Most Reliable Discontinued 2020 Car Models That You Can Buy Right Now

These leftover models are reliable and performed well in our tests

Jon Linkov, Consumer Reports Autos Editor.

By Jon Linkov
Autos Editor

November 24, 2020

A discontinued model isn't necessarily a bad car; sometimes it just doesn't fit into an automaker's plans. And right now, as buyers snap up SUVs at the expense of sedans and hatchbacks, there are a number of models that aren't being brought back for the 2021 model year.

This means that some of the unsold 2020 models can be had at a discount. Car dealers want to get these slower-selling models off their lots as quickly as possible, so they can get some money for them and free up space for the new 2021 models.

Become a member to read the full article and get access to digital ratings.

We investigate, research, and test so you can choose with confidence.

Jon Linkov

Jon Linkov is the deputy auto editor at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2002, covering varied automotive topics including buying and leasing, maintenance and repair, ownership, reliability, used cars, and electric vehicles. He manages CR’s lineup of special interest publications, hosts CR’s “Talking Cars” podcast, and writes and edits content for CR’s online and print products. An avid cyclist, Jon also enjoys driving his ’80s-era sports car and instructing at track days.