As automakers begin to show us what's in store for 2024, there are some vehicles that won't be with us anymore next year. The closing of 2023 will mark the end of Dodge's iconic Charger and Challenger muscle cars, as well as the complete demise of the small van segment in America. Here are all the cars being discontinued in the U.S. after 2023.

#1 | Audi R8

The Audi R8 first went on sale in 2013, eventually spanning two generations that both shared their components with a relative from Lamborghini. Now that Lamborghini is ready to retire its mechanically-related Huracan amid record high profits, there's no need for an Audi sibling to split the high development costs. Audi is sending off its V10-powered supercar with an R8 GT special edition model, before it permanently bites the dust after the 2023 model year.

#2 | Audi TT

Just like its R8 sports car stablemate, the Audi TT is getting the axe after the 2023 model year. The small two-door coupe has undergone three generations since its introduction in 1998, and has been available as either a hardtop with a 2+2 seating layout or a simple two-seater convertible. Remarkably, the TT outlasted its Volkswagen New Beetle platform sibling, which only lived to see two generations before it was discontinued in 2019.

#3 | Chevrolet Bolt EV

The Bolt EV led the way for Chevy's electrification efforts when it debuted in 2017, but despite extensive updates in 2021 to keep the hatchback fresh, its outdated platform has made it stale compared to the brand's newer EVs underpinned by the Ultium architecture. The final nail in the coffin came not long after the Bolt's refresh, as widespread battery fires triggered multiple recalls. Now, the brand is announcing that production will end soon to make way for GM's latest electric trucks. For those who liked the Bolt's affordable pricing and decent range, Chevy has recently confirmed a second-generation model for the near future.

#4 | Chevrolet Bolt EUV

While the Chevy Bolt EUV arrived in 2021 as a larger, more SUV-like companion for the original Bolt EV, the small electric crossover has suffered the same fate as its hatchback counterpart. It remains to be seen whether the next Bolt will offer another EUV variant, or if it will ditch the hatchback body style and become a crossover-only model. Until then, the Bolt EUV is ending production alongside the regular Bolt EV later this year, before a new generation comes around 2025.

#5 | Chrysler 300

The Chrysler 300 really pushed it to the end, as the fullsize sedan endured a production run that lasted a whopping 12 years. While it received plenty of updates over the years, its ancient underpinnings and outdated cabin slowly eroded its appeal. But before production comes to an end later in 2023, Chrysler is sending off its hardworking sedan with the limited-production, Hemi V8-powered 300C that makes 485 horsepower. The demise of the 300 will leave the Pacifica minivan as Chrysler's only new model, which means the brand will be hanging by a thread for at least a couple years, before its first EV arrives to hopefully save the day.

#6 | Dodge Challenger

Dodge is letting the Challenger muscle car out of the stable after 2023, but the legendary Hemi-powered coupe isn't going away quietly. Instead, the silence is shattered by the Challenger's ultimate swan song, the SRT Demon 170. It's the last of several Dodge Last Call special editions to send off the both the Challenger and Charger, featuring a 6.2 liter Hellcat V8 that churns out a wild 1,025 horsepower when running on E85 fuel. Once the Challenger officially rides off into the sunset, Dodge says it will pivot to EVs and hybrids.

#7 | Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger sedan will accompany the Challenger on the chopping block at the end of this year, closing the book on an unforgettable era of V8-powered muscle cars from Mopar. Just like the Challenger, the Charger has received a slew of Last Call sendoff editions for its final model year, though unfortunately none of them match the insane Challenger SRT Demon 170. Nonetheless, if this list were sorted by 'most missed,' Dodge's muscle car duo would undoubtedly come out on top.

#8 | Ferrari Portofino M

Ferrari's beautiful Portofino M roadster is riding off into the sunset after this year, passing on the position of entry-level––if you would even call a Ferrari that––droptop to the Roma Spider, which has the same 2+2 seating layout and 612-horsepower twin-turbo V8, but with a fabric roof as opposed to a removable hardtop. The Portofino M first arrived in 2020 to replace the regular Portofino that came in 2017, and while its production run was short, automakers like Ferrari are known to replace their models quickly.

