8 CARS YOU DIDN'T KNOW WERE DISCONTINUED!

[@faustinaadu2284]

What was ever wrong with Coupes, Cabriolets, Hatchbacks, 2 doors, 3 doors, MPVs? I remember when every manufacturer made every type of Car. We said back then that Cars like those had no character, but nowadays Cars rlly have no character as they are just stupid jacked - up boxes on wheels

[@H0LT-85]

3 door 4x4’s need to make a comeback.

[@danr1920]

No one buys them, but GM gave up trying to make good ones.I had a rental Chevy Malibu (I'm in the U.S.). What a terrible . Really cheap plastics, worst on any car I've seen. My comparable ten year old Honda Accord was smoother, quicker, quieter etc.

[@PL-fj4uq]

Pretty sure it's because EVs (where we are heading) need a load of floor space for batteries and you can engineer them more easily into a tall SUV or crossover, as well as charging more for them than simpler, smaller cars.

[@Alan_GA]

I remember when Mercedes and BMW stuck to manufacturing medium to large saloons and wagons. Within their passenger car segment. These days they make literally everything & anything. Which to me has in a way moved the brands away from their core identity.

[@PL-fj4uq]

@@Alan_GA ​ yes agreed, they used to have status and catered to the high-end, now they just make anything popular and on-trend which is why they have multiple SUV/crossovers and horrid things like the GLE Coupe and X6.

[@davidoldboy5425]

Biggest mistake ever - Skoda discontinuing the Yeti - why oh why?

[@paultasker7788]

Huge following for that isn't there. They replaced it with the karok which is just a seat ateca with a Skoda badge on or a VW Tiguan with a slightly less posh interior. The VAG cars are now far too similar.

[@stevenharrison9257]

@@paultasker7788 A few years ago I helped an elderly neighbour replace his Yeti (which he loved but his lady friend said it was like a van). We tested the Karoq & the Ateca (both nearly new) on the same day; the Karoq is not just a rebadged Ateca with the interior quality & ride of the Karoq being far superior. Despite the Ateca being £1000 cheaper, he wisely choose the Karoq & loved it (just not as much as the Yeti!). Sadly, he died last year.

[@davidminns9799]

Why oh why !! A very big mistake 👍

[@jonstevens5962]

There’s a good looking replacement on the way (BUT, turn away now, it’s a BEV)

[@rscosworthfan]

Agreed

[@MGMan-ce7sf]

As a 60 year old, ruddy-faced duffer who has owned nothing but Jaguars, I resemble that crack, mate! And you're spot on, I wouldn't buy any current day Jaguar if they reduced the price by 50%. Not remotely interested, much the shame. Seriously speaking Matt, please do make a video on what you would do to redeem the dumpster fire that is JLR.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Bless Ya. I’m 67 and never owned a Jag n Now probably never will. Sad Times

[@wyzcienzcsiewmariuzsiewscz5595]

@@Yorkshiremadmickits never too late. Make it happen.

[@sandersson2813]

I had two jaguars in my late 30's and early 40's.

[@bigmatt2896]

im 44 and i daily drive a 2014 jaguar xfr with the supercharged 5.0 v8, its without a doubt the best car ive ever owned, its been faultless in my 2.5 years of ownership

[@garymiller7218]

My jag xe is 5 years old now been fantastic got alot of money off because I worked there.

[@philh3409]

Nice to see the Stinger get a mention...amazing, underestimated machines for those of us lucky enough to drive one.

[@julianwoodman2338]

Agreed, love my Stinger!

[@paulcarter7046]

Looked on autotreder recently at stinger 3.3 roed tax £180!! Is that correct?

[@paulcarter7046]

Apologies for spelling really should check before posting

[@alanchurchill7305]

Definitely a video on JLR

[@djsconsulting]

I agree JLR have lost the plot in terms of selling 4x4's which are the "best 4x4 by far", BUT aren't they very profitable because people love driving around in pretend 4x4. All the Range Rovers would have trim pulled off driving down even quite moderate lanes !

[@derekgb3780]

You're right about the Fiesta, it was regularly Ford's best seller - strange decision to scrap it?

[@craigsmith4161]

Go woke go broke, nobody will buy Fords as they are the first company to push this eco nonsense and scrap vehicles people want and replacing them with electric cross over vehicles.

[@davidoldboy5425]

Lots of rumours about Ford going bust?, they've had loads of claims with firstly powersh.t gearboxes, then eco bang engines, what they need are some proper engineers designing their cars.

[@andrewwaller5913]

Focus is also history

[@LOTPOR0402]

Its only a name , and thats the only thing thats the same to a modern one and one 20/30/40 years old

[@chrisstyles4630]

Down to Vauxhall making the corsa electric so ford are making a new model to rival it

[@iainmacleod4007]

I am a lifelong Jaguar fanatic and have owned more examples of this marque than any other starting with a 1962 Mark 2. They epitomised the marketing slogan ‘Grace Pace and Space. Now they are discontinuing their only sports car the F Type just as I could actually afford one. I despair and Sir William Lyon’s must be spinning in his grave.

[@robcookson7559]

Buy a really good used one before it’s too late!

[@iainmacleod4007]

@@robcookson7559 There are still a few new ones looking for buyers but are mainly V8 models which are pricy and excessively expensive to run. The V6 (Modified V8) has been discontinued several years ago and that leaves the 2.0 litre model. The prospect of owning a 4 cylinder Jaguar sports car leaves me cold.

