The death list: Cars that aren't coming back for 2013

[Monseratto]

As far as the US market is concerned. But since the US is the 2ND biggest car market and influence carmaker's marketing decisions worldwide, the galant as a car will be gone for good?

The death list: Cars that aren't coming back for 2013 - Yahoo! Autos

Chevrolet Aveo

There’s one reason and one reason only to buy a Chevy Aveo: it’s inexpensive, and you need basic transportation. A prime example of why domestic automakers have been losing ground to import brands, the Aveo should have been killed off years ago. It’s replacement, the Sonic (which, ironically is built on the same platform), is a superior car in every way.



Volvo C70

Proof that there is such a thing as too much compromise, the Volvo C70 was neither a good convertible nor a good coupe. Its power retractable hard top took up virtually all trunk space, requiring use of the rear seats for cargo hauling. Underpowered and ill-handling, the car delivered little entertainment value with the top up; top down, the C70 exhibited more flex than a yoga studio and possessed more squeaks and rattles than a day care center.






Kia Sedona/Carnival

Korean automakers have shown they can take on the Japanese and American manufacturers with sedans and crossovers, but not with minivans. The only Korean-brand minivan currently offered in the U.S., the Sedona rides into the sunset after 2012, a victim of lagging sales.




Hyundai Veracruz

While seven-passenger crossovers aren’t expected to deliver driving excitement, some are blander than others. In a market packed with solid choices from other manufacturers, the Veracruz’s uninspired styling, numb handling and surprising lack of cargo room proved to be its downfall.



Mitsubishi Eclipse

Let’s pause for a moment of silence here, shall we? If you’re a sport compact enthusiast, you know that the Mitsubishi Eclipse actually died with the second generation. Since then, the car has shuffled through various iterations, all of which took it farther away from its original turbocharged, all-wheel-drive, take-no-prisoners-on-the-racetrack mission. It’s worth pointing out that the Eclipse GSX paved the way for cars like the Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi Evo, but let’s be honest here: the real Eclipse was killed off in 1999.

Mitsubishi Galant

Who knew that Mitsubishi still built and sold a mid-size sedan in the United States? Aside from rental car agencies, the answer appeared to be “not many buyers,” leading to the Galant's demise in the U.S after 2012.

Mitsubishi Endeavor

Designed specifically for the United States market, the Endeavor was Mitsubishi’s attempt to build a mid-size crossover that catered to American tastes. The automaker boldly forecasted annual sales of some 80,000 units, but never managed to hit half that amount. By 2010, sales had fallen to just over 4,400 units, making the Endeavor unprofitable to build. Like the Galant, it won’t be missed by many

[niky]

The Veracruz and Endeavor just aren't interesting enough to warrant attention from buyers. Not that there's anything wrong with the comfort level of either... but they're just too boring looking for people to even remember they're there.

Same with the Galant. What a shame. The previous Galants were all sporty, smashing-looking cars... the new Galant just looks... meh. It's a comfortable car with a good amount of pep, but it just sort of fades into the background.

The Aveo... kill it. Kill it with fire. The Sonic is supposedly much better, but it's a much heavier car...

[jave]

The Endeavor looks like something with a birth defect. I wonder who was its designer? Stevie Wonder?

[pop3corn]

maybe the should also include the current Lancer. Magmula nun na-feature Ito sa ff2 lalo Lang humina ang sales. The current model is still not selling a lot.

yun Aveo madami idadamay like the sedan fiesta, mz2, and current rio. They all look the same, Hindi mukhang sedan. Parang ewan.

and I believe the new Civic will be the last model before it goes to the museum.

sa SUV naman dapat siguro pagoahingahin na yun current Xtrail. Pitting it in the price range of modern suvs like cx5, crv, sportage eh sobrang nkakapagtaka kung meron pa ba market research ang Nissan. and what about ASX, it's like a one hit wonder band. parang it doesn't warrant a new model coz buyers who buy it have acquired taste, it's like buying a pug, it's cute, it's small, it looks like a dog - is it

[pop3corn]

and if may add, they should maybe retire the entire Subaru line. dito it is marketed as somehow top of the line, pero punta kayo sa LA, Subaru their are do stripped down to make a sale . And I believe Americans consider it a cheap car kasi Hindi alaga ang mga forester duon, nilalagyan ng brown tint, laging Hindi car washed. It shows Kung among class ng Americans buy that car like the ones who buy the budget SuV mercury brand.

Natatawa LNG ako sa mga ubod ng yabang ng hip young na akala mo diyos ang subaru. Sell your car and travel the world. at ng ma-open yun eyes niyo. Audi included. Audis are selling like what 2M entry here. In Europe, it's just as common as the Fiat and the Citroen and Smart cars. contrary to popular belief that Smart is perceived expensive bec of Hank's movie, in Europe it's the Toyota Vios.

[renzo_d10]

Include there the whole Ssangyong lineup.

[Walter]

No wonder Kia Carnival price has dropped to 1.1M-1.2M level.