#9 | Ford Edge

The Ford Edge midsize crossover is getting the axe after 2023, a move that results from the company shifting more of its resources to EVs. The Oakville plant that currently produces both the Edge and its Lincoln Nautilus cousin will be retooled to accomodate five new all-electric models, which means the Edge will no longer have a place in Ford's lineup. Meanwhile, the Edge nameplate will continue in China, where a fully redesigned model known as the Edge L will be produced and sold locally.

#10 | Ford Transit Connect

Ford plans to axe its Transit Connect small van, which comes shortly after Ram announced it would discontinued its ProMaster City in late 2022. And with Mercedes putting the Metris out to pasture as well, there will no longer be a such thing as the small van market in the U.S. after 2023. Ford says that "decreased demand" for small vans in North America pushed it to kill off the Transit Connect, though the model will continue in other markets as the new, Volkswagen-based Tourneo Connect.

#11 | Jeep Cherokee

Jeep quietly discontinued the Cherokee compact crossover at the beginning of this year, with the final model rolling off the line at the Belvidere, Illinois plant this past February. The Cherokee name first appeared as a two-door version of the Wagoneer in 1974, before switching to an increasingly popular unibody layout in 1984. It then handed the baton to the failed Jeep Liberty in 2001, and eventually returned for 2013 as a compact crossover. Since then, the only notable upgrade was a mid-cycle refresh for the 2019 model year, and in recent years sales have fallen flat likely due to its age. While the outgoing Cherokee failed to keep up with the red-hot compact SUV segment, Jeep has told us to stay tuned for a replacement in the future.

#12 | Kia Rio

Another cheap car bites the dust, as Kia plans to pull the Rio subcompact from the U.S. after the 2023 model year. Dwindling sales were the main culprit for the demise of the Rio sedan and its 5-door counterpart, as buyers continue to flock to the brand's SUVs. In most markets, a replacement will come in the form of the recently-revealed K3 sedan, though it might not reach American buyers.

#13 | Kia Stinger

The Kia Stinger was a niche model to say the least, and as a result of the large hatchback's middling sales charts, a second generation just didn't make sense. While it never caught on with buyers, the Stinger's 2018 debut both shocked and impressed enthusiasts, standing out against Kia's more conservative offerings at the time. The Stinger's daring design and upmarket demeanor can be credited for making Kia the smash-hit brand it is today, and its lively spirit will continue with the Kia EV6 GT, which can reach 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds.

#14 | Lamborghini Huracan

With all remaining units of the Lamborghini Huracan already spoken for, the V10-powered supercar is at the end of its rope. But don't fret, as Lamborghini is actively working on a successor to the Huracan. The only bad news here is that the V10 engine will be retired permanently once the last Huracan leaves the factory, as the Huracan successor will instead use a hybrid V8.

#15 | Mazda CX-9

With the all-new CX-90 three-row launching for 2024, it comes as no surprise that the CX-9 will be getting the axe after the 2023 model year. The SUV launched for 2006, and was last redesigned in 2015 using Mazda's Kodo design philosophy. Although a looker, the CX-9 always fell behind its class in terms of space. Obviously, the demise of the CX-9 doesn't mean Mazda is done with three-row SUVs, as its CX-90 replacement has already taken its place in Mazda's showrooms.

#16 | Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 is no longer on sale in the U.S., but you probably couldn't even buy one anyway––unless you live in California and are okay with the MX-30's meager 100 miles of range. As a result of the MX-30's exclusivity, and not to mention its complete lack of competitiveness among other EVs, only 324 were sold last year, and just 66 have found homes so far in 2023. As for the rest of the world, the MX-30 EV will continue on alongside the new MX-30 R-EV, which combines its small electric powertrain with a rotary engine––Mazda's first since the RX-8 was discontinued in 2012.

#17 | Mercedes C-Class Coupe/Cabriolet

Mercedes is cracking down on its excessive lineup of coupes, convertibles, and wagons, as it plans to replace them all with a single model called the CLE. That means the two-door versions of the Mercedes C-Class won't live to see another generation, leaving the traditional four-door sedan as the only C-Class model after 2023.

