7 models of cars the production of which will be stopped in 2020

According to representatives of the automotive industry, the boom for SUVs "kills" small and large cars.

In 2020, both mass-market models, such as, for example, the Chevrolet Impala, and new “players”, for example, the Fiat 500, will go to the automobile cemetery.

 In many cases, vehicles have the dedicated fans, but it is simply not enough.

Here are the top 7 models the production of which will be stopped in 2020. Nevertheless, they will still be sold.

Fiat 500

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When the Fiat 500 debuted in America in 2012, the two-door car and its Italian "brothers and sisters" were the salvation for the American automaker Chrysler, that was unable to independently create attractive small cars. But the Fiat 500 did not live up to expectations, as Americans no longer became interested in super-small cars. “This could be a harbinger for the entire brand. The climate is now tough for small cars,” said Jeremy Acevedo, Industry Analysis Manager, Edmunds Automotive Research Site.

Jaguar XJ

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Updated in 2011, the full-size XJ car hit the market after its heyday. Large sedans are losing popularity among buyers of expensive cars, who now prefer the SUVs. This means that the days of XJ are numbered.

Buick Cascada

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Customers did not like the car body style, and GM announced that it would cease production of the car after the 2019 model year.

Chevrolet Impala

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This large sedan was once one of the most popular in the US. Despite the critically acclaimed redesign at the beginning of this decade, it was unable to maintain its former popularity. One of its only competitors, Ford Taurus, has also recently been discontinued. According to experts, these models are not as affordable as compact or mid-sized cars. For comparison: the price of a Chevrolet Impala ranges from $ 31,620 to $ 36,720, and the price of a compact Toyota Corolla ranges from $ 19,600 to $ 25,550 dollars.

Toyota Prius C

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When Toyota introduced the Prius C at the Detroit Auto Show in 2012, the prospects for hybrids were much brighter. In 2012, gas prices averaged $ 3.60 per gallon. But with prices averaging less than $ 3 over the past few years, interest in hybrids has plummeted. The Prius C was another victim after its brother, the larger Prius V, was also discontinued.

Infiniti QX30 

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This small crossover made its debut in 2017, but has never been popular with buyers. Sales of the Nissan luxury brand in the United States for the first 10 months of 2019 fell by 17% compared to 2018.

Ford Flex

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This is a lesson for the automotive industry: not every SUV will be a guaranteed “winner”. Ford announced in October that it would stop the production of Flex after the 2019 model year. This is the 11th year since the debut of the SUV. The square design with three rows of seats in the car did not attract buyers who did not like the unusual shape of the vehicle.