From Car and Driver · Joey Capparella · · 1m 10s
Sedan Sales Surge in U.S. with Honda and Toyota Leading
Honda and Toyota sedans lead U.S. sales surge as affordability drives demand.
In brief
Honda and Toyota sedans lead U.S. sales surge as affordability drives demand. Honda and Toyota sedans saw significant sales increases in 2026, with Camry up 11.2% and Accord up 32.7%. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
U.S. Sedan Sales Surge
U.S. sedan sales are surging with Honda and Toyota leading the charge in 2026.
Honda and Toyota Sedan Growth
Honda sedans grew 15.6 percent year-over-year while SUVs increased by only 0.3 percent.
Camry and Accord Sales Surge
Toyota Camry sales rose 11.2 percent to 260,684 units, while Honda Accord sales jumped 32.7 percent to 145,520 units.
Other Sedan Models Rise
Hyundai Elantra sales increased 11 percent, while Mazda 3 and BMW 3-series saw double-digit growth.
Affordability Drives Demand
Sedans cost less than SUVs, with base prices under $30,000 for Honda Accord and Civic versus $32,000 for CR-V.
Fuel Economy Advantage
Hybrid sedans achieve over 48 mpg combined versus 40 mpg for CR-V Hybrid, improving cost efficiency.
What's Next for Sedans
Automakers will monitor fourth-quarter sales to see if sedan trend continues into 2027.
The headline
Honda and Toyota sedans saw significant sales increases in 2026, with Camry up 11.2% and Accord up 32.7%.
