These 14 Cars Are Discontinued for 2023; Which Ones Can You Still Buy?

Some vehicles were destined to be around for decades: The Chevrolet Corvette debuted in the 1950s, the Ford Mustang was introduced in the ‘60s, and the Honda Accord and Volkswagen Golf go back to the ‘70s. While these four long-haulers are still alive and well (for now), the same can’t be said for over a dozen vehicles that are getting the ax for the 2023 model year. As shoppers’ preferences have shifted to larger SUVs and pickup trucks, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that 10 out of the 14 discontinued vehicles are sedans or hatchbacks and the remaining four are small SUVs.

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Below is a roundup of all the vehicles that have been killed off for 2023, their new and used median prices (if available) and estimated inventory among Cars.com dealers as of December 2022. We also offer several alternatives shoppers can consider across similar vehicle types and price ranges. Excluded from the list are discontinued supercars like the Acura NSX and commercial vans like the Ram ProMaster City.

Acura ILX

The Acura ILX sedan takes its final bow for the 2022 model year with the new 2023 Acura Integra entering the scene as its replacement. Shoppers will have a hard time finding a new 2022 ILX model on the lot today; less than 10 were available among Cars.com dealers. Meanwhile, those looking for a used model should have better luck in their search — 2,841 used variants were available with a median price of approximately $21,000. In addition to the new Integra, shoppers can browse ILX competitors like the BMW 2 Series, Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class and the Honda Civic (which shares much of its DNA with the Integra).

Buick Encore

The 2022 Buick Encore also sings its swan song, leaving the larger Encore GX as the brand’s only subcompact SUV option for 2023. Shoppers may still be able to get their hands on the 2022 Encore, with roughly 2,300 seen among Cars.com dealer inventory and a median price of $28,275. Meanwhile, used Encore variants across all model years have a median price of $18,148, and nearly 10,000 units were available among Cars.com dealers. In addition to its GX sibling, the Encore’s competitors include small SUVs like the Mazda CX-30 and Volkswagen Taos.

Chevrolet Spark

Chevrolet has extinguished the Spark — a small hatchback — for 2023. With a median price of $17,773, only 500 new 2022 Spark models were lingering among Cars.com dealer inventory. Used models will be easier to find with approximately 4,600 units at a median price of $14,325. Prior to its demise, the Spark was one of the cheapest cars available, and budget-minded shoppers looking for an alternative can consider affordable competitors like the Mitsubishi Mirage or Kia Rio.

Ford EcoSport

While the 2022 Ford EcoSport is still available, the Blue Oval’s smallest SUV is not long for this world after Ford announced it will be discontinued for the 2023 model year. The EcoSport currently makes the list of cheapest SUVs and has a median price of $27,217 for new 2022 models; approximately 1,800 units were available among Cars.com dealer inventory. Used EcoSports bring the benefits of a lower median price at $19,613 and significantly more availability with approximately 6,900 units. With the EcoSport’s exit, the compact Ford Escape becomes the brand’s smallest SUV for 2023; shoppers looking for an affordable subcompact alternative have many options to choose from, including the Hyundai Kona, Chevrolet Trailblazer and Kia Seltos.

Honda Insight

The Insight — a small hybrid sedan — is not on Honda’s 2023 roster, but the automaker is planning to sub in the Civic hybrid for the Insight in the future. There were less than 10 new 2022 Insight models in Cars.com inventory, but approximately 1,600 used models were available with a median price of nearly $25,000. Shoppers who don’t want to wait for the Civic hybrid (its arrival date has not been announced) can consider the larger Accord hybrid or competitors like Toyota’s Corolla Hybrid and Prius.

Hyundai Accent

Hyundai says it is sunsetting the Accent sedan due to its expanded SUV lineup and the addition of the subcompact Venue, which takes the place of the brand’s entry-level model. Lackluster sales likely also played a role in the decision — Hyundai sold approximately 6.5 times as many units of the larger Elantra sedan than the Accent in 2022, according to Automotive News. Among Cars.com dealer inventory, there were just over 100 units of the 2022 Accent with a median price of $19,220. Used models will be easier to find, with approximately 4,600 units available at a median price of nearly $13,000. The Accent’s departure means there is one less affordable new car on the market, but shoppers can go with alternatives like the budget-friendly Venue, Nissan Versa or Kia Rio.

