Automakers refresh their lineups on a regular basis, however not each mannequin will get a substitute. Typically a automotive will get too outdated, the section shrinks, or gross sales simply aren’t robust sufficient anymore. And from a enterprise perspective, producers are always making selections on which automobiles are value holding round.
We have already damaged down which vehicles will not make it to 2027 within the US—each gas-powered and electric. Now, we’re having a look on the European market and the vehicles that will not stay to see subsequent 12 months. Extra automobiles are destined to hitch this record because the 12 months goes on, however for now, this is a snapshot of the mannequin strains which were discontinued (as of Could 12, 2026).
This story originally appeared on Motor1 Germany
Alpine A110
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Everybody’s favourite forbidden fruit sports activities automotive will not stay to see 2027. Alpine is pulling the plug on the A110 after the 2026 mannequin 12 months and changing it with a brand new sports activities automotive which will or will not be electric-only. The corporate has hinted at reviving the combustion powertrain, however the A110 successor needs to be largely electrified. A convertible variant will be part of the brand new sports activities automotive, and possibly even a 2+2 configuration.
Audi A1
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Audi’s entry-level mannequin is formally on its approach out. The A1 is being discontinued, which isn’t precisely a shock provided that Audi introduced these plans years in the past. Again in 2021, the corporate confirmed the A1 would finish after the present technology, and even after 1.4 million fashions bought, there would not appear to be a substitute in sight.
Audi Q2
Audi can be ending manufacturing of its smallest crossover, the Q2. The Q2 arrived in 2016 and had a profitable decade, racking up almost 900,000 models bought in that point. Sadly, it gained’t get a direct substitute both. That mentioned, Audi is engaged on a brand new A2 E-Tron, which ought to fill the hole left by the A1 and Q2.
Ford Focus
Ford of Europe has been chopping fashions left and proper recently. First, the Mondeo and Fiesta, and now the Focus is gone too. In November 2025, the ultimate Focus—a white five-door hatchback—rolled off the road. So what comes subsequent? Throughout Ford’s This autumn 2025 analyst and investor convention, CEO Jim Farley mentioned the corporate nonetheless has “thrilling plans for Europe” in terms of passenger vehicles. Fingers crossed.
Ford Kuga
The present third-generation Kuga debuted in 2019 and obtained a facelift for 2024. Primarily a European model of the Escape, it shares Ford’s C2 platform with the now-discontinued Focus. Whereas not confirmed, the Kuga’s future stays unsure. With the Focus already gone, it wouldn’t be shocking if the Kuga doesn’t stick round for much longer both.
Honda Civic Sort R
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It’s getting tougher for high-performance fuel vehicles to outlive in Europe, and Honda clearly sees the writing on the wall. The Civic Sort R was particularly tough to justify for a lot of consumers as soon as costs climbed near €60,000. Honda already gave the automotive a correct send-off in Europe with the 40-unit “Final Version,” however manufacturing will proceed within the US and Japan for the foreseeable future.
Hyundai i10
Hyundai launched the third-generation i10 in Europe again in late 2019, however six years later, the tiny metropolis automotive is already carried out. Hyundai confirmed manufacturing in Turkey ended on the shut of 2025. There gained’t be a direct substitute, though the totally electrical Inster has began filling the same function. Curiously, the i10’s sibling, the Kia Picanto, remains to be obtainable.
Mazda MX-30 R-EV
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The MX-30 R-EV introduced Mazda’s rotary engine again to manufacturing—simply not in the way in which lovers had hoped. As an alternative of powering the wheels instantly, the 75-horsepower single-rotor engine labored as a spread extender. The totally electrical MX-30 already disappeared in 2024, and now the rotary-assisted R-EV has been discontinued in Europe. In Germany, Mazda bought simply over 2,000 examples throughout two years.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
It’s actually just a little unhappy to see the B-Class go. Ever for the reason that authentic launched, the compact minivan has been particularly in style with older consumers. Nonetheless, the present W247 technology is nearing the tip, and Mercedes doesn’t have a direct successor deliberate. Manufacturing has already ended on the Rastatt plant, whereas manufacturing in Hungary is anticipated to cease someday this 12 months. A few of the B-Class’s practicality may stay on within the next-generation A-Class anticipated round 2028.
Mercedes-Benz T-Class / EQT
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Mercedes teaming up with Renault hasn’t all the time labored out. The X-Class pickup struggled, and now the identical factor is occurring with the T-Class and EQT—each based mostly on the Renault Kangoo. In April 2025, Mercedes confirmed manufacturing of the Citan and T-Class would finish through the second quarter of 2026.
Toyota GR86
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Don’t fret, the Toyota GR86 is not going wherever in America (not less than, not proper now). However the sports activities coupe was all the time a fairly uncommon sight in Europe, and now it is quietly disappeared from the configurator altogether. The second-generation GR86 launched in 2021, with a lot of its DNA tracing again to the unique GT86. Subaru already mentioned goodbye to the BRZ in Germany, with a Last Version mannequin unveiled in mid-2024, so the GR86 possible isn’t far behind. That mentioned, a brand new Celica might be on the horizon.
Volkswagen Touran
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The Volkswagen Touran formally reached the tip of the street on April 29, 2026, when the ultimate instance rolled off the manufacturing line in Wolfsburg. After greater than 11 years in manufacturing, the second-generation Touran had develop into the oldest mannequin nonetheless bought by Volkswagen in Germany. Worldwide manufacturing totaled round 2.3 million automobiles, and even close to the tip, the Touran nonetheless managed greater than 14,000 new registrations in Germany throughout 2025. Will probably be missed.
- Alpine A110
- Audi A1
- Audi Q2
- Ford Focus
- Ford Kuga
- Honda Civic Sort R
- Hyundai i10
- Mazda MX-30 R-EV
- Mercedes-Benz B-Class
- Mercedes-Benz T-Class / EQT
- Toyota GR86
- Volkswagen Touran
