Dodge Charger
Ironically, the Dodge Charger would feel less outdated with its classic muscle car looks. The current version looks like a more generic modern car, but is built on an old platform and still needs to evolve its tech features. Its changed image has impacted the Charger’s long-term relevance.
Hyundai Kona Electric
The once-savvy Hyundai Kona Electric now feels quite outdated because its range, charging capabilities, and interior tech all lag behind close rivals. Its performance is quite modest, which makes it feel like an early-generation EV that lacks efficiency, leaving drivers underwhelmed.
Infiniti Q50
The Infiniti Q50 looks slick, but even though it's from the 2010s, it looks a bit dated compared to newer luxury cars. The platform is on the older side, and nothing about it feels new or fresh enough to excite drivers. Its minimal style evolution hasn't helped either.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Many people have mixed feelings about the Mustang Mach-E, but it was a striking new model when it first came out. You'd never think so now, with so many rival EVs bringing out faster charging and more refined software. The Mach-E quickly becomes quite clunky.
Volvo EX90
It's barely three years old, but the Volvo EX90 suffers electrical gremlins and glitches that make it feel unfinished. The design is also quite minimalist, making it feel more like a first-try model than a luxury flagship SUV. It will likely evolve with future updates.
Subaru Legacy
As sedans continue to shrink in popularity, many models are struggling to remain relevant. The Subaru Legacy is a car that looks and drives conservatively, making it feel older than it is. Sadly, it fails to stand out, so its plus points don't resonate with the current crop of drivers.
Mitsubishi Mirage G4
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is a great practical car, but contemporary it is not! The bodywork is very simple, and the interior is similarly bare-bones. In the modern car market, even the most budget cars offer some refinement, yet the G4 looks like it’s stuck several decades back.
Chrysler 300
Despite its bold, less conventional design, the Chrysler 300 begins to feel dated as soon as you switch it on. It has a more basic infotainment system, an aged engine, and a heavy feeling while driving that makes it seem much older than other contemporary sedans.
Nissan Armada
The Nissan Armada has gone through several recent facelifts, but it’s still quite a heavy, clunky vehicle. Many large modern cars feel light and efficient to drive, so the Armada’s heavy bulk and hungry fuel consumption age it rapidly. It has a great V8, but is otherwise lagging behind.
Mazda 3
It’s certainly stylish, but the Mazda 3 sometimes feels outdated due to its limited power options, older interface, and overall lack of versatility. Similar cars are moving towards electrification and new tech, whereas the Mazda 3 remains wedded to its old formula, which is aging quickly.
Cupra Born
We expect innovation from the Cupra Born, but it doesn’t quite deliver. Both its battery range and charging lag behind newer EVs, and even its touch-sensitive controls feel outdated compared to more modern takes on tactile controls. Nowadays, if it’s not cutting-edge, it doesn’t cut it at all.
Dodge Journey
It was discontinued in 2020, but the Dodge Journey is still in circulation. This car really shows its age as soon as you get into the uninspired cabin and start up the fairly weak engine. Everything from its safety features to its infotainment system feel dated, and drivers aren’t inspired.
Cadillac DTS
The DTS represents an older era of Cadillac luxury, with soft handling, outdated tech, and a design that looks out of place in this decade. Drivers wanting dynamic agility will view this car as more of a relic than a driveable car, and it risks getting stuck in the past.
Toyota 4Runner
We’ll always love the Toyota 4Runner, but we can’t deny that it can often feel quite outdated once the novelty wears off. Its platform is practically ancient, the engine is rough, and the interior is old-fashioned. Its rugged charm can only carry it so far in the modern market.
Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevy Malibu is hardly modern, but it has been updated many times since the 1960s. However, its current design is still aging as it struggles to keep up with contemporary design features. It has also been affected by the sedan decline, with more tech-forward options taking the spotlight.
Kia Telluride
It was initially groundbreaking, but the Kia Telluride risks feeling dated compared to competitors as they introduce better tech and hybrid options, while it relies on its original design. Great designs only last so long until consumers want something fresher and more modern.
Honda Civic
The Honda Civic has been designed and redesigned to death, so each iteration quickly feels outdated compared to the last. The base trims miss some modern tech, and even the most well-engineered Civics can feel a bit conservative. What’s more, they’re still perceived as "dependable" vehicles.
Nissan GT-R
We can’t deny the Nissan GT-R’s epic performance, but aside from that, several factors make it feel dated. The conclusion of the R35 GT-R prompted many drivers to declare the car “dead,” heralding a new era of supercar luxury in which Nissan’s competitors are flourishing.
