Some are being discontinued because they flopped in the market, like the Maybach ultra-luxury sedan, the Mercedes-Benz R-class or the Lexus HS250h, a pricey hybrid that fell short in terms of fuel efficiency, luxury and functionality.
Besides the usual hatchback, sedan and SUV, car shoppers today can consider yet-to-be-categorized cars such as the Mazda5, a micro-minivan, or Mercedes-Benz's R-Class, a maxi-station wagon.