Last Call: 8 Discontinued Cars in 2021

Consumer tastes change and even great vehicles are replaced by newer models or simply dismissed altogether. Yes, cars get canceled every year. And it happens to the best of them.

Here are the cars and SUVs that won’t be returning for the 2022 model year. Looking down this list, one trend is clear: Cars are on the chopping block in far greater numbers than SUVs. Cars that were once the cornerstone of the marketplace are selling in much smaller numbers now. But that could be good news if you’re in the market for one today. Some are carrying incentives to make that soon-to-be-discontinued model a little more enticing. Click through to find out if it’s going to be the last call for your favorite ride.

BMW’s quirky little city car is no more. Production of the tiny Bimmer ended in July. The i3 was a bit too small to appeal to most electric vehicle buyers, who instead swarmed to Tesla to grab a larger, quicker, better handling, and far more stylish machine. Still, the little BMW made for a great city car. But the minimal 150-mile driving range meant that you mostly stayed on a radius that’s close to home. Some buyers opted for models with the additional gas engine that boosted range, but this car isn’t meant to be the long-haul road trip machine most Americans desire. BMW is hard at work launching vehicles that do fit that model. There are no incentives on the i3 besides the federal tax credit for EVs of up to $7,500. See BMW i3 models for sale

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Station wagon fans will sadly mourn the loss of two cars from Volvo that won’t be with us for 2022. Volvo is letting the special-order-only V90 wagon go but is keeping the lifted, off-road-capable Cross Country version. The V90 was a neat car because it’s a proper full-size station wagon with loads of practicality as well as a gorgeous interior. It was every bit the anti-SUV, which these days is kind of a cool statement to make.

Volvo has axed the smaller V60 model, too. That car comes with a 240-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder (T5) engine and front-wheel drive. But the company is keeping the quicker Recharge T8 Polestar model that can rip to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. This one really harkens back to the 1980s when Volvo made a name for itself selling hot-blooded turbocharged wagons. So there’s at least one muscle-wagon in Volvo’s line. The company is also keeping the dirt-friendly V60 Cross Country. At the moment, Volvo isn’t offering any incentives on these cars. See Volvo V60 and V90 models for sale

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The Veloster is a fun and funky entry-level sports coupe that arrived in the 2012 model year. The car’s oddball third door and avant-garde design made it stand out. But it was the performance under the hood that really made the Veloster a blast to drive. However, to get that thrill you’d need to step up to the turbocharged R-Spec with 201 horsepower or the even more potent 275-horsepower Veloster N.

Although most versions of the Veloster line are gone for the 2022 model year, Hyundai is keeping the Veloster N. Hyundai doesn’t currently have any offers on the regular Veloster models. However, they offer 1.9% financing for 60 months or a $459 lease for 36 months with $2,599 due at signing for the Veloster N. See Hyundai Veloster models for sale

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The first-generation Mazda6 hit our shores in 2003 and in terms of driving pleasure, was one of the most rewarding midsize sedans. And Mazda continued to cultivate the Mazda6’s fun-driving persona throughout its lifecycle. In 2014, the Mazda6 received a stunning redesign with a sleek skin on the outside and plenty of room on the inside. This Mazda was praised by every automotive reviewer that slid behind the wheel. But today’s buyer preference for crossover SUVs has taken a chunk out of sales. And the somewhat slow-selling (just over 16,000 of them last year) Mazda6 will be retired after 2021. It’s a bummer, because the 6 remains one of the best driving cars in the midsize sedan class. Mazda has three incentives on the Mazda6: $1,500 customer cash, 0% APR for 36 months, or a 36-month lease for $239 a month after $2,499 is paid at signing. See Mazda6 models for sale

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Small cars are a tough sell these days. When buyers typically shop for “cars” in this class, what they are really shopping for is a compact crossover SUV. And SUVs comprise almost 60% of VW’s sales today, up from around 10% back in 2010. Golf sales last year totaled just over 6,000 vehicles, 10 times fewer than the Jetta. So it’s time for the Golf and the e-Golf to set sail. The original Golf was renamed Rabbit before it launched in 1975. But it was the fun-loving GTI version that debuted in 1983 that gave everyone goosebumps. The good news from VW is that the spunky GTI as well as the higher-performance Golf R will remain in the lineup and continue to thrill VW’s small car fans. VW is offering 0% APR financing for 36 months on the Golf. See Volkswagen Golf models for sale

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The tiny Mazda CX-3 is a smart and fun-to-drive little crossover. It’s just really, really small. And for those that need to bring along passengers and all their gear, the CX-3 is a tough fit. Mazda has filled out its lineup of crossovers and essentially replaced the CX-3 with the slightly larger CX-30 with a 4-inch wheelbase stretch and more power. The CX-3 may be fun, but the ride quality was a little on the firm side for some buyers. The new CX-30 offers a smoother experience over rough pavement, a roomier and techier interior, and more power, too. In short, it’s a better vehicle wrapped in a slightly larger package. If the CX-3 is on your shopping list, Mazda is offering 0% APR for up to 36 months plus $500 in customer cash. See Mazda CX-3 models for sale

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The Honda Clarity’s design might not be for everyone, and it certainly isn’t as fun behind the wheel as a Tesla. But the car was another significant step for Honda into the fuel cell and EV market. However, slow sales mean the funky Clarity is now on the chopping block. Last year Honda dumped the pure EV version, the Clarity Electric with an 89-mile range. And this year, Honda has already ended production on both the fuel cell version and the plug-in hybrid. Perhaps Honda’s next range of EVs will offer a more dynamic design with zestier performance. Honda is offering a lease special on the Clarity Plug-In of $219 per month for 36 months with $2,799 due at signing, or 0.9% APR for 60 months. The lease-only Clarity fuel cell is being offered at $379 per month for 36 months with $2,878 due at signing. See Honda Clarity models for sale

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This one hurts a little. Okay, this one hurts a lot. Toyota’s Land Cruiser nameplate has been a fixture in the U.S. since 1958. Its off-road prowess, practicality, and dependability have made the Land Cruiser an icon and one of the most desirable used SUVs, some pristine examples costing north of six figures at auction. However, in recent years, the current 200-series Cruiser has grown a bit too large and a bit too expensive — especially for a design that was last made new in 2008. There’s an all-new 300-series model just launching for other markets. But sadly, America won’t get that one. We’ll say goodbye to the Land Cruiser after the 2021 model year. Toyota has no incentives for the Land Cruiser. In fact, slightly used models are being offered for more than the original sticker price. See Toyota Land Cruiser models for sale

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