Common wisdom has it that sedans are a dying breed, moments away from disappearing from our roads altogether.There is some truth to this, as the market has shifted quite dramatically in favor of SUVs over the past decade, but it would be very premature to dismiss sedans completely. They still account for a significant portion of overall sales, and while certain models have fallen by the wayside, the ones that have survived represent the best of the breed.We delve into the details behind the stats to see just how the sedan market is faring in 2026.Sedan Sale TrendsToyotaVehicle Category201520202025SUVs36.0%49.0%59.1%Trucks (Pickups)12.0%16.0%18.0%Sedans (Passenger Cars)47.0%31.0%18.7%Other (Minivans, Vans, etc.)5.0%4.0%4.2%10 years ago, sedans and passenger cars made up 47% of the car market, while SUVs were at 36%. They have shrunk by 28.3% over the past decade, while SUVs have grown by almost the same amount.That is a significant drop in the short span of a decade, but not all sedans have withered away, and some, like the Hyundai Elantra, and Honda Civic and Accord have remained very strong sellers.But of them all, the Toyota Camry has been the undisputed sales champ. Not only has it weathered changing consumer tastes, but Toyota has managed to refine and improve the basic formula to help it retain its position as one of the best value family cars out there.Toyota Camry SalesToyotaYearU.S. Units SoldYoY Change (%)2021313,795—2022295,201-5.9%2023290,649-1.5%2024309,875+6.6%2025317,185+2.4%A well-developed platform, and predictable model cycles all contribute to long-term sales consistency, and the Camry has proven to be one of the most dependable vehicles out there, both in sales numbers and product reliability.The 8th generation (2018-2024) Camry was well-loved for its broad range of engines, spacious interior and the solid dependability that underlines most Toyota products. The 9th gen model brought in some big changes, including a hybrid-only lineup, yet sales increased even in the first model year, and the first half of 2026 should yield even better results.Top Sedan Sales For H1 2026GeminiRankModelSegmentH1 2026 Units SoldYoY Change1Toyota CamryMidsize Sedan179,044+15.0%2Honda CivicCompact Sedan / Hatchback132,440+3.3%3Toyota CorollaCompact Sedan / Hatchback131,403+9.5%The Camry has already improved 15% over last year's impressive results, and the fact that it is outselling smaller and cheaper rivals just goes to show how popular it is. It still has a way to go before reaching the 400,000+ sales figures it achieved between 2012 and 2015, but with this kind of upward trajectory, we may see it get there yet.Another trend that becomes apparent is the increased sales figures across the board for many sedan models. Compared to their mechanically similar Crossover stablemates, they offer better performance and economy and often at a lower base price. For cash-strapped buyers looking for the best deals, the allure of a marginally higher ride height is starting to be outweighed by the better value that many sedans represent.Sedans Are Still RelevantToyotaWhen we look at the most popular sedans currently on sale, the top 10 are comprised predominantly of compact and midsized models, firmly in the affordable end of the market.Sporty luxury sedans like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class have never been massive sellers, but they have both gone from 70,000+ sales per year in 2015 to around half that figure today. SUVs have certainly taken a lot of those sales, but some customers are migrating back to sedans, albeit at the more affordable end of the market.The Toyota Camry is leading the charge, with 2026 sales figures looking to push past 350,000 units. That's not far off the heydays of the early 2010s, and with many popular sedans showing year on year growth, the days of the sedan are far from over.