[@vincetaylor944]

I’m the same as you, I’ve owned 15+ Jags, XJ6, XJ40, XJS, XK8, XKR, the final nail in the coffin for me was the X-Type ! They don’t interest me in the slightest now, they just look like any other car on the road, where they used to have something special. A real shame.

[@iainmacleod4007]

@@vincetaylor944 I had three X Types the last one being a fully loaded facelift SE model. They are basically a Ford underneath and none the worse for that. They are very underestimated vehicles with one fatal flaw, they rust severely on the sills.

[@Dozer67]

​@@vincetaylor944 I've always thought of the X-Type as a Jaguar perfect storm. When it's working it's a Jaaaaaaag. But when it's broken, a lot of it is only Ford Mondeo money to fix. But I also get where you're coming from. My wife worked for JLR for many years. She has 100's of stories about customers insisting on genuine Jaguar service items/consumables. Including customers that were told their vehicle would require tyres soon. And they insisted on purchasing them through the Jaguar dealer network to obtain "genuine" Jaguar tyres. I can only attribute that to brand loyalty, or utter stupidity?!? 🤔

[@dave4ku]

I genuinely think electric cars will fizzle out, the market seems to be dropping massively. Hopefully E fuels will take off

[@brainlit]

I hope efuels take off too.

[@DMBriffa]

I'm not sure what evidence you have for this belief. EV sales accounted for 15% of all new car sales in the UK in the first quarter of 2024. EV sales worldwide in the first quarter of 2024 were up by 25% compared with the same quarter in 2023. This suggests the market isn't "dropping massively". I'd be the first to admit that ICE cars have far more soul than any EV could ever have. However, a large proportion of car buyers put function and affordability before soul. Those buyers will dictate what car manufacturers will make.

[@markm-ci6rj]

Won't, because western governments will stop you buying anything but EV. I am guessing you will still be able to do personal imports from Africa and Asia, but maybe they will stop that too. That is democracy for you!

[@damianleah6744]

Wishful thinking

[@JeffPower-dv3zl]

100%😊​@@damianleah6744

[@Ccmy-do9dx]

Great video! Merc does make the CLE which replaces both the C & E coupes / convertibles

[@juhanuus]

Was looking for this comment 👍

[@daraghmorrissey]

Yes, I actually wanted to get an e class coupe which is a great car. The new replacement is not as premium inside

[@Manc-fh5we]

You’re right. It is absolutely shocking. I feel so sorry for future generations that will never know the sound of a burbling V8 😢

[@TK-Touring]

A 'How to fix JLR' video would be amazing... better yet, I reckon you go ahead and actually do it! Matt for JLR CEO!! 🙌

[@saddoncarrs6963]

He'd have to set up office in Mumbai.

[@DeathlySin]

​@saddoncarrs6963 No he wouldn't. Just because the parent company, Tata, is Indian doesn't make Jaguar an Indian brand. All the research and design etc is still done in the UK. The only Jag not built in the UK is the I-Pace, which is built in Austria. Jaguar is very much still a British brand.

[@saddoncarrs6963]

@@DeathlySin Yes, we can wave union flags at JLR all we want, but at the end of the day, the decisions on whether there should be any research and design, or whether there should be any future Jaguars built at all, rests in a board room in Mumbai.

[@DeathlySin]

​@@saddoncarrs6963 No it doesn't 😂😂 It's all through the offices at Gaydon etc. Last I checked, Gaydon and other such offices weren't in Mumbai, but the UK.

[@saddoncarrs6963]

The Gaydon Centre in Warwickshire is one of the principal design and engineering centres for Jaguar. That's all. You can rest assured it takes its orders from the owners in Mumbai.

[@stuartwilkinson-k1s]

I was walking past my local JLR dealer yesterday. In the corner of the forecourt was a new full-fat 5litre f-type Jaguar. It looked magnificent in metallic gunmetal. Best British car in decades? I think it might just be!

[@saddoncarrs6963]

I think it's actually Indian.

[@Offensivebeast]

@@saddoncarrs6963 just because tata owns JLR does not make either Land Rover or Jaguar Indian, otherwise everyone would be calling Lamborghini German, Bugatti German, Skoda German, seat German, Rolls Royce German.

[@davidaustin1770]

Yes to the ‘fix JLR’ video. Went to the British Car Museum recently - full of beautiful, old JLRs. Current line up is bland, unreliable and expensive. Everyone I know who drives an I-Pace has had significant reliability issues

[@paultasker7788]

It is their first EV but even so the reliability doesn't look too good.

[@Troy-McLore]

From what I have read on the F Type forums, the vast majority of owners believe that Jaguar as a brand will be dead within the next 10years. A very sad state of affairs.

[@85NickT]

The brand won't die. It will be owned by some Chinese EV manufacturer chucking out identi-kit plastic boxes with a nice picture of a cat on them.

[@saddoncarrs6963]

@@85NickT It is already owned by an Indian manufacturer.

[@85NickT]

@@saddoncarrs6963 Whilst that's true JLR is still very much a British company, albeit a subsidiary of Tata. It's that which will go. For me, what they've done to the range is tantamount to corporate vandalism.

[@saddoncarrs6963]

@@85NickT Well, at least Tata gave it a go. When Jaguar and Land Rover had British owners, they just gave up.

[@Upemm]

If not before that. The Chinese market can only buy so many..

[@stuarthall6631]

Yes, Matt, do a "How I'd fix J.L.R." vid. I look forward to it!