Hyundai Ioniq

Joining the Accent on its way out the door is the Hyundai Ioniq. According to the automaker, the hybrid sedan is discontinued due to an expanded electrified lineup, which includes hybrid variants of the Elantra, Sonata, Tucson and Santa Fe and all-electric options under the Ioniq sub-brand like the 2023 Ioniq 5 SUV and the upcoming Ioniq 6 sedan. New 2022 Ioniq models are no longer available, but used variants account for approximately 1,800 units among Cars.com dealer inventory with a median price of $23,375. In addition to Hyundai’s hybrid and all-electric alternatives, shoppers can consider competitors like the Toyota Prius and Prius Prime or the redesigned 2023 Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid.

Hyundai Veloster N

The final vehicle that didn’t make it past Hyundai’s chopping block for 2023 is the Veloster N. As the sporty hatchback enters extinction, it leaves the Elantra N and Kona N as the only remaining options among Hyundai’s performance-oriented N division. While Cars.com editors noted many positive attributes of the Veloster N in a recent review, the hatchback’s sales were minuscule in 2022 — roughly 1,900 units of the Veloster were sold. Finding a new or used Veloster N today will be a challenge as there were only two dozen new models and 250 used variants available among Cars.com inventory; used models carry a median price of nearly $30,000. With the Veloster N’s low availability, cross-shopping rivals like the new 2023 Honda Civic Type R and the Volkswagen Golf R may be a good backup plan.

Infiniti Q60

The discontinued Infiniti Q60 sports coupe proves luxury models weren’t spared from the chopping block for 2023. For now, shoppers can order the 2022 model on Infiniti’s website, but the Q60 will not return for 2023. A few hundred new Q60 models were seen among Cars.com inventory with a median price of $57,633, while the median for all used models was $29,000 with approximately 1,800 units available. As an alternative, the Infiniti Q50 sedan returns for the 2023 model year, or shoppers can consider competitors like the Audi A5, BMW 4 Series and Lexus RC.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz just recently introduced the A-Class as an entry-level choice for the 2019 model year, but the compact sedan wasn’t destined for a long life. With the A-Class killed off for 2023, only a couple hundred new 2022 models remain in Cars.com inventory with a median price of $41,732, and 1,700 used examples were available with a median price of $32,301. The A-Class’ departure leaves the GLA SUV as the brand’s most budget-friendly vehicle, while rivals include compact luxury sedans like the BMW 2 Series and the Audi A3.

Nissan Rogue Sport

The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport — a smaller version of the Rogue — is still available for now, but a new 2023 model is not in the cards for the compact SUV. Out of the vehicles being discontinued, the Rogue Sport should be the easiest to find before its kicked to the curb: Approximately 5,500 new 2022 models and 7,300 used models were available among Cars.com dealers at median prices of $31,410 and $21,140, respectively. Additionally, the Rogue Sport is one of the few discontinued vehicles that comes with an incentive for qualified new-car shoppers: Nissan is offering $500 bonus cash through Feb. 3 and a special financing rate of 2.99% for 36 months through the end of January. The obvious alternative for the Rogue Sport is the Rogue, which was redesigned in 2021 then got a new engine for more horsepower and torque in 2022. Other options include small SUVs like the Mazda CX-30 or Subaru Crosstrek.

Toyota Avalon

The pool of large sedans on the market is shrinking fast, and the Toyota Avalon is the latest casualty. Even after an extensive update for 2021, the full-size sedan’s road ends with the 2022 model year. Less than 50 new 2022 models were seen in Cars.com inventory, and 5,500 used variants were available with a median price of $21,590. Shoppers who want to stick with Toyota can consider the all-new Crown as an alternative. The Crown straddles the line between large sedan and SUV and is only available with a hybrid powertrain. The Avalon’s rivals include the Lexus ES, Nissan Maxima and Volkswagen Arteon.

Toyota C-HR

Among the affordable vehicles getting the boot for 2023 is the subcompact Toyota C-HR. The arrival of the all-new Corolla Cross — also a small SUV — for 2022 is the likely reason for the C-HR’s short life. Shoppers who prefer the quirky exterior of the C-HR and don’t require all-wheel drive may be able to find a new 2022 model, with about 450 units seen among Cars.com dealers at a median price of $26,832. Meanwhile, over 4,000 used models were available with a median price of $23,891. In addition to its replacement, the C-HR rivals small cars like the Hyundai Venue and Nissan Kicks.

Volkswagen Passat

The Volkswagen Passat further stretches the list of discontinued sedans for 2023. As the brand focuses on electrification and SUVs, the Passat’s multi-decade run ends with the 2022 model year. Less than 10 new 2022 Passats were seen in Cars.com inventory, while used models were more readily available with over 9,000 units at a median price of nearly $16,000. If a used Passat isn’t your cup of tea, a few non-SUV models remain among VW’s offerings including the Golf R hatchback and Jetta and Arteon sedans. Switching brands opens the options to sedans like the Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry.

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