Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Car Discounts Loom as Automakers Discontinue Popular US Models
Some car companies are going to stop making certain cars.
When car companies stop making a car, they want to sell all the ones they still have.
So they might lower the price to help people buy them.
In the United States, five cars might get cheaper soon.
These are the Ford Escape, Volkswagen ID.4, Toyota GR Supra, Jaguar F-Pace and Tesla Model S. The Ford Escape has been around for 25 years, but it is going away.
The Toyota GR Supra is a fast sports car that will also stop being made.
In India, Hyundai and Kia might change some of their cars, which could also lead to discounts.
The article says there is no proof the discounts will actually happen, so it is a good idea to ask a local dealer before buying.
US buyers may find discounts on five models highlighted by Edmunds: Ford Escape, Volkswagen ID.4, Toyota GR Supra, Jaguar F-Pace and Tesla Model S.
The Ford Escape is leaving dealerships after 25 years and four generations, with US pricing starting at around $31,845.
An Edmunds report says Volkswagen ID.4 buyers could secure discounts of up to $10,000 off the sticker price.
The Toyota GR Supra is reportedly being discontinued after 2026 because production of the BMW Z4, which shares its platform, is ending.
In India, possible Hyundai and Kia lineup overhauls could open discount opportunities on models such as the i20, Sonet and Carnival.
- Who
- Car buyers in the US and India, and automakers including Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota, Jaguar, Tesla, Hyundai and Kia.
- What
- Several popular car models face discontinuation or major updates, and manufacturers may offer discounts to clear existing inventory before replacements arrive.
- When
- As the next model year approaches; the Toyota GR Supra is reportedly discontinued after 2026.
- Where
- United States and India.
- Why
- Manufacturers need to clear existing inventory and make room for new models, and some outgoing models struggle to compete with rivals.
- US models affected
- Ford Escape, Volkswagen ID.4, Toyota GR Supra, Jaguar F-Pace, Tesla Model S
- Ford Escape starting price
- About $31,845 in the US
- ID.4 potential discount
- Up to $10,000 off sticker price
- GR Supra price
- About $59,595 in the US
- GR Supra power
- 382-horsepower engine
- Tesla Model S range
- EPA-estimated 410 miles
- Tesla Model S acceleration
- 0-60 mph in a claimed 3.1 seconds
- Jaguar F-Pace SVR 575 power
- 567-hp V8 engine