[@JackBremer]

Volvo dropping their gorgeous estates is unforgivable too

[@thetruth3213]

No s90 saloon either

[@braintrainSRT]

a one i was shocked to hear was that Volvo is no longer making estate cars, in the past two years they've gotten rid of both the V60 an V90 from the range as well as their saloon counterparts. it really feels strange to say that Volvo of all companies isnt making dependable family estates anymore

[@oliverstemp9132]

Polestar 3 is very estate like. Volvo said that there will be an electric estate in the future.

[@braintrainSRT]

@@oliverstemp9132 i know what you mean but the Polestar 3 still has a crossover element to its design which i dont feel is as appealing as the proper estates

[@Alan_GA]

Subaru, Mercedes, BMW, Audi are the only one's left making large estates.

[@tonyford7987]

Volvo still make estates, just not sold in the U.K.

[@efftee]

New Volvo build quality is awful. Shame considering how bulletproof even the Ford era cars were.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Everything is so dull and utter boring. High technology and tons of screens and electric drivetains. We are definitely living in some dystopian society that is as dehumanizing and as unpleasant as possible.

[@sandersson2813]

The majority of petrol cars are dreary and boring too.

[@andrewwaller5913]

​@@sandersson2813 At least they sound better and do far more range than any Tesla

[@mdbaewy]

@@sandersson2813 That is also true. But as I am growing older, I increasingly find once dull and mundane cars a little bit more interesting, even consider buying. I wonder if it's me growing old and clinging on to older cars so as not to look at the plastic tat of today... I am aware that every generation looked back at older cars as better, more interesting and more distinguishable (my parents said the same things I am saying, about 90s cars), but the cars offered today, although super comfortable, quiet and easy to drive, have nothing in terms of automotive essence.

[@b4tm4nrubin33]

You are right. They want us all in EVs so they can control us. EF them. I’m sticking with my 17 year old diesel, I’ll run it on veg oil if I have to

[@davek7256]

I think the sad reality is if these cars were profitable for the car companies they’d continue to sell them. Even though the Fiesta sold in huge numbers Ford made only a tiny profit on them. People’s tastes change too, yes a low slung sports car feels good to drive and a coupe oozes style but an SUV gives a higher driving position that gives a feeling a safety and security. Tastes will change and in 10-15 years SUV’s will decline and we’ll be back in hatchbacks and saloons!

[@nigelbond4056]

Brings a tear to my eye. I’m holding fast and have vowed never to buy either an electric car or an SUV. I do, however, have a Mercedes CLS350CDi shooting brake and a BMW Z4 23i. I’m a dinosaur 😂

[@milabaigar]

Nope , your not a dinosaur 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JohnnyMQB]

your not a dinosaur and also not a sheep that must have the latest shite suv that cant actually go offroad 🤭

[@saddoncarrs6963]

Don't be daft - SUVs are designed for the school run and trips to the football training ground. Why would you go off-road?

[@JohnnyMQB]

@@saddoncarrs6963 because they evolved from proper 4x4s like the jeep Cherokee and Mitsubishi Pajero and now cant even go offroad,a lot of them are fwd aswell so its just basically a big jacked up car with slightly more space inside and slightly more comfort from bigger tyres,slightly easier to get in but cant actually go through a muddy field or pull a 3.5 ton trailer and thats when they're not fitting completely pointless 20 inch wheels from factory good luck get a decent A/T tyre in 20inch

[@ashtondimovski7074]

For Jaguar, I have the answer: follow the model and precedent Porsche has already left. * Flagship XK corresponds with the 911 * F-Type corresponds with the 718 * XJ corresponds with the Panamera * F-Pace corresponds with the Cayenne Have done with it, and keep it simple. They can later do a specialist supercar and crucially need a larger Motorsport presence. Race on Sunday, sell on Monday sort of thing. It’s really not hard to save Jag. They have the clientele and badge pedigree (particularly over in the USA).

[@thomas05ish]

Commercial suicide by Jaguar, what are they thinking about? If petrol/diesel ban goes ahead Britain will end up like Cuba : lots of old “proper” cars kept on the road because no one wants to buy an EV . If EVs are so good why are we being forced to buy them? Great video.

[@JP-bh7wb]

and those 'proper' cars will be taxed to an oblivion by the government to get you to pay per mile or not own a car.. or anything and be happy!

[@Offensivebeast]

EVs are only really great if you live in a city and do a small commute each day, the whole environmental side of it is just pure false marketing, EVs are a perfect world idea thing.

[@lewis72]

Back in the mid-2000s you would have thought it was insane that Ford would stop making the Ka, Fiesta, Focus & Mondeo. Now we have the Eco Sport, which is such a generic committee named car.

[@paultasker7788]

Which was a bit of a flop. It's puma, kuga and Mustang (err has someone put the wrong badge on it) 😂

[@TheTaffia]

Ford Mondeo is gone as well, although I believe they will still make them for the Asian/middle east market. It has been around since 1992. I have had a few of them over the years, MK3 & MK4 and they were nice big cars and reliable and handled well.

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Make the "Fix it" video, please 👍

[@quinnmullen5601]

Shame about the fiesta. I have a 2006 Fiesta Style 1.25 that I’m learning to drive in and I absolutely love it. Had a couple issues with it there’s a water leak through the boot seal and it wouldn’t drain and I may of scraped it a bit on my driveway but it’s a cracking little car

[@leevanqueef2658]

I have a mk1 Mazda MX5. I drive it. No bings, no bongs or beeps. I turn a switch for the light, wipers, and fan. No beeps, no bongs... Simple. And bloody brilliant. Just like when I first started driving back in 1987. One of the best cars I had when I was a lad was a renault 14. Brilliant little car.