#18 | Mercedes CLS

The swoopy CLS four-door coupe is yet another victim of the recent efforts to simplify the lineup over at Mercedes, despite it being just one year after the CLS received a refresh. Riding on the same underpinnings as the more conventional E-Class sedan, the CLS went through three generations, with the first arriving back in 2004. Interestingly, the CLS is leaving us around the same time that the latest version of the mechanically-related E-Class arrives. While the smooth styling of the CLS will be missed, you'll still find a similar aesthetic in the faster––albeit more expensive––Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door.

#19 | Mercedes E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet

With the coupe and convertible variants of the Mercedes C-Class leaving the stable after 2023, the larger E-Class two-door models are following them out of the gate. This comes around the same time in which the next generation of the traditional E-Class sedan will be hitting the market. As for Mercedes two-doors overall, we'll still get to enjoy the SL, AMG GT, and the upcoming CLE next year.

#20 | Mercedes Metris

The Mercedes Metris is a bargain basement version of Europe's popular V-Class luxury van, slotting below the fullsize Sprinter as a smaller commercial van directed at American businesses. However, the U.S. isn't quite as interested in small vans as the rest of the world (only 60,000 Metris vans have been sold here since 2015), which means the Metris will no longer be available after 2023. And before you go looking for a new small van next year, Ford and Ram are killing their own offerings as well, which means small vans won't even exist in the U.S. in 2024.

#21 | Nissan Maxima

Nissan will join Toyota and Detroit's Big Three in abandoning the rapidly shrinking fullsize sedan market, as the aging Maxima was given the axe shortly before 2023. While it was a comfortable cruiser, the Maxima had lost most of the sporty charm that Nissan relentlessly advertised at the beginning of its long production run. It's been rumored that the nameplate will return as a more modern hatchback-style electric sedan in 2025, but for now, it's time to say goodbye to Nissan's large sedan.

#22 | Toyota CH-R

The CH-R was a funky small crossover that migrated to Toyota's lineup after the Scion brand was killed off at the end of 2016. However, the CH-R was always a bit too small for America's tastes, and with the marginally larger Corolla Cross now filling in as a more practical alternative, there's no longer a need for the small crossover in the U.S. Meanwhile, Toyota is readying a second generation for the European market, where the CH-R proves more successful.

#23 | Volkswagen Arteon

It's beyond us how the average U.S. buyer failed to notice Volkswagen's stunning Arteon hatchback, as they flocked to the brand's less inspiring crossovers instead. Regardless of the Arteon's 'budget Audi' demeanor, the sales charts revealed to Volkswagen that the Arteon just didn't catch on with customers. VW has announced that the Arteon will be leaving us for good after this year, as the brand looks to focus on higher-volume models at the expense of more niche vehicles like this one.

#24 | Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

With the debut of the third-generation Panamera hatchback, Porsche has decided to cancel its attractive wagon counterpart. The Sport Turismo was first introduced for 2017 as part of the Panamera's second-generation makeover, which means it managed to survive through a six-year production run. While we'll definitely miss this stylish longroof from Stuttgart, Porsche reasons that almost no one was interested in the model. You'll still find plenty of practicality with the latest Panamera, as it continues to take on its distinctive a four-door hatchback shape, and a Porsche wagon still exists in the form of the all-electric Taycan Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo.

#25 | Jeep Renegade

Jeep's smallest SUV is heading to the chopping block after 2023, as first reported by Automotive News. The Renegade first debuted for the 2015 model year, but has seen a rather rapid decline in sales each year since then. The automaker expects to have sold only 21,000 units by the end of 2023, whereas it managed to move as many as 97,062 Renegades off the lots in 2018. In axing the Renegade, Jeep will be able to shift its focus to more profitable models such as the Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer nameplates. From 2024 onward, the automaker will tout the slightly larger Compass as its smallest offering in the U.S.

#26 | Fiat 500X

While it's been on the market for nearly a decade, Fiat's adorable 500X crossover failed to become the sales success the brand so desparately needed in the United States. Up until the recent debut of the 500e city car, the 500X has been the last Fiat model standing here in the U.S., after the company's 2011 return to our shores fell flat. Over the course of the 500X's career, sales only surpassed 10,000 units in 2016, with the remaining years spent carrying the weight of Fiat's dying American arm on its shoulders amid abysmal sales. While we'll miss Fiat's small-scale SUV, it seems that American customers won't.

Which discontinued car will you be missing the most?