Everything around us is evolving to fit buyer needs. Sometimes to elevate to high technology specs or to fit new era styles. This is why we spot different car models rolling in and out every year. Hence it becomes inevitable for the automotive world to keep up with all these evolving elements. When automakers become complacent and live off of past success, they eventually learn: change or die.
Car buyers notice that lots of old cars disappear to be replaced by a dozen of all-new cars. Understandably, this can all get rather confusing. To help you get a grasp on what cars are checking out for 2015, SellAnyCar.com has put together a list of the 10 most notable cars that won’t be around after 2015. Some of these cars are leaving to simplify lineups, while others simply don’t make great business sense. Here is our list:
1. Chevrolet SS
On theory, the Chevy SS was a hit. With 415 horsepower and little engineering work as it was simply a rebadged Holden Commodore imported from Australia. Unfortunately,after implementation that wasn’t the case as only 2,166 units were sold. This means that the SS must die, as GM decided that the 2015 model year will be the last for the SS.
2. Dodge Grand Caravan
Chrysler’s minivan lineup was a little confusing ; there were 3 nearly identical vans sold under 3 different names: Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, and Plymouth Voyager. The Plymouth died leaving the show to the Fiat, so they decided to eliminate the Dodge Grand Caravan, leaving the Town & Country as Chrysler’s only minivan offering.
3.Acura TL
The TL has been a forgotten model in Acura’s lineup for some time, as have all Acura sedans, and it hasn’t stacked up well against others in its class in recent years. Whereas the TL lacked the features required to make it feel like a premium car, the new TLX has those features to better compete with the German heavy-hitters.
4. Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
Though Cadillac gave the CTS a full redesign for the 2014 model, and became a car that could actually compete with premium German brands.Unfortunately, the CTS-V did not debut immediately and because of the lack of interest in the wagon model, there is no CTS-V Wagon in the cards for the new-generation model. Fortunately, Cadillac decided to offer the old body-style CTS-V Wagon for one more model year in late 2014, but this appears to be the end of the line for the fast American grocery getter.
5. Toyota FJ Cruiser
The Jeep Wrangler rarely has had a competitor to worry about in recent history. That all changed when Toyota released the FJ Cruiser with its off-road-ready suspension and meaty tires in 2007.Toyota promised its all-terrain FJ would be only a one-generation model and it is making good on this promise as we head toward 2015. In fact, FJ production has already ceased, but there should be some new stock left when 2015 rolls around.
6. Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
The Nissan Murano barely got credit for being a good-looking crossover, but its cost as a well-equipped and sporty model that was relatively affordable and had decent cargo room. Nissan is a company that’s not afraid to take a chance on a model, but the CrossCabriolet is one that likely should have been scrapped from the beginning. Fortunately, the 2015 Murano features an all-new body, and there is no CrossCabriolet version in sight. Any leftover CrossCabriolet stock should be off dealer lots by early-2015.
7. Jaguar XK
The Jaguar XK the newest sports car and it helped give the struggling brand some legitimacy during its harder years. Fast-forward to the end of 2014 and we now have the sleek and sexy F-Type, and the world has almost forgotten about the poor XK. With the success of the F-Type, Jaguar realizes that the XK has no place in the lineup and will eliminate it following the 2015 model year. Rumors point toward an eventual replacement that will ride on a stretched F-Type chassis, but these are unconfirmed to date.
8. Nissan Cube
9. Honda Fit EV
The Fit EV is not long for this world. As a “compliance car” of sorts, the Fit EV was sold to obey the stricter emission laws in a handful of states. Technically, the Fit EV was never “sold” to anyone. Since its debut, Honda has offered it strictly on a lease basis for a rather low price. This all comes to an end after the 2015 model year, as Honda will cease production of the Fit EV and crunch data to see if building one on a grander scale makes good business sense.
10. Dodge Durango
The Durango recently received a redesign, its sales are consistent, and Dodge’s lineup isn’t bursting at the seams with SUVs. Regardless of lack of reasoning, the 2015 model year will be the Dodge Durango’s final run. There are rumors that the Durango could simply shift brands and become a new, three-row SUV in Jeep’s lineup, but that has yet to be confirmed.
Every car on this list has a really good reason for getting the axe. Some are being cut to simplify lineups, some are poor sellers, and some are built just to satisfy regulations.