[@robertchattin-smith4321]

No doubt some folk will pull me apart but 3 weeks ago I bought a new XF. R-Dynamic HSE Black 250p, my first Jaguar.I was in the market for a new car and very much wanted a saloon. Went to BMW and was completely ignored by their sales team, same at Audi. Mercedes gave me a 24hr test drive in a C300. Nice car but just didn't give me the "feels". Went to Jaguar on the off chance. Sales team were brilliant, nothing too much trouble and even they have no idea what they're going to do once the last of the saloon/coupe vehicles are gone. Decided on the XF over the F-Type. Heart wanted the F-Type, head said XF. Head won and I'm not disappointed. Got the feels as soon as I sat in it. Been driving for 40 years and have had around 20 cars in that time. Saloons, Hatchbacks, Estates even an SUV. However, a good old saloon is where my heart is and I'm sad to see them go, it's a real shame.

[@akj2387]

This video is miseleading so many people! Can't beleive Matt didn't talk say this. Jaguar isn't discontinuing saloon cars, "Jaguar's new era begins in 2025 with the introduction of a 600bhp electric four-seat GT car in the vein of the Porsche Taycan, which is thought to be followed a year later by a Bentley Bentayga-style luxury SUV and then a large luxury saloon. All will share the firm's new - and bespoke - JEA platform, and are entirely unrelated to its current models. Basically, they decided that they don't want to be generic like Audi and BMW anymore but wanna be higher up the luxury car ladder - alongside the likes of Bentley, Porsche, Rolls Royce, etc. So basically in the future they'll have 2 saloon cars, a Phantom sized saloon I'm assuming? And a Taycan rival.

[@yeracj2799]

JLR fix video needed. XJ and XK designs, with Japanese build and reliability

[@nicolasetherton2534]

I deliver cars for a living, everything from your Range Rover to a Nissan Micra and everything else in between, the Rolls Royce Ghost was my favourite and the XKR but, now, I’ll stick to my 20 year old Saab 3.0 V6 until the engine blows.

[@clawrence6190]

I've had 3 TTs and loved every one of them. A great drive. Even though my arthritis means I can't get in or out of them in car parks now, I'd still have another given half a chance! But petrol, absolutely NOT electric. Listening to the engine was half the fun. I also had a Puma back in the day when it was a proper small coupe. Great fun car. I did go on to the Audi website to price up a new TT recently and see if they still do it with a proper petrol engine - but there it was ... gone!! I was heartbroken.

[@corsaandy94]

The C-Class and E-Class Coupe/Cabrio has been replaced by the CLE Coupe/Cabrio

[@Doyouevenliftjpg]

Peugeot RCZ - discontinued in 2016 and not been a car like it since. Had one in black as my last car and loved it.

[@ph8077]

Great exterior style...then you get inside & think you've quantum leaped into a 2001 206!

[@CB-DW]

I’m on my second CLS Shooting Brake, having owned two CLS saloons before. The current one is a 2017 with all the options including very rare tan leather. I honestly can’t see me replacing it in the next 5 plus years as I there’s nothing else comparable on the road with practicality, looks, 3.0 engine and effortless drive. I still look back at it every time I park it up 😅

[@MrLg55555]

I'm on my 3rd CLS Shooting Brake, an AMG 63S... Previously owned a 350D and an AMG 63... Every time I drove them it was an event and I felt like a movie star... I've had people stop and stare trying to figure out what it is... On a par with a Maserati for drama and looks...Truly beautiful and stunning looking car and in the AMG 63 version, performance and handling that belies it's size... Had the rev limiter removed and the top speed was just shy of 190mph... Missed having one so got the AMG 63S version... Nice increase in power, rev limiter removed and now able to run just shy of 200mph... Definitely not for the faint hearted! And like yourself, I always have a peek over my shoulder after I park up and head away...

[@CB-DW]

@@MrLg55555 I looked very long and hard at the AMG 63 but the fuel economy put me off, but I still look again every once in a while as they are beasts!! Enjoy!

[@johnsamson-snell9558]

That’s a great idea! How I would fix JLR!! I’m a huge Jaguar Land Rover fan having had dozens over the years. I currently have a LR Range Rover L405 and a Jaguar F-Type convertible and I love them both. Big news! I don’t have any problems insuring either of them and they are totally reliable so long as I stay on top of the preventative maintenance. I’m really sad the Jaguar in particular is no more. So much so that I’m going to purchase another F-Type, this time a coupe as I think they are more beautiful. I would buy a XKR but I just can’t bring myself around to paying this government £735 a year in road tax. So, if you can, please make that video on how to save JLR. Thank you. 👍

[@stephenlane9168]

Nice Friday night video Matt. Fiestas in UK were available in the late 1970’s. My first car was a fiesta 1.1 1978. Great run around for the time

[@steverees1936]

The Fiesta and TT for me are the two cars I'll miss the most. I remember seeing the TT at the Birmingham motor show for the first time as a concept car. It was in a dome and Audi asked the public if they wanted it put into production and the rest is history. As for the Fiesta it was Fords modern day model T as it sold by the bucket load. I had a MK2 and loved it. It was an Olympic special with a sunroof and that was amazing for an 18 year old with his second car.

[@johnhaynes9910]

I think your comments Matt about Jaguar actually tie in as to why all these cars are being discontinued. Jaguar were caught in an 'inbetween momemt' in their product development cycle. Apparently they did develop an XJ replacement but had to cancel it as they looked at the product mix they could offer over the next few years. This was because under the "Green Rules" in both the EU and here they have to increase the percentage of EV products in their total sales each year and failure means big financial hits. I don't know but my guess is that it is easier for manufacturers to delete the high cost, low volume models plus the one odd ball in your list, the high volume Fiesta in order to balance their product ranges and sales volumes..