Acura TLX
With the market moving towards SUVs, even the most impressive sedans are getting the cold shoulder. The Acura TLX doesn’t look dated, but even the brand itself is leaving the model behind in favor of bigger, newer cars. Aside from luxury, its selling points are fairly outdated.
Chevrolet Express
The Chevrolet Express has always had its audience, but the fact that it hasn’t changed its design in decades is finally catching up to it. Now, there are minivans that drive smoother, have advanced tech, and look more like modern cars. By comparison, it’s antiquated.
Fiat 500X
Big cars generally rule the automotive market, but the Fiat 500X isn’t quite as advanced as its newer, sharper competitors. It has a very modest power output, an aging platform, and outdated interior systems. Its quirky style isn’t as big a selling point anymore.
Seat Tarraco
The Seat Tarraco looks hyper-modern, but it relies on an overly familiar layout that lacks novelty in the current SUV market. It doesn’t have any futuristic features to set it apart, and many drivers find its electrical and infotainment systems quite underwhelming for its model year.
Subaru Crosstrek
It’s dependable and super-effective for off-road driving, but the Subaru Crosstrek is in desperate need of a new facelift. It relies on an old design and engine, resulting in unimpressive acceleration, limited tech options, and a basic interior that doesn’t excite drivers.
Ford Edge
It was discontinued in the US last year due to declining sales, so it’s safe to say that the Ford Edge is officially outdated. The platform was almost 10 years old, so it wasn’t fully up to date with modern drivers' preferences. Now, Ford is focusing on fresher models.
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Luxury branding aside, many drivers quickly find themselves unimpressed with the Mercedes-Benz GLA. It’s cramped inside, relies on an old-gen infotainment layout, and is a bit uncomfortable to ride in. In a competitive market, the GLA isn’t quite up to standard.
Kia Rio
The market shift away from sedans is mostly to blame for the Kia Rio’s dip in relevance, but even entry-level city cars now outrank it thanks to their up-to-date tech and designs. Subcompact models are slowly disappearing, and Kia’s limited updates to the Rio put it at risk.
Volkswagen Atlas
Executive design or not, the Volkswagen Atlas is fairly dated both inside and out. The uninspiring powertrain, unreliable engine, and inconsistent software all give drivers a bad impression, and the sheer bulk of the car also makes it feel awkward compared to sleeker, more efficient SUVs.
Nissan Kicks
Speaking of overly bulky cars, the Nissan Kicks is another that hasn't been updated enough to remain relevant to current buyers. It’s big, yet underpowered, with a simple cabin design and poor-quality parts that limit its potential. It simply can’t keep up with demand.
GMC Terrain
The GMC Terrain has a history of reliability issues, and many drivers feel that the brand hasn’t done enough to rectify them. As a result, it feels old and underpowered to drive, with a clunky first-generation engine, tired design, and overall lack of competitive performance.
Chevrolet Equinox
Newer models are better than older ones, but the Chevrolet Equinox still lags a bit behind in terms of power, interior design, and technology adoption. Its evolution has been slow, allowing rivals with hybrid engines and more engaging designs to whizz past it and eclipse it entirely.
Lexus RX
The Lexus RX has great longevity, but is that enough anymore? Its design is fairly conservative compared to close rivals, and it doesn’t have enough wow factor to put it above more advanced cars. If buyers are going to pay for luxury cars, they need top-of-the-range innovation.
Porsche Macan
We can’t deny that it’s fun to drive, but the modern Porsche Macan feels more dated than the brand’s oldest classics. That’s because it’s sold as a high-tech, luxury vehicle, yet it doesn’t have the newest engine tech. It’s impressive, but not enough to meet every expectation.
Buick Regal
Despite its long legacy, the Buick Regal is now discontinued and has not evolved with the times. Even the latest models had dated styling and interiors, as well as limited powertrain options and minimal relevant tech. Many drivers weren’t impressed with its growth, or lack of.
Ford Bronco
It was reintroduced in 2021, but the Ford Bronco is still rebuilding its reputation after previously being discontinued due to lack of demand. That means that drivers are more critical of it, and many feel its problematic twin-turbo engine and weak components aren’t up to scratch now.
Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi has made some improvements to the Outlander over the years, but some variants still feel outdated when they’re out on the road. Their performance is too modest to truly excite drivers, and the interior is also fairly basic and sometimes inconsistent in quality. Further upgrades are needed.
