The automotive world, like the rest of us, is moving on to 2021. Those last few 2020 model year vehicles on dealership lots are being swept out the door as new 2021 vehicles come in ahead of the new calendar year — which, in turn, will bring its own new vehicles and debuts we’re super-excited about.
But the yearly turnover, as always, leaves a few great cars behind that were underappreciated or did not quite make sense in the present market. Below are five such cool cars going out of production in 2020 that we’re going to miss next year.
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Alfa RomeoThe Alfa Romeo 4C was one of the best purist-friendly driving cars out there. It had an impressive power-to-weight ratio, with a 237-hp turbocharged four-pot propelling its sub-2,500-pound heft from 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The trouble was, the 4C was a bit too pure for most people to buy. It was loud, uncomfortable, and short on amenities. It cost almost as much as a Giulia Quadrifoglio.
BMW i8
Will Sabel CourtneyThe BMW i8 was one of the most striking production cars of the past decade, aesthetically. That alone may give it some shelf-life for posterity with niche enthusiasts. But the i8’s hybrid tech now feels dated; plus, its looks and price point of around $150,000 primes you for a supercar, but you can get the same approximate power output from a Kia Stinger GT.