[@richardatkinson5059]

Miss my CLS shooting brake.. as you said, sleek stylish and practical

[@CB-DW]

I’m on my 2nd CLS 350 Shooting Brake, gorgeous car!

[@gzk6nk]

I wonder what Mazda will do with the next MX5? The joy of that car is its sublime handling and light weight, which makes its 181bhp ample to have real fun with. If they electrify it, even if only to hybrid standard, the extra weight of the batteries will ruin it.

[@paultasker7788]

It's a pretty efficient car as well. Not too polluting. Especially given the number of miles most do which isn't that many. A heavy electric version would be a shame. As lightness and simplicity are the key strengths.

[@richardchandler6976]

One thing for your JLR fix. Reduce the service intervals. My local specialist has virtually stopped the regular Ingenium issues (timing chains breaking etc) by getting his customers onto 10,000 mile/ 1 year oil changes. Stop chasing low fleet running costs with extended service intervals!

[@markwhiting9831]

Our freedoms are under attack. No, I don't identify as a tin hat wearer but every day, as a 66 year old, who remembers what is felt like to 'endure' the liberal 70s, I almost despair at what seems to be happening. Thank you Matt; I have followed you almost from the start of HPA and respect your insight, honesty and business brain. Out of those you mention? I'll take an R8; I couldn't get in or out.....but it's a beauty. Strength to you. 😊😊

[@ks3304]

Gonna be real, I think jags not looking jags anymore is hurting them the most, specifically the the SUVs as well as even the XE,XF saloons. At least Rollers still looks rollers, bentleys still look like bentleys, and well, porches look like porches...

[@andyliptrot5036]

"My primary school teacher had a mk1 Audi TT" I feel absolutely ancient 😢

[@msalzberg4962]

I've owned 3 Jaguars, all bought from my local dealer, the first Jaguar dealer in the US (been selling Jags since the 1930's!). They've sadly given up their dealership and are now only selling Land Rovers. They sold 50 Jaguars last year. 50. That's why Jag has pulled out of the US market.

[@ZZR1200ZX]

New cars are designed by computers therefore no soul. My first car was a Ford Anglia I polished it every week regardless. As a seventy year old I had the pleasure of driving ICE cars for over fifty years . I feel sorry for the next generation with their electric cars.

[@HussainMubeen]

I think Rory did a similar video about Jaguars pitfall. Jaguar shouldve released that electric XJ, and their supercar in limited production numbers. The sheer stupid mistakes jag make is truly astonishing. I love jaguar but the need sum1 to spearhead them in the right direction. Ian Callum was a great asset when he was there

[@tullochgorum6323]

For me, the most significant discontinued model in recent time is the Skoda Citigo. This is the kind of car we actually need. It was very affordable. My Eco version does 70mpg on the motorway. Zero road tax. ULEZ compliant. Very low insurance. Good packaging means it carries 2 adults + luggage with ease. It's relatively refined and fun to drive. It handles Lake District passes with aplomb. It's cheap to repair. The body was designed by the team who did the Veyron - it looks great. But Skoda have ditched it to focus on gas-guzzling SUVs which offer higher margins. Something deeply wrong here...

[@williammurphy3766]

Yes, the identical Seat Mii is wonderful. After eleven years and 127,000 miles it runs like a Swiss watch. Comfortable, agile, well equipped, economical (70 mpg on a gentle motorway run), reasonably cheap to service, astonishing amount of cargo space if you put the rear seats down. Very attractive dashboard, easy to use controls, generally well equipped.

[@tullochgorum6323]

​@@williammurphy3766 Thanks for the heads up. It seems that Seat have dropped their old version (which reviewers generally felt was slightly inferior to the Citigo) and simply taken over the Skoda version - the body shape at least. And there is still the equally annoyingly named VW Up!, though you pay more for the same car just for the badge. It seems that they are all made on the same production line, though some components vary. Having had some very nice and sporty cars in the past, what I didn't expect was that the Citigo/Up/Mii would be so fun to drive! Tight and responsive and quite nippy too if you want, provided it's not heavily loaded. And motorway cruising is surprisingly refined for a city car - much better than the equivalent Toyota. I'm mainly driving through the fells in the Lakes, and it's great on the steep, narrow lanes. Plus I can often fit into parking spots that the bloated SUVs have left open...

[@pug2052]

I’d love to graft a 1.4 tdi into a vw up! It’d be amazing on fuel

[@tullochgorum6323]

@@pug2052 I know a grizzled old AA man who advises folks not to get diesels these days. The emission laws mean they have become very complex with lots to go wrong, and the shrinking market means that companies don't put in a fraction of the research and investment they do when they develop a new ICE engine. A recipe for headaches. On the other hand the little 3 cylinder engines on the VW group city car range are very frugal, with the Eco version giving some of the best figures of any ICE vehicle.

[@pug2052]

It’s sad really the car scene really is going down hill now another pleasure they have taken away from us

[@robintowers769]

Volvo v90 , VW Arteon , Mazda 6 all used to build good looking practical estates suitable for dogs that cannot jump into SUVs ! One of the most popular dogs in the UK for a considerable number of years ?? The miniature dachhound .... woof woof

[@sandersson2813]

There is a new Passat coming out this year at least in estate form. Perhaps it isn't getting sold in the UK, but it hasn't been discontinued as a model.

