Walk into a new-car showroom today and you will notice something missing: quite a few cars that were familiar only a few years ago.
The shift happened quickly. Automakers have been trimming slow-selling sedans, retiring older platforms and making more room for SUVs, crossovers, hybrids and electric vehicles. Some departures were expected. Others surprised even longtime car fans.
The result is a growing list of vehicles that can no longer be ordered new in the U.S. market.
Here are 10 notable cars and SUVs that disappeared after 2023, along with what replaced them and why their departure matters to buyers.
10 cars that vanished after 2023
1. Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 became one of the longest-running large American sedans of the modern era, but its production finally ended after the 2023 model year.
That made the final 300 something of an automotive throwback. It combined a roomy cabin and traditional sedan proportions with available V8 power, rear-wheel drive and a relatively imposing road presence.
The final 300C was particularly significant. It brought back the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 for a limited farewell run, giving the sedan an appropriately loud send-off.
There is no direct new Chrysler sedan replacing it. The brand’s current strategy is heavily centered on SUVs and electrification, leaving the used market as the only option for shoppers specifically seeking a modern 300.
2. Dodge Challenger
Few discontinued cars have left behind a bigger enthusiast following than the Dodge Challenger.
The modern Challenger ended production in 2023 after years of increasingly powerful versions. Buyers could choose everything from relatively modest V6-powered models to supercharged V8s that turned the large coupe into a serious straight-line performer.
The final years also produced some of Dodge’s most extreme factory muscle cars, including the 807-hp Challenger SRT Super Stock and the limited-production Demon 170.
The Challenger’s replacement isn’t a simple continuation of the old formula. Dodge has moved the Charger nameplate into a new generation, giving buyers a very different vehicle from the outgoing two-door Challenger.
3. Dodge Charger
The previous Dodge Charger sedan also disappeared at the end of 2023.
For nearly two decades, the Charger occupied a rare position in the market. It was a practical four-door family car that could, depending on the trim, deliver the performance of a genuine muscle car.
That combination is increasingly difficult to find.
The new Charger represents a major change. It is larger, technologically newer and available with electrified powertrain choices, while combustion-powered versions also enter the lineup. For buyers specifically looking for the old V8 sedan experience, however, the outgoing Charger is now a used-car proposition.
4. Mazda CX-9
Mazda retired the CX-9 after the 2023 model year, ending the SUV’s long run as the company’s primary three-row family vehicle in the U.S.
The final CX-9 used a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and was known for offering a more engaging driving experience than many conventional three-row crossovers.
Its replacement was the CX-90, which brought a new rear-biased platform and significantly different powertrain choices, including inline-six and plug-in-hybrid options.
That makes the CX-9 worth a look for buyers who want a simpler used three-row crossover without stepping into the newer CX-90’s larger and more complicated package.
5. Nissan Maxima
The Nissan Maxima’s final production year was 2023, bringing an end to a nameplate that had spent decades sitting near the top of Nissan’s sedan range.
The final-generation Maxima was powered by a 3.5-liter V6 producing 300 horsepower. It was never quite a traditional sports car, but Nissan positioned it as something sportier and more expressive than an ordinary family sedan.
Its departure reflected a much larger change in the market.
Large sedans have steadily lost ground to SUVs, and Nissan no longer has a direct replacement carrying the Maxima name. Buyers interested in one today will have to shop used.
6. Kia Stinger
The Kia Stinger was never a huge-volume model, but its disappearance was still significant.
Here was a Korean automaker producing a rear-wheel-drive performance liftback with an available twin-turbo V6 and enough practicality to handle everyday duties. It was an unusual combination in a market increasingly dominated by front-wheel-drive crossovers.
The Stinger’s final model year was 2023.
Kia effectively shifted its performance and premium ambitions toward other models rather than continuing the Stinger formula. For enthusiasts, that makes the used Stinger particularly interesting: there are few other cars that offer the same mix of power, cargo access and relatively understated styling.
7. Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro lasted slightly longer than several cars on this list, with the sixth-generation model finishing after the 2024 model year.
Its departure ended one of America’s best-known pony-car rivalries. For years, the Camaro and Ford Mustang competed for buyers who wanted rear-wheel-drive performance without moving into exotic-car territory.
