In an era dominated by SUVs and crossovers, it’s easy to assume that sedans are a thing of the past, but the sales figures for the Toyota Camry tell a very different story.Even as buyers flock to taller, truck-based vehicles, this enduring Japanese sedan continues to find its footing in the American market, proving there’s still strong demand for traditional four-door cars.Toyota Camry Like Sedan 2025 Base: $28,700 Base Trim Engine 2.5L Dynamic Force I4 Hybrid Base Trim Transmission CVT Base Trim Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Base Trim Horsepower 184 HP @6000 RPM Base Trim Torque 163 lb.-ft.
@ 5200 RPM Fuel Economy 53/50/51 mpg (best: LE FWD) Base Trim Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined) 53/50/51 MPG Make Toyota Model Camry Powered by Expand Collapse Part of its appeal lies in a balanced mix of practicality and refinement.The Camry delivers extensive passenger space, solid fuel economy, and a reputation for long-term reliability that’s become a key reason buyers keep coming back.Its blend of everyday usability, safety features, and accessible pricing makes it a favorite among commuters, families, and value-minded shoppers alike.
These sales numbers aren’t just respectable — they’re a reminder that sedans still have a place in the U.S.market.Far from being obsolete, this Japanese four-door continues to thrive by offering what many buyers still want: comfort, efficiency, and a dependable daily drive that stands the test of time.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including the EPA.Related 10 Reasons Why the Toyota Camry Hybrid Outsells the Corolla Hybrid The Toyota Camry Hybrid outsells the Corolla Hybrid with more power, space, and comfort—making it the better choice for most buyers.Posts By Tyler Dupont The Toyota Camry remained one of the nation's bestsellers in 2025 It out-sold a bevy of crossovers and SUVs Not all that long ago, there seemed to be a pretty major shift in the automotive market.
Sedans began disappearing from lineups and more and more SUVs were hitting the streets.There is a clear narrative being pushed that Americans don't want sedans and that they would rather have a crossover.However, cars like the Toyota Camry prove that sedans still have a place in the market and that the body style shouldn't be abandoned.
2025 Toyota Camry sales Model Sales 2025 Sales 2025 YoY change Toyota Camry 316,185 309,876 +2% The Camry has always been pretty dominant in sales, with it selling over 300,000 units in 2024.While there was only a two percent increase in sales in 2025, this accounts for over 6,000 extra units sold, which is not a tiny number.This kind of sales volume puts it in the same playing field as some of the most popular SUVs on the market.
With sales so high, the Camry seats the top ten best-selling vehicles in the United States, sitting in eighth place.What are the other best-sellers? Model Sales 2025 2024 Sales YoY change Ford F-Series 828,832 765,649 +8.3% Chevrolet Silverado 558,709 560,264 +5.1% Toyota RAV4 479,288 475,193 +0.9% Honda CR-V 403,768 402,791 +0.2% Ram Pickup 374,059 373,120 0% GMC Sierra 356,218 324,734 +9.7% Chevrolet Equinox 332,301 236,604 +40.5% Toyota Tacoma 274,638 192,813 +42.4% The above showcases some of the most popular new cars in the United States for 2025.Pickup trucks remain pretty dominant, making up five out of the top ten best-selling vehicles of the year.
The Camry slots in just under the Chevrolet Equinox, taking eighth place.Tesla's Model Y also technically makes the list, but they don't report actual units sold for some reason.The Toyota Camry may be the lone sedan in the top ten, but making the top ten in such a pickup/SUV-dominated market is already an impressive feat on its own.
With 300,000 units sold, there is a clear precedent that Americans will absolutely buy sedans, as long as they are presented with the right product.Related The Ultimate Bang For Your Buck Hybrid in 2025 This 2025 hybrid delivers top-tier fuel efficiency, advanced tech, and reliability—all at a price that makes it the ultimate value choice.Posts By Tyler Dupont The Camry is a fantastic all-rounder with a great reputation Toyota has developed the Camry nameplate over decades The Camry's success didn't just pop up over night.
The sedan has been around in the States since as far back as 1982, with Toyota slowly but surely building up a reputation for simplicity and reliability.The modern iteration of the Camry may not be the super cheap car that it once was, but it still embodies its core values.It is affordable, packed with features, light on fuel, and practical enough for the whole family.
2026 Toyota Camry trims and pricing Model Starting MSRP LE $29,100 SE $31,600 Nightshade $32,600 XLE $34,300 XSE $35,500 The Camry was totally redesigned for the 2025 model year, with it launching as a hybrid-only affair.This definitely helped the sedan keep its sales momentum going.The 2026 model year launched last year with a couple of smaller changes.
This includes the addition of a blacked-out trim level called the Nightshade.While a little more expensive to start than some of its rivals, the fact that Toyota has gone hybrid-only showcases their dedication to long-term cost saving.If you're looking for the trim that offers the best bang-for-your-buck, then we would opt for the SE.
It comes with a sportier suspension tune that makes the Camry that little bit more entertaining to drive.It also features some other notable upgrades, including a larger infotainment screen and all-wheel drive.Performance and efