teens and young drivers are showing more interest in sedans than suvs Like wearable fashion, automotive trends tend to be fairly cyclical. As CUVs and SUVs became the new norm over the last few decades, it was only a matter of time before those commonly seen as "trend setters" or more willing to take chances returned to what was once "in." This round of "everything goes in cycles" is highlighted by teenagers and younger drivers showing more interest in the prospect of buying sedans rather than SUVs, with many reasons behind their rationale. teens and young drivers are showing more interest in sedans than suvs The Detroit Free Press recently published a story with anecdotes and data showing that buyer interest in sedans-you know, actual cars-is increasing as the cohort's appetite for CUVs and SUVs wanes. Industry experts believe that even though people have been flocking to taller vehicles in droves, the drawbacks may be starting to push people toward lower, more traditional cars. With interest and reason usually comes an automaker investigation, which can lead to the production of said vehicles. To be clear, this isn't an outright statement that sedans will return to rule, but rather the tip of the iceberg as to why it might be time to revisit the old-school sedan and wagon. We're living in an era in which neither Ford nor Chevrolet sells a sedan in the USA, while both cram as many CUVs/SUVs into the space as possible. CarScoops is calling it "SUV fatigue," and that might be the perfect descriptor. 2027 Infiniti QX65: All the Details teens and young drivers are showing more interest in sedans than suvs As for the reasons behind why sedans have an increasing probability of making a comeback, the dominoes are certainly stacking in their favor. Cox Automotive's data indicates that compact SUVs are around $10,000 more expensive on average than compact cars, while midsize SUVs are a massive $16,000 more expensive on average than their sedan counterparts. Fuel economy, too, is a major factor in current buying trends and consumer interests. With gas prices stretching wallets and no end in sight, paying to fill the tank is only hurting more and more. Sedans tend to get substantially better gas mileage than SUVs, thanks to being more aerodynamic and weighing less, which could amount to thousands in savings each year when buying a car versus a crossover. teens and young drivers are showing more interest in sedans than suvs The data supports this interest in more efficient vehicles, too. The Escalent EVForward 2025 Teenagers DeepDive showed that (from a survey of over 1,000 teenagers ages 14 to 19), 51% of those involved in the poll said they could see themselves driving a sedan in the future. Compared to 31% for SUVs and 14% for trucks, that's a massive margin looking forward to owning a sedan rather than another type of vehicle. Obviously, we're not mad about this; sedans tend to drive way better than CUVs/SUVs, and that's a good enough reason for us to make the push for the old-school "car" to come back into the mainstream. Now that effectively everyone's parents and families are in CUVs and SUVs, moving back to the sedan might just be seen as edgy and cool. Bring it on. The 10 Best Engines Ever Put Into American Cars
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