that the hybrid version was already dropped in 2025.
The LC was always a niche grand tourer, and its exit leaves Lexus with fewer halo products in the showroom. Anyone who has wanted one should treat the remaining 2026 cars as a closing window, while collectors may watch how values behave as the cars age. Because volume was small, finding a specific color or trim will take patience and likely a longer search than usual.
9. Tesla Model X: Robots Replace Ambitions
Motor1 reports Tesla is ending the large electric SUV because its “ambitions have since shifted” toward humanoid robots, a change captured in Motor1’s humanoid-robot quote on dead SUVs for 2027.
The decision is striking because the Model X was a signature product, with falcon-wing doors that defined its look. Current owners should keep service channels in mind as the line winds down, and prospective buyers face a shrinking window to order new. The move also suggests the company is steering resources toward priorities other than expanding its passenger-car range.
10. Acura RDX: No 2027 Plan
Motor1 says Acura will “end RDX production, with no model planned for 2027,” which Motor1’s RDX entry lists among the SUVs disappearing from showrooms.
The compact luxury crossover has been a staple in its class, so its exit leaves Acura with a gap beneath its larger SUVs. Shoppers wanting one should look at remaining 2026 inventory, and owners can take comfort that parts and service from the dealer network continue for existing vehicles. Anyone cross-shopping should compare current incentives, since discounts often appear when a model runs out.
11. Polestar 3: Blocked by Connected-Car Rules
Motor1 reports US sales are ending because the Commerce Department did not authorize sales under rules restricting connected cars tied to China or Russia, a detail Motor1’s Commerce Department report highlights.
The electric SUV’s story is about regulation rather than demand, which makes it an unusual entry among discontinued models. Existing owners should check how service and software support will be handled, while anyone considering a used example should ask the seller what coverage remains. The case also signals how connected-vehicle rules could affect other imported electric models down the road.
12. Land Rover Discovery Sport: Plant Gets a New Job
Production of the compact Land Rover ends in December as the plant is “transitioning the factory to build JLR’s next-generation models,” according to Motor1’s Discovery Sport entry on discontinued SUVs.
The Discovery Sport therefore leaves because the factory is being retooled, not because the car failed outright. Shoppers who want the entry-level Land Rover should act while dealer stock remains, and used buyers should factor in the maintenance reputation of premium imports. Anyone wanting a newer design will need to wait to see what the factory produces next.
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