End of the Road: A Look Back at Every SUV, Ute, and Van Discontinued in Australia in 2025

In 2025, the Australian market witnessed a surge of new auto brands and models while bidding farewell to several long-standing nameplates. The Jeep Grand Cherokee, after a 29-year run, was withdrawn from the local market along with other models like the Mahindra Pik-Up, LDV V80, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, and Toyota Fortuner, which were offered for 10 years each. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross also saw its eight-year run come to an end in the same year. Additionally, newer models like the Toyota Granvia and Volvo C40 were axed in 2025 as well.

The discontinuation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee marked the end of an era for the once-popular large SUV in Australia. Despite being the best-selling large SUV in 2014, its sales had plummeted significantly over the years. With the withdrawal of the Grand Cherokee, Jeep’s local lineup was reduced to just four models: the Avenger, Compass, Wrangler, and Gladiator.

The LDV V80, one of the oldest models on sale in Australia, was officially axed after 10 years on the market. Developed in partnership with Daewoo, the V80 lacked active safety technology and only had a two-star ANCAP rating from 2013. It was eventually overshadowed by newer and safer vans from LDV like the Deliver 9.

Mahindra quietly removed the Pik-Up from its lineup early in the year, leaving the brand with an SUV-only range. However, Mahindra promises an all-new ute in 2026 engineered specifically for markets like Australia.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was discontinued due to new regulations that its AEB system couldn’t meet. While a replacement model was teased, the Eclipse Cross was axed without a direct successor. Subsequently, a new Eclipse Cross was revealed for Europe, but its availability in Australia remains uncertain.

Mitsubishi’s Pajero Sport met a similar fate due to the same regulatory issues. However, Mitsubishi is expected to introduce a new-generation model based on the latest Triton, possibly reviving the Pajero nameplate.

Toyota bid farewell to the Granvia, which failed to gain traction in the Australian market since its launch in 2019. With dwindling sales and the introduction of new safety regulations, Toyota decided to discontinue the model, leaving customers with limited options for large people movers.

The Toyota Fortuner, a less popular alternative to the Prado, struggled to compete in the large SUV segment. Despite consistent sales over the years, the Fortuner failed to attract buyers on par with its Prado counterpart. Toyota acknowledged that Fortuner owners were transitioning to other models like the HiLux, Prado, and LandCruiser 300 Series.

Volvo’s C40, a sleek electric SUV, was pulled from the market in 2025 due to declining sales, especially after the launch of the smaller EX30. Despite a substantial update in 2023, the C40 couldn’t regain its popularity. While a revised model was planned for 2025, it was ultimately discontinued in favor of its electric XC40 sibling, renamed the EX40.

In conclusion, 2025 marked the end of an era for several auto brands and models in the Australian market, with some long-standing nameplates being retired while newer models faced the axe. The industry saw a shift towards compliance with new regulations, changing consumer preferences, and the introduction of more advanced and competitive models.