[@rickybaskerville4489]

The golf isn’t being discontinued in the uk either just going all electric

[@Blackmamba12345]

Based on the Skoda, it’s basically a Skoda Octavia. Rubbish and overpriced. The last good Passat was the B5 / B5.5 which was based on the Audi A4/A6 platform.

[@sandersson2813]

@@rickybaskerville4489 The new Passat isn't electric. You can have it as a 2.0 litre diesel (though maybe not in UK) They have the ID7 as the fully electric alternative.

[@sandersson2813]

@@rickybaskerville4489 The Passat isn't electric, it's a hybrid (or diesel in Europe) The ID7 is the all electric.

[@WparuSlowach]

Totally agree, is nothing on the market for young or mid age people. Just SUV for big families, show off personalities or older people. The same is happening to car customisation. Mostly we can pick boring colours, or two, sometimes three car setups. The only brands which I will consider are Toyota, Mazda, Lexus. There you can still find a piece of old great analog automotive for good money. Sadly… we have less and less choice.

[@PJH67]

A few months back I saw photos of the new Toyota Prius and I thought it looked a decent shape, underneath it said that Toyota wouldn’t be selling it in the UK because people are only buying SUVs. Sad we won’t get much choice in the future.

[@seancorker5815]

The new Prius is coming to the uk. They changed their mind. It’s looks awesome

[@andymclaughlin4345]

All volvo estates and saloons... gone from the UK.

[@TK-Touring]

Very sad decision

[@andrewwaller5913]

Plus diesels

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

Same in Denmark. Have two 2023 V60s in the household, that we will keep for as long as possible. Fantastic cars, maybe the last of the multiple Volvos we have owned.

[@AgtX999]

The Lexus LC500 & RC-F are done too.

[@DjNikGnashers]

I bought an OG M2 last year, I just think that was peak BMW and probably peak sports coupe ice. 1500kg is about as heavy as I want to go for a 'sporting' coupe, it has enough power without being too powerful that you cannot exploit it on the road, and it looks beautiful without any massive beaver tooth grill or fake vents.

[@Xenon777_]

It's a shame they discontinued the Skoda Yeti.

[@stephenhealey6023]

No it's not

[@chrishalstead4405]

Definite yes to the JLR video.

[@jennaroberts9376]

JLR needs your fix video

[@tug1345]

JLR should only be making 7 models, 3 Jaguar's a GT Coupe, an XJ luxury car, and one a smaller one bit like an XE or XF or in between, Land Rover have 4 models a rough chunky farmer friendly out doors type 4x4, a smaller but luxurious freelander size and type, a bigger family friendly maybe 7 seater, then the full fat Range Rover heavily focused on luxury and style combined with 4x4 ability that's all they need to focus on, I'd maybe consider an even smaller Jaguar to compete in the luxury hatchback segment Audi A3, BMW 1 series class but focusing on class and style

[@Offensivebeast]

The coupes would need to be in 3 entirely different segments, you’d want one that competes with the cayman then a 911 competitor and then a proper supercar competitor, otherwise they’d get washed together and the best of the 3 would be the only seller and the other 2 would eat money, I think what Land Rover is doing now is fine, they’ve pretty much covered every segment that actually delivers sales, a “chunky farmer” 4x4 which I guess translates to old defender probably wouldn’t be worth their while since the new defender has gotten into that segment (not as much as an old defender would’ve but it’s a lot more profitable and easy to sell) while still selling in the masses to others, the freelander like vehicle they already make, the discovery sport and Evoque both cover that segment, however they aren’t boxy enough in my opinion, the family friendly 7 seater they already have with the Discovery and 8 seats in the Defender 130 and 7 seats in the current Range Rover and Discovery sport, the current Range Rover basically sums what you said. Jaguar however are going to need a crossover or 2 to stay in business, for instance the F-Pace and E-Pace need to stay, they’d need to entirely revamp the XE, and they’d need to choose between the XF and XJ as doing both will be too costly for them, I like the idea of a smaller Jaguar, I think a Jaguar version of the bmw 1 series E82 would be a hit. Not a huge fan of removing models like the Range Rover Sport from LR’s lineup by limiting them to 4 models as that vehicle does basically everything well and sells very well for them and covers a big segment in the SUV market, the velar also covers a good segment same with the Evoque.

[@BenWoods1]

good start to the weekend

[@PL-fj4uq]

I think they don't make EV convertibles/coupes (as you said) because the batteries have to go in the floor which is why EVs are so suited to common SUVs and crossovers, you can 'hide the batteries' in a raised floorplan and no-one is going to be throwing it round corners. Just need to look at something like the MG5 EV estate which looks a bit weird and ungainly because the body seems to be quite high compared to a normal car.

[@ThisIsMyRodrick]

How to fix JLR? Start with the PR department regarding insurance costs and stolen cars 😂

[@Jake.brazier]

The fiesta was discontinued due to rising production costs. Was starting to cost a lot to make and they couldn’t justify raising the price to what it would need to be risen to to remain profitable - and the C class has been replaced w a slightly larger CLE to replace both C and E coupe/cabrio

[@franekkimono2549]

good idea for a video: how to change JLR for better

[@lm971120]

Just to make you guys aware, Suzuki Swift Sport has now been discontinued in the UK (only selling remaining stocks). In addition, in Japan the current Sport model (JDM never got the K14D hybrid) got facelifted while the new generation of the ordinary model came out, suggesting in the short term no new model is coming (and doubtful if the successor will even make it to Europe thanks to numerous emission regulations).

