These Hyundai Cars May Soon Be Extinct: Here’s Why

Hyundai may eliminate a number of car models from its lineup as it makes way for its new electric vehicle portfolio.

After nearly 30 years, the South Korean automaker could cut the midsized Sonata sedan by 2025, according to the Korean news outlet, Chosulilbo.

The Sonata, which debuted in 1985, features two gasoline-powered engine models and a hybrid powertrain. It is expected to be replaced by the upcoming loniq 6 EV, Car and Driver reported.

Hyundai is also expected to end production of the K5 midsized sedan and Stinger model in the U.S., according to Motor Trend. Production on the Stinger could halt this quarter and would be replaced by the EV6 GT line, the news outlet said.

While Hyundai and Kia have not confirmed the reports, the companies are making a move toward EVs, with a goal of selling 3 million electric vehicles by 2030.

According to Motor Trend, the Montgomery, Alabama, plant that produces the Sonata will undergo upgrades for EV production. The Asan, South Korea, plant that builds the Sonata was shut down and retooled to produce electronics.

However, a spokesperson for Hyundai told Automotive News that the Sonata “remains and will continue to remain an important part of Hyundai’s product lineup.”

Hyundai has sold 9.17 million Sonatas worldwide and is the third best-selling vehicle for the company, according to Chosulilbo.