A BELOVED Toyota model is being discontinued in just weeks after drivers were excited to see its recent return to US markets.
The Toyota Venza won’t make it to the next model year after four years for sale as a reborn hybrid SUV, known in other markets as the Harrier.
Toyota Venza was first released in 2008 (stock image)[/caption]
Toyota Venza won’t be sold in the new year (stock image)[/caption]
Toyota is replacing the Venza with the Crown Signia (stock image)[/caption]
Toyota confirmed that Venza would cease production after the 2024 model year to make way for the first-ever 2025 Toyota Crown Signia when it was announced last year.
The Venza started as half-wagon and half-crossover when it was first released in 2008.
After a facelift in 2012, the model was discontinued in 2015 due to competition and dropping sales.
However, a second-generation model was released on the market in 2021.
The auto giant is now replacing the Venza with the Crown Signia to continue offering crossover SUVs in their lineup.
The Venza isn’t the only SUV on its way out.
Drivers have weeks to get their hands on a Ford Edge before it’s discontinued in 2025 after 23 years of production.
The Ford Edge was the 25th best-selling vehicle in America last year, but it didn’t save the trusty model from phasing out as Ford plans to instead expand production of its F-Series Super Duty truck.
The iconic Chevrolet Camaro is also retiring after its final vehicles came off the assembly lines in January.
“While we are not announcing an immediate successor today, rest assured, this is not the end of Camaro’s story,” Scott Bell, vice president of Global Chevrolet, said in 2023.
Nissan also announced the Infiniti Q50, the Japanese automaker’s last sedan, won’t be produced after this year.
The luxury sedan going off the production line means the brand only has a few remaining options available for Americans to buy.
“We are transitioning our product portfolio and moving into our electrified era,” Ashli Bobo said in a statement, according to USA Today.
“With this in mind, we’ve made the decision to focus resources toward models in our core luxury segments, continuing on our promise to deliver four new models in the coming years.”
Cars being discontinued for 2025
Dozens of cars won’t make it to the 2025 model year, including sedans, some SUVs, and sports cars.
Cars that are on the chopping block for next year are:
- Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (sedan)
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio (SUV)
- Audi A4 (sedan)
- Audi A5 Coupe/Cabrio (2-door sedan)
- BMW X3M (SUV)
- Bugatti Chiron
- Chevrolet Camaro
- Chevrolet Malibu
- Ferarri SF90 Stradale
- Ferarri 812 GTS
- Fisker Ocean (EV)
- Ford Escape
- Ford Edge
- Infiniti Q50
- Jaguar XE and XF sedans
- Jaguar F-Type
- Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV and E-Pace
- Lamborghini Huracán
- Maserati Ghibli
- Mitsubishi Mirage
- Mini Clubman
- Nissan GT-R
- Nissan Titan
- Ram 1500 TRX
- Toyota Supra (4-cylinder)
- Toyota Venza
- Volvo S60
As Nissan faces financial struggles that might lead to a massive merger with Honda, the brand is also axing its GT-R sports car to make way for electric vehicles.
The GT-R, known as the Godzilla among car lovers, has been in production since 2009 and was known for its sleek design and speed.
“Nissan is now hyperfocused on the future and the next era of exciting innovation in performance,” the automaker said in a statement in June.
The automaker also stopped making its Titan truck this summer to allow Nissan’s plant in Mississippi to manufacture EVs.
Production of the Nissan Titan truck ended in the summer of 2024 to allow the automaker to modify its Canton, Mississippi, plant to manufacture electric vehicles.
“Titan has been an important nameplate for Nissan in North America for 20 years, and we’re grateful to the dealers, customers and thousands of employees who have played pivotal roles throughout TITAN’s lifecycle,” Nissan said in a statement.
Another truck wrapping up at the end of the year is the Ram 1500 TRX, which stopped production last year but had a victory lap by selling 4,000 special editions of the model in 2024.
The Chevy Camaro will also be discontinued in 2025[/caption]
