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The Ford EcoSport
For every Ford EcoSport sold on the Canadian market, ten Ford Escapees were sold in the first three quarters of 2021. Needless to say, then, the low popularity of the subcompact SUV encouraged the manufacturer to give up. this year this model launched just four years ago. Not very competitive in a populous segment, it has only passed.
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The Honda Insight
The first hybrid model offered in the country in 1999, the Insight returned in 2018 to open the third chapter of its existence without really knowing why. Disadvantaged by its compact physique and stuck between plug-in hybrids and electric models which are multiplying, it has never enjoyed great popularity. Its low fuel consumption (4.9 L / 100 km) may however make it a good option on the used market.
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The Honda Clarity
Launched after the Chevrolet Volt in 2017, the Clarity found itself overnight without direct competition after the abandonment of its rival by General Motors in 2019. Despite its great overall qualities, namely good electric autonomy (77 km) and a spacious interior, this plug-in hybrid with a divisive design is no longer attracting enough interest to justify its marketing. Like its rivals, Honda now prefers to focus its efforts on full electric.
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The electric Hyundai Ioniq
Born from a very interesting idea to offer a single model in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric livery, the Ioniq in 2017 was Hyundai’s first felt effort to green its image. The electric version left the fold this year, victim of a democratization of the electric, but especially of its positioning in terms of price clearly too close to the electric Kona which offers a more interesting range (415 km against 274 km). The arrival of the Ioniq 5 will only sound the death knell for this variation of the compact.
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The Lamboirghini LP 780-4 Ultimae
For supercar enthusiasts, the mere mention of the Aventador resonates with the magnificent, angry musicality of a V12. Because, long before its assumed ostentatious dress, the flagship of the Italian house born in 2011 is defined by this mechanism whose roots go back to the beginnings of the brand. With the end of the Aventador in the LP 780-4 Ultimae version, this mechanic will disappear, at least in the simply atmospheric form. The rest will undoubtedly be fascinating, but very different.
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The Lotus Evora
In full reform of its range to turn to electrification thanks to investments from Geely, its owner, Lotus has dropped its Evora. The only model offered by the English brand in Canada and detailed here since 2011, the mid-engined sports car will soon be replaced by the Emira, a model with an evolutionary stance. The latter will add an original Mercedes-Benz turbo four-cylinder (355 hp) to its arsenal in addition to the supercharged Toyota V6 (395 hp) found in the Evora. We will remember from the latter that it will have succeeded in refining the image of Lotus.
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The Polestar 1
To mark the launch of its electrified performance brand, Volvo has chosen a model out of the ordinary. The Polestar 1, a grand touring coupe with a timeless design, became the subject of conversation upon its unveiling in 2017. Using carbon-fiber reinforced plastic to shape its body, it ensured its performance by means of a hybrid group rechargeable 619 hp. Its three years of production ended after 1,500 units assembled.
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The Mazda6
Another mid-size sedan victim of SUV popularity, the Mazda6 has seen sales decline in recent years, except for a slight upturn this year. That said, barely 1390 units found buyers from January to November 2021. It is a shame, because this proposal remained extremely competitive until the end of its life both in terms of dynamics and in terms of refinement of its interior. . The Mazda6 will therefore have been marketed continuously from 2003 to 2021 in Canada.
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The Volkswagen Arteon
A very elegant proposal stemming from the stylistic movement of the sedan-coupés, the Arteon was essentially an exercise in style. The one that was born in 2008 under the name Passat CC had barely been redesigned, but was undoubtedly too expensive, while evolving in an arena that attracted a smaller and smaller audience. That said, it remains one of the most beautiful sedans offered in recent years and its roominess and its rear hatch made it a very practical vehicle.
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The Volkswagen Golf The year 2021 will also have seen the end of life of the Volkswagen Golf in its basic version. Directly influenced by the American market, this decision replaced an icon among the compacts launched in North America in 1975 by the Volkswagen Taos, a subcompact SUV. It should be noted, however, that the Golf survives here in its sporting forms, namely the GTi and R. All is not lost, therefore, but the bill thus becomes significantly higher than before.
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The Toyota Avalon
This may come as a surprise to some, but the Avalon was still sold in Canada until this year. The sedan, sold in Canada since 1995 to replace the Cressida, was there in principle, operating in a deserted segment. That hasn’t stopped Toyota from trying to make it more desirable with the optional all-wheel drive. A product that referred to another era and which did not really have its raison d’être if we take into account the rather imposing size of the last generation of the Camry.