[@JayzStuff]

Don't worry, the C-Class and E-Class coupe/cabriolet have merged into the new CLE. We are just waiting to see what AMG engines they give us!

[@kondjanegongo796]

my thoughts exactly... the E and C replaced the CLK and now have just gone back to that with a new badge.... yet matt forgets about the legendary S Coupe and Cabrio

[@fruitmachinestu]

I’m currently the owner of a tts brought to my attention from your review, and I love it.

[@davidbillberg2203]

The best Friday entertainment!

[@WillPearsonAviation]

Ah Man, Always😃

[@andrewmitchell6351]

indeed ... and spoilt for choice today ..... think my line up looks something like: High Peak Church House Classics World Snooker ...and last, and unfortunately now, least .... practice / qualifying for Miami F1 As a JLR fan (well, the LR bit), would be interested to see what you'd fix .... starting with quality control!

[@adambeaver1749]

The Stinger got a mention ! I love my 3.3 GTS. Had it a year now. Still turns heads in Pearlescent White, and attracts attention. Very capable and underated....and goes like stink ! You gotta drive one Matt ! Mines available if you fancy it 😉

[@frog480]

Hi Matt, I like the sound of the JLR video.

[@deyon100]

It’s a sad day for passionate drivers who see more than the A-B commute who actually have fun in their cars 😢

[@samrogers596]

It’s got to be the Golf for me, it’s an iconic car. Half my family have had one, including myself. They are well put together, generally good to drive and so versatile! It’s a crying shame and one I think Volkswagen will regret in years to come

[@JackBremer]

And they made an EV Golf, which I'd say is a far better proposition than the id3

[@paultasker7788]

I've got the 7.5 which is incredibly well designed. Everything is easy to find and use. It all went a bit wrong with the 8 IMO and the removal of some of the controls and buggy infotainment. You could call it a bit dull especially in estate form like mine (although its starting to look a bit less bland next to some of these SUVs but it is a very good all rounder and it handles quite nicely. Its really easy to live with. Surely the ID3 could become the golf? iD3 is a really silly name in my view.

[@jamesonslow]

I'm an Automotive Engineer by background, but have since moved out of the industry. Now is the time to challenge the norm and to innovate, not produce "stupid jacked-up boxes on wheels" (as another commenter nicely put it). Looking at companies like Lotus and Mazda though there might be some hope. 🙂

[@jondavies1593]

Ford Mondeo is going too isn't it? Volvo have gone SUV only too.

[@faustinaadu2284]

Mondeo went a few years ago. S Max and Galaxy recently died

[@CarringtonHollister]

Ford Fusion for the USA market but the Chevrolet Malibu still lives to die another day

[@DJTMCR]

Agree about the Fiesta. Unfortunately it was no longer profitable for Ford to produce. However the Puma has now replaced it in the sales chart. I’ve bought one and it’s just as much fun as the fiesta, only slightly heavier than a Focus, which I replaced with the Puma. BUT I have a feeling the Ford/VW partnership will result in a rebadged version of the I.D1 or I.D2 called the Fiesta. Great video once again Matt

[@Marcus-cf6xc]

The ford focus is getting dropped next year

[@rouman7]

Good thing.

[@michaelw7438]

I bought my first new car in 1975. It was a VW Golf S, a lightweight 1500cc car before the GTi came out in RHD. Beautiful, quick and a joy to drive.

[@clivehutton7754]

A video on how you would fix JLR would be interesting. Having had 6 Jaguars, 3 Range Rovers, 1 Discovery and a Series 2A, I have become a bit bored with the vehicles they produce now. I think fixing JLR would need a brutal approach, pointing top management in the direction of the main gate.

[@imbek47]

Yes I agree with you Matt, our automotive world is taking a turn and things are changing. As you said when brands are shifting toward and focusing on electric only vehicles it can be a big thing. For example when Honda discontinued the NSX in 2021 because of their focus on electric vehicles as well. Another example is Lexus discontinuing the GS-F in 2020 and the LFA in 2012. One other thing worth mentioning is the fact that every car will be electric so we won't get to hear the engine which will be disappointing. I'm going to be absolutely gutted when all cars are electric. What about car meets? What fun are car meets going to have when everything so quiet?? Electric motors defeat the purpose of a car meet because you won't be able to hear that sweet sounding engine rev hard. I don't want the future to go this way. Or maybe they might be able to make advanced V8 engine sounds for electric cars that sound realistic..? Who knows.

[@connashio1]

What a depressing future! I'm so glad I'm 60, not 16

[@PaulDavy-x2g]

Just purchased a E class Cabria AMG in blue / black. Love it, no idea it is now an endangered specises.....

[@Comfortzone99]

Apart from the Fiesta what is common to these cars is they were mostly owned by men - the Volvo family man estate- the Mercedes man who wanted to declare his oneupmanship from say a Ford - The Jag for the man who reckoned he was the wolf in sheep's clothing etc etc Those men are going as testosterone levels decline across the world and power in a car is also declining as issue..The market now is for Mums (often separated now)who want to drive in a safe environment and taking their child to school in a 4-wheel drive 2.5 litre SUV does that for them..or there is the younger women (or younger men) who are quite happy with a brightly coloured Toyota Aygo or Fiat 500, they have cheap running cost are zippy and easy to drive.

[@dazlad1972]

I own a mk1 focus 199 and a mk1 leon 2003. Ill never sell these as theyre so rare now i never see them. Owned the leon for 9 urs and my late dad bought the focus in 2008.

