Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Culture

The cars that won’t be around next year, according to Edmunds

A small number of vehicles are discontinued every year. For car shoppers, these cancellations rarely make news. But…

As the automotive landscape continues to evolve, Edmunds reveals a handful of vehicles that will no longer grace dealership lots after 2026. While these cancellations may not generate widespread headlines, savvy car shoppers can capitalize on the opportunity to secure a good deal on a discontinued model.

One such vehicle is the Ford Escape, which after 25 years and four generations, is set to bid farewell to dealerships. Despite not matching the performance of top rivals like the Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4, the Escape offers comfortable seating, smooth ride quality, and easy-to-use controls. Moreover, buyers can choose between a hybrid powertrain delivering an EPA-estimated 39 mpg combined or a plug-in hybrid capable of going up to 37 miles on electric power before switching to gas.

The Volkswagen ID.4, another vehicle heading out of production, was among the first electric SUVs to challenge the Tesla Model Y upon its 2021 debut. Boasting an impressive driving range and a wealth of standard features, the ID.4 presented a compelling case for electric vehicle enthusiasts. However, it has since been outperformed by competitors such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and undercut in price by more affordable options like the Chevrolet Equinox EV.

Written by urgent.news from Associated Press's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at apnews.com →

More in Culture

More from Wednesday 12 August →