The Acura RDX temporarily calls it quits after 2026. Not to worry, though, a new RDX is in the works. The next-generation RDX is expected to enter the market as a 2028 model, meaning the compact crossover SUV's hiatus ought to last just one model year.

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Though BMW calls it quits on the current 8-series after the 2026 model year, the automaker is sure to resurrect the 8-series name in the coming years. Whether a future 8-series retains the coupe, convertible, and sedan (or Gran Coupe in BMW parlance) body styles of today's model is something that only time will tell.

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The BMW iX may have never been much of a looker (though it did get a lot less homely for 2026), but it was a great battery-electric luxury SUV thanks to its ample driving range, comfortable ride, and lavish cabin. If that sounds like a compelling combination of character traits, then snap up an iX while you still can, because 2026 marks the last year for the model in the United States before BMW, ahem, pulls the plug.

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Consumers in the market for a new roadster have one less option to pick from come 2027, as the BMW Z4 finds itself sleeping with the fishes with the conclusion of the 2026 model year. As the replacement for the Z3, the Z4 spanned three generations and survived in BMW's line for more than two decades. Hopefully, BMW decides to re-enter the reasonably affordable roadster segment in the coming years.

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What the Cadillac CT4 lacks in rear seat space and premium interior materials, its chassis more than makes up for. Especially in 10Best-winning CT4-V Blackwing guise. Unlike the forgettable four-cylinder engines of its lesser CT4 kin, the Blackwing's 472-hp twin-turbo V-6 and engaging driving dynamics make it a truly memorable sports sedan. Alas, the entire CT4 line becomes little more than a memory come the start of the 2027 model year.

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The Cadillac CT5 is down but not out, as the model's set to make a comeback in the coming years. For now, though, Cadillac shows the mid-size sports sedan the door. Just how long it takes for the next-generation CT5 to arrive is a bit of an open question. It's probably safe to say we'll see the model's return before the decade ends, though. No matter, the bottom line is that the CT5 will not be a member of Cadillac's 2027 lineup.

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Though General Motors's support of the current-generation Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans extends more than three decades, the automaker is giving up on the battery-electric Chevrolet BrightDrop van after less than half a dozen years. Initially launched as its own brand, the BrightDrop van eventually began donning the bow-tie badge for the 2025 model year. Just two model years later, the BrightDrop finds itself on the wrong side of GM's guillotine.

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Though the Chrysler Voyager dies at the end of the 2026 model year, its spirit lives on in the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica LX. Unlike the rest of the Pacifica line, which gets a reworked front end for 2027, the entry-level LX carries over the design cues of the Voyager (and 2017–2020 Pacifica) before it.

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Apparently, there's not enough room in Ford showrooms for two compact crossover SUVs. With the demise of the Escape for 2027, the Bronco Sport becomes the Blue Oval's lone competitor in the segment.

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Nearly a decade after it went on sale, the Lexus LC remains an absolutely stunning grand touring machine. Alas, 2026 marks the end of the line for the V-8 LC500 coupe and convertible (the gas-electric LC500h ceased production at the end of the 2025 model year). Expect the LC to go down in the annals of Lexus history alongside the likes of the IS F and LFA.

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Lexus calls it quits on the model that effectively made the Japanese luxury brand the juggernaut it is today. That's right, the LS flagship sedan is no more come 2027. With this, Lexus's sedan lineup dwindles to just two models: the small IS and the mid-size ES.

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The Polestar 4 calls it quits after 2026. Like those seated within its cabin, there's no looking back. That's because Polestar as a brand bites the dust, as well. While the vehicle itself may find a home within Volvo's North American lineup, the odds of this seem slim. Still, anything's possible.

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Good news. The Porsche Taycan gets a host of improvements for 2027. Bad news. The Taycan wagon (dubbed either Cross Turismo or Sport Turismo, the former being more off-road focused) fails to make it to the 2027 model year.

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The Model S was not the first battery-electric vehicle from Tesla, but it was the one that established the brand's legitimacy. After more than a dozen years on the market (and multiple updates throughout its lifespan), the Model S gets thrown to the wolves at the end of 2026. It's a rather anti-climactic ending for a vehicle that dramatically changed the automotive industry and the public's perception toward EVs.

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Though not as old as its Model S counterpart, the Tesla Model X is far from a spring chicken. Unsurprisingly, the battery-electric crossover SUV gets shown the door after 2026, following more than a decade on the market. The loss of the Model X also marks the end of the three-row era at Tesla in the United States. For now, that is. Rumor is that Tesla plans to introduce a larger, three-row variant of its Model Y crossover SUV in the U.S. in the near future.

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Toyota retires the Supra name again after reviving it just seven short model years ago. Officially known as the GR Supra, the Toyota sports coupe's 2020 model-year arrival marked the return of a model that had been dormant in the United States for more than 20 years. Now, the model once again goes away with the conclusion of the 2026 model year. Let's hope it doesn't take another two-plus decades for Toyota to bring another generation of Supra to market.

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Technically, the Volkswagen ID.4 dies for 2027, but really, the German automaker's battery-electric crossover SUV effectively goes on a brief hiatus. This is because Volkswagen intends to bring the model back to our shores in the near term. Albeit with a new name—most likely ID.Tiguan.

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Despite their shared last name, Greg Fink is not related to Ed "Big Daddy" Roth's infamous Rat Fink. Both Finks, however, are known for their love of cars, car culture, and—strangely—monogrammed one-piece bathing suits. Greg's career in the media industry goes back more than a decade. His previous experience includes stints as an editor at publications such as U.S. News & World Report, The Huffington Post, Motor1.com, and MotorTrend.