Most of the car manufacturers are currently releasing the 2013 vehicle lineups that they intend to sell in the US car. Because of this, the car market is sure to be flooded with a plethora of new car models. They aim to meet the diverse needs of the growing number of car buyers. However, the abundance of new car models on the market will likely overshadow the mere fact that most automakers have already decided to stop production of some of the popular nameplates that were sold in previous years. As a result, many car buyers will no longer be able to purchase the 2013 versions of any of the following models.
1. Hyundai Elantra Touring
Hyundai ultimately decided not to continue production of the Elantra Touring, which is classified as either a small pickup or a hatchback. This is because the demand for this model has been gradually dying down a few years after its first appearance on the US car market. In addition to this, the arrival on the market of more sophisticated and well-equipped SUV models has also brought about the end of the existence of the Elantra Touring.
To replace the spot vacated by the Elantra Touring, Hyundai introduced the Elantra GT, which is considered a more attractive and capable 5-door hatchback.
two. sedona
The Kia Sedona has been a popular choice among many minivan buyers ever since the vehicle came on the market. Unfortunately, Kia has been unable to implement the necessary updates to the Sedona as the nameplate becomes obsolete. As a result, most of its closest competitors have overtaken Kia’s only minivan model in the US car market. Although the Sedona seemed outdated and lacks the features most of its modern rivals provide, this minivan has remained a popular choice until the day Kia pulled the plug that sustains the vehicle’s existence.
Kia is currently planning to replace the Sedona with a worthy replacement, but as of this time, the Korean automaker has not provided the public with potential models that will fill the spot vacated by the Sedona.
3. jeep liberty
The Jeep Liberty is always seen as a victim of the transversal policy that Daimler, the former parent company of Chrysler, has implemented in some of the vehicles produced by the brands under its control. The Liberty was first introduced to the market as a boxy vehicle that resembles the Cherokee but lacks the positive attributes needed to boost its individual sales output. Due to its disappointing sales performance for nearly 4 years, Chrysler decided to discontinue production of the Liberty in exchange for a new SUV model based on the platform used by another Alfa Romeo car.
