The year 2023 will be rich in novelties for car manufacturers to launch new models and update some of their flagship models. Peugeot 3008, Renault Scenic, Ford Mustang, Jeep Avenger, Dacia Duster, several models are expected next. It’s also a technological change for many of them, which will be electrified for the occasion. In anticipation of these new opus, several manufacturers have already had time removed several models from their range in 2022. The New Year, which is about to begin, will also be seen planned end of models which were mostly historical for us.

Ford Fiesta

The mythical Ford city car will disappear next year. It’s actually no longer available in the catalog in France, but will definitely be dropping from Europe. Born in 1976, it was a key and flagship model for Ford, which brilliantly coped with the small European models, the first French and Italian ones. There was the current and eighth generation launched in 2017. It, like many other similar models, will be replaced by a crossover, most likely electric.

Ford S-Max

Minivans also suffering from the popularity of SUVs, which are beginning to supplant all traditional categories. in S-Max, the equivalent of the Grand Scénic or C4 SpaceTourer (which disappeared in 2022), will leave the Ford catalog next year. He will be replaced by a large electric SUV, Ford decided to Americanize its range in Europe. The manufacturer works especially well from Volkswagen for the marketing of electric dual models, SUVs, 4X4s and SUVs…

Kia Stinger

It was a very successful and original proposal in the sedan category. Stinger was born in 2017 large sedan-type fastback. It contrasts with current productions with a trunk and a much more conservative look. This is a road with several means of connection, Kia flagship in Europe. It will disappear for good the next KIA EV9a large 100% electric SUV coming to Europe next year.

Audi R8

One of Audi’s greatest sports cars will make its debut in 2023. The legendary R8 was originally created to leave the scene in early 2023, to leave an open field at the Böllinger Höfe factory for other models in the group. In the end, the deadline was postponed until the very end of the year. At the moment, no replacement is planned, the projects are being cannibalized for now Porsche and Lamborghini. She could will be back in a few years on 100% electric, but nothing confirmed yet.