The final Camaro lineup offered four-cylinder, V6 and V8 powertrains, with the range-topping ZL1 using a supercharged 6.2-liter V8.
Chevrolet has not simply replaced the Camaro with another conventional gasoline coupe. That leaves the Mustang as the last major American car continuing the traditional pony-car formula in the new-car market.
8. Ford Edge
The Ford Edge was another familiar name that disappeared after 2024.
It occupied an interesting middle ground in Ford’s SUV lineup: larger than the Escape but smaller than the Explorer, with two rows of seating and a relatively comfortable highway-oriented character.
The final Edge could be equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the Edge ST offered a 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 producing 335 horsepower.
Ford’s decision to discontinue the Edge was part of a broader reshaping of its North American vehicle lineup. Buyers looking for something similar now have to consider other Ford SUVs, with the right choice depending on whether space, efficiency, off-road ability or performance matters most.
9. Mitsubishi Mirage
The Mitsubishi Mirage quietly became one of the most unusual cars to disappear from the American market.
It was small, basic and nowhere near the quickest vehicle on the road. But it had one important advantage: it was designed around inexpensive, efficient transportation.
The final Mirage used a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine and delivered strong EPA fuel-economy figures for its class. The hatchback was rated at up to 39 mpg combined for 2024.
Mitsubishi discontinued both the Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan after the 2024 model year.
Its disappearance is important because truly inexpensive new cars have become increasingly rare. Buyers who once looked to the Mirage for simple transportation now have fewer choices at the bottom of the new-car market.
10. Nissan GT-R
Then there is the Nissan GT-R, a very different kind of farewell.
The R35-generation GT-R remained in production for roughly 17 years before ending with the 2024 model year. During that time, it evolved from a relatively attainable performance machine into a formidable high-performance car capable of challenging much more expensive machinery.
The final GT-R retained its twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6, sophisticated all-wheel-drive system and dual-clutch transmission.
The standard GT-R produced 565 horsepower, while the NISMO version raised output to 600 horsepower.
Unlike the Mirage or Maxima, the GT-R didn’t disappear because Nissan had simply lost interest in performance. Its aging platform had reached the end of its unusually long life cycle, and Nissan has not yet placed a direct next-generation GT-R into the U.S. lineup.
Why are so many familiar cars disappearing?
There isn’t one reason.
The biggest factor is consumer demand. American buyers have increasingly moved away from traditional sedans and toward crossovers and SUVs. That makes it harder for manufacturers to justify spending billions of dollars developing and updating cars that sell in smaller numbers.
There is also the cost of meeting increasingly complex emissions, safety and efficiency requirements.
Automakers are simultaneously investing heavily in electrification, software and new vehicle platforms. Retiring an older model can free up manufacturing capacity and development money for those projects.
Performance cars face a different challenge. The Challenger, Charger and Camaro built their identities around powerful gasoline engines, while the industry is moving toward a broader mix of electrified powertrains.
What should buyers know about discontinued cars?
A discontinued model isn’t automatically a bad purchase.
In fact, it can sometimes be the opposite.
A used car that has already reached the end of production can offer features or powertrains that are no longer available in a new vehicle. The Challenger’s V8 lineup, the Stinger’s twin-turbo performance and the GT-R’s distinctive engineering are good examples.
But buyers should focus on the individual vehicle rather than the badge.
Maintenance records, accident history, mileage, tire condition and signs of neglect matter far more than the fact that production has ended. Enthusiast models also deserve extra scrutiny because modifications and hard driving can affect their condition.
Parts and servicing generally don’t disappear when production stops, either. Automakers and suppliers continue supporting vehicles for years, although some unusual components can eventually become harder or more expensive to source.
The cars may be gone, but their appeal isn’t
The cars that disappeared after 2023 tell a bigger story about the direction of the automotive industry.
The market is moving toward SUVs, electrification and fewer specialized models, while traditional sedans and performance coupes occupy increasingly narrow corners of the showroom.
For buyers, that doesn’t necessarily make these discontinued vehicles irrelevant.
If anything, it can make them more interesting.
Someone shopping for a used Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Kia Stinger or Nissan GT-R isn’t simply buying an old car. They’re buying something the new-car market has largely stopped offering.