While we see the launch of new models every day, there are also farewells. Some silently, others with a certain nostalgia.

The year 2026 will mark the end of several well-known models in the United States market. The decision is not always linked to the age of the vehicles. In many cases, it is a matter of disappointing sales, strategic changes, or the push for electric mobility that redefines the landscape.

Below, we present a selection of models that will not continue in the catalogs next year. Some already have a replacement; others simply disappear with no return date.

Porsche says goodbye to the 718 and reduces its combustion offering

One of the most symbolic moves is the one Porsche will make with the 718 line. The Boxster and Cayman versions will cease production by 2026. Both models have been benchmarks among mid-engine sports cars, but their days are numbered.

The Stuttgart brand is working on its replacement with 100% electric variants, although there is still no confirmed production date. What is certain is that its combustion engines, which currently deliver up to 295 horsepower, will not return.

The Macan SUV will also undergo a transformation. Its gasoline version is being eliminated and will only continue to be sold in electric format. However, the decision is not entirely final.

BMW restructures its catalog and eliminates the 8 Series

BMW, with its extensive portfolio, has also opted to reduce some names. The X4, an SUV with a sporty profile, will cease to be produced after 11 years on the market. Its space will be partially filled by the smaller, more affordable X2.

But perhaps the biggest impact will be the retirement of the BMW 8 Series, both coupe and sedan. This model, synonymous with luxury and elegance, will be no more. Its place will be taken by the BMW 5 Series and 7 Series, where the M5 will continue to be the car with the brand's most powerful engine.

Cadillac accelerates towards electric

Another victim is the XT6, a three-row SUV that coexisted with the Escalade. With the arrival of the Vistiq and the new Escalade IQ” both electric” the XT6 will no longer be offered in the United States. "Although it will continue to be manufactured in China, it will no longer be sold in the US market," the brand confirmed.

Ford, Chevrolet, and Nissan: Farewell to Popular Models

The Chevrolet Blazer RS, launched in 2018, never managed to win over the public as it had in previous decades. Despite the nostalgia, its third generation did not meet expectations. With the push for the new Blazer EV, the brand decided to cease production of the gasoline version by 2026.

In Ford's case, the Escape” one of its best-selling SUVs” will begin to be phased out. Although it will still be available in some states, its future is uncertain and there is no confirmed replacement so far. Nissan is saying goodbye to the Altima, one of its most iconic sedans. The 2025 model will be the last. The decision leaves the brand without a large sedan in its portfolio for the United States. However, the Nissan Leaf—fully electric—will be one of the key bets for the new product cycle. Infiniti and Lexus Reconfigure Their Offerings Nissan's luxury division, Infiniti, is going through difficult economic times. Its sales have failed to keep pace with other premium brands.

This has led to the elimination of the QX50, an SUV that was once central to the range. Its place will be taken by the larger and more technologically advanced QX60.

In parallel, the QX55, a direct derivative of the QX50, will also cease to exist. Both models were victims of low demand and a lack of updates compared to the competition.

Lexus, meanwhile, will say goodbye to two of its sports cars. The LC will continue its path, but the hybrid version will be eliminated. In addition, the RC, the brand's sports coupe, will also be removed from the catalog. On the horizon is the long-awaited Lexus LFR, expected to be a new benchmark for high performance.

Volvo, Subaru, and others also adjust their lines

Volvo and Subaru have also made strategic changes that involve the end of some of their less profitable models. In both cases, The migration to electric platforms and regulatory pressure have accelerated decisions.

In this general scenario, manufacturers have chosen to keep only those models that have a future in the new era of sustainable mobility, that can be electrified and adapted to the regulations that will come into force in the coming years.