A new study has revealed the ten car models that will go extinct first. The Hyundai Coupe has topped the ranking.

Car parts marketplace Ovoko gathered a list of the most popular petrol and diesel car models from YouGov and calculated their rate of decline from the number of registrations in the UK. They were then able to figure out if the models are in decline or rising, and how long it will take each to get to nearly zero registrations or reach ‘extinction’.

At the top of the ranking is the Hyundai Coupe, which will reach nearly zero registrations on 28 August 2026. This means the model has just under two years until its predicted extinction date and has the least time remaining among all popular models.

In second place is the Renault Megane, with an extinction date of 7 July 2029, according to its rate of decline. Therefore, the Megane has only four years and nine months left.

The Ford Mondeo is in third place, with an estimated time of death on 24 May 2033. This leaves the model with approximately eight years and seven months until it reaches a critical number of registrations.

Fourth place, reaching almost no registrations on 13 January 2034, is another Renault model – the Renault Scenic. The Scenic has only nine years and three months left at its current rate of decline.

Another Ford model is next in the ranking, as the Ford Ka takes fifth place. The Ka will have nearly zero registrations on 18 February 2035, leaving the model approximately 10 years and four months until it goes extinct.

In sixth place is the Toyota Avensis model, which is predicted to face extinction on 19 August 2037. This means the Avensis has 12 years and 10 months left.

Also in the ranking is the Audi A2 in seventh place. At its current rate of decline, the A2 will reach next to no registrations on 28 February 2046, giving it 21 years and five months left.

The Kia Carens is predicted to face extinction on 10 January 2049, putting the model eighth in the ranking. This means the Carens has approximately 24 years and three months left.

In ninth place is the Mazda 6, which will be extinct by 18 April 2049 at its current rate of decline. It will take approximately 24 years and six months for this model to reach a critical number of registrations.

Finally, in tenth place is the Jeep Cherokee. This model is likely to face extinction and have next to no registrations on 3 June 2050, leaving it 25 years and eight months until the model reaches extinction.

Top 10: Car models likely to be extinct soon

Rank Model Extinction Date
1 Hyundai Coupe 28 August 2026
2 Renault Megane 7 July 2029
3 Ford Mondeo 24 May 2033
4 Renault Scenic 13 January 2034
5 Ford Ka 18 February 2035
6 Toyota Avensis 19 August 2037
7 Audi A2 28 February 2046
8 Kia Carens 10 January 2049
9 Mazda 6 18 April 2049
10 Jeep Cherokee 3 June 2050

Vytas Palovis, Vice President of Growth at Ovoko, has commented on the findings: “Petrol and diesel car models are facing a swift decline as the automotive industry shifts towards electric vehicles. With increasing regulatory pressures, stricter emissions standards, and growing consumer demand for eco-friendly options, many traditional fuel-powered cars are likely to see a critical drop in registrations in the coming years and some models may become extinct altogether.

“Many of these models have become icons, representing decades of automotive design, engineering milestones, and a sense of nostalgia that can’t be replaced by modern alternatives. It is bittersweet to witness the gradual extinction of cars that have left such a lasting imprint on driving culture.”