Full list of cars expected to go ‘extinct’ by 2030
58 classic and once-popular cars have been identified as likely to disappear from roads by 2030.
Temporary vehicle insurance provider, Tempcover, analysed 10 years of DVLA registration data to estimate how quickly the numbers of specific models are declining.
The analysis then forecasted an “extinction date” when registrations could hit zero, and the models completely disappear.
Models | Extinction year |
|---|---|
Citroën Xsara, Mitsubishi Space Star, Nissan Primera, Peugeot 307, Rover 45, Vauxhall Vectra, Alfa Romeo 147, Chevrolet Kalos, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chrysler Voyager, Mazda 323, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 406, Peugeot 407, Rover 25, Alfa Romeo GT, Citroën C2, Fiat Bravo, Jeep Patriot | 2027 |
Chrysler PT Cruiser, Ford StreetKa, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Almera, Volkswagen Bora, Citroën Saxo, Jaguar X Type, Lexus IS 220, Mazda CX-7, Peugeot 1007, Peugeot 306, Renault Laguna, Alfa Romeo 159, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Kia Sedona, Lexus RX 300, Rover 75, Vauxhall Tigra, Chevrolet Captiva, Hyundai Coupe, Hyundai Matrix | 2028 |
SEAT Arosa, Chevrolet Matiz, Isuzu Trooper, Jaguar S-Type, MCC Smart, MG ZR, Renault Grand Espace, Audi Allroad, Mazda 5, Peugeot 106, Rover 200 Series, Saab 9-5, Toyota Previa, Honda FR-V, MG ZT, Nissan Pathfinder, Peugeot 4007, Suzuki Wagon R+ | 2029 |
As vehicles age, they become more expensive for drivers to repair and harder to source new parts, leading many to swap their current models for new ones.
A shift to newer tech like electric vehicles and stricter emissions standards for drivers have also contributed to these models vanishing from our roads.
Declining numbers could mean certain models are bought by collectors as “future classics”, increasing their value.
Did any of your favourite models appear on the list? If so, you better snap them up before they disappear forever.
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