By Lou Cataldo
The automotive industry is in constant flux, and as most automakers embrace electrification, the pace of change is accelerating. New models are being introduced every year, while existing ones are forced to evolve or face extinction.
In some cases, introducing a new generation or making design changes is not enough for an automaker to keep a model on the road, and the decision must be made to take it off the market for good. Here are some of the cars that you won’t be able to buy anymore in 2027, from sleek coupes to rugged SUVs. All specs refer to the most recent available version and base trim level for each model.
Tesla Model S
| Engine | 2 electric motors |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 670 hp |
| Torque | N/A |
| 0-60 | 3.1 seconds |
The first car on our list is the Tesla Model S, the second-oldest model in the Tesla family after the first-generation Roadster. Launched in 2013, the Model S was a crucial model in the evolution of electric cars. This sleek sedan helped propel EVs into the mainstream, revolutionizing the automotive industry in the process.
Having undergone several updates and changes in lineup over the course of its 13-year production run, the Model S exits the market with two trim levels available: the dual-motor base model and the high-performance tri-motor Plaid, a rare example of four-figure horsepower that’s accessible to the ordinary consumer.
Tesla Model X
| Engine | 2 electric motors |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 670 hp |
| Torque | N/A |
| 0-60 | 3.8 seconds |
The Model S is not the only member of the Tesla lineup that’s due to be discontinued in 2027. Its Model X crossover sibling, based on the same platform and launched two years later in 2015, is also coming to the end of its journey. The change leaves the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck as the only remaining Tesla vehicles on the market.
Like the Model S, the Model X’s final year on the market offers a dual-motor trim and a tri-motor Plaid version, both with an output of 1,020 hp. Thanks to its larger dimensions, however, the Model X offers additional practicality in the form of extra passenger and cargo space.
Acura RDX
| Engine | 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 272 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft |
| 0-60 | 6.2 seconds |
The Acura RDX is another model going away. The nameplate has been on the market for nearly 20 years. Launched in 2007, the RDX was now in its third generation. The core reason behind the RDX’s discontinuation was related to logistics and supply chain issues.
Honda’s Ohio-based suppliers have found themselves unable to produce some of the key components needed for the model’s assembly. Sourcing an alternative proved to be too difficult and expensive for Honda, and as a result, the model had to go. The RDX was also part of an increasingly crowded lineup, with more modern alternatives, such as the RSX crossover, taking its place.
Karma Revero
| Engine | 2 electric motors + 1.5-liter inline-three (range extender) |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 536 hp |
| Torque | 635 lb-ft |
| 0-60 | 3.9 seconds |
The Karma Revero has had a bizarre history, one that has now come to an end. The journey started with the infamous Fisker Karma, one of Henrik Fisker’s earlier automotive efforts, which ended in financial ruin. From the ashes of the Karma rose a second company, Karma Automotive, which borrowed the defunct model’s name.
An updated version of the car, the Karma Revero, was launched – around this time, Fisker himself was developing another car with a disastrous history, the Fisker Ocean. At the end of last year, the Karma Revero also reached the end of the road. However, Karma already has plans to replace it with a new model, the Gyesera. Maybe the third time’s the charm?
Lexus LC
| Engine | 5.0-liter V8 |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 471 hp |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft |
| 0-60 | 4.6 seconds |
The death of the Lexus LC marks a major turning point for the Japanese automaker. Several of its V8-powered models had already been discontinued in recent years, such as the IS 500 F Sport and the RC F. The LC coupe was the last one standing, and now it too is set to reach the end of its production run.
The stylish grand tourer is powered by a 5.0-liter V8, which produces 471 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. While the much-loved engine is disappearing, the brand is not giving up on having a flagship two-door coupe, having introduced a new LFA Concept in all-electric form last year.
Sources: Tesla, Acura, Karma, Lexus, Chrysler, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Dodge
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