[@jimd385]

Great content as always, i watch every video you post. …..As a Fiesta owner (on my 3rd one at the moment) I’m sad to see it go. I did read somewhere that Ford ditched it’s cheap cars like the Ka and the Fiesta because they always had to be heavily discounted and as a result they made almost no profit, the plan therefore was to modify the Fiesta, use the same engines, interior, running gear and options list, make it 3cm taller and call it the Puma. Which is now U.K.’s best selling car……only now (because it’s a crossover) it’s £8000 more expensive than a Fiesta….and that’s for the base model with no options.

[@seanmckay6965]

VW need to bring out a new Scirocco even if it's EV. Best car I've ever had stuck to the road like glue and gorgeous to look at.

[@Molloy1951]

Yesss, please make a “How I would fix JLR”, Matt.

[@wizardofthenorth8352]

Really interesting video Matt. I thought I was a petrol head (my first loves were the Rover SD1 V8 or Capri 280 Brooklands) - but this opened my eyes as to where the car market is going. What I'm thinking as I finish the video - buy something now that you'll enjoy - new or upto one year old as this will be your last chance to get something you enjoy - not just some dreary, functional box!!

[@scousecats7357]

Jaguar as a brand is such a shame going, I have an XJ and everybody loves it, one of the best cars ever made in my opinion. Try and convince them to keep making them please!

[@davidthomson8620]

Great video again Matt and yes you speak the truth. SUV's bore me to tears, regardless of brand. A lot of people are brainwashed into thinking the SUV is the only car you should buy. As an example I recently bought a used BMW F10 528i with the 3 ltr 6 engine. I bought it as I needed something for long highway driving which would provide plenty of comfort on these long drives. A friend of mine asked me " Why didnt you buy an X5? My response ........ "because its a F*****G SUV!!!!"

[@neilbeese118]

Totally agree with you on JLR. I bought a 2019 jag xj last year as last chance to have one as a daily. I love it. Problem is, I've got no idea what to get next as new cars seem dull with no character!

[@thomasheart1337]

"How i would fix" would actually be a good idea for a series

[@erniefoster7116]

Great video again, I’m a fan of the Kia Stinger. The police in Australia were using them because we lost GMH Holden and Ford Australia when both of these factories shut down awhile back. That was a sad day for all Australians. Oh well onward and upwards.

[@smithyhouses100]

I `m subscribed to your channel and live in Australia. I was so sad when Holden discontinued the Commodore and was determined to buy one of the last models made locally.They continued with the name for a couple of years with a German built front wheel drive ,but it didn`t sell well and now Holden is gone.So, I`m keeping my V6 rear wheel drive Commodore until petrol cars are illegal,specially after your videos on ev`s and how complicated they are with range anxiety and how to charge them etc.

[@jpalbin1350]

Very good point about JLR - and Jaguar in particular. Would love to see a video with your thoughts to rescue it!!

[@LosihoTTT]

My mum & dad have an X218 CLS 250 Shooting Brake in Diamond White Bright with the AMG pack and 65,000 on the odo (km, not miles). It's in as new condition, until a taxi driver rear ended them on the way to work last month 😕. It has $18k AUD of damage and their insurance wanted to write it off due to market value (statutory write off, not structural). Parents refused and cancelled the claim because they love the car so much. They now have to repair the car privately & chase the other driver for payment.

[@jonathanpriddle6744]

Can we just appreciate the death of the large 7 seat mpv? I’m 22 but can still appreciate their use! I always grew up with a large people carrier as we had a big family and my father was a landlord who renovates houses. Those cars ticked every box, great for a full family holiday with the dog and caravan in tow and a workhorse van the rest of the time! Being 6’1 I’m always complaining about leg room but I can actually manage in the back of my dads current Alhambra but most of the current 7 seat suvs don’t come close! The only other option is a minivan which is a bit overkill and expensive for a family. I appreciate they are some of the most boring cars on the planet but they cannot be beaten for practicality

[@stephandolby]

I don't think it's because of EVs, rather SUVs were exploding in popularity long before the internal combustion engine was put on notice. Also, perhaps firms like Mercedes have finally realised that they can't keep selling around 40 models of vehicle at the same time (nearly half of which are SUVs/offroad).

[@bleanboy2021]

The problem stems from manufacturers being forced to sell a certain percentage of EVs that nobody wants, they have to cut back on the smaller volume cars to cut costs and simplify supply chains. Just depends whether they can outlast Chinese competition on prices, I looked for what I thought was a reasonable car for my needs and discovered it was £45,000, not a hope in hell of me being able to buy a new car now and I've been buying new since the 1980s.

[@anthonypaterson7066]

Hi Matt, As an example, here in Cyprus the Ford importer has for over a year now been importing low mileage Mazda Demio's and Honda Fit's to have a small car to offer customers. A sign of the times I suppose. R.I.P the Fiesta.

[@davidhemsley2720]

Think ditching the F Type was a huge mistake. One of the greatest car designs, ever devised, to look at.

[@nicklynch8092]

My parents fit the Jaguar idea you describe pretty well and I know that when Dad retires in a couple of years they wanted to ditch their F-Pace and buy either an F-Type or an XK. I think they'd be disappointed in JLR's current direction. I have a friend of a friend who works at JLR and he's finding it pretty hard to be excited about where they are going, too. He said that there's nothing but blandness being developed at the moment. On another point you raise, Mercedes are bringing out a new model to replace both the C and E-Class 2-doors, the CLE. It's a bit of a looker (to my eyes anyway) and I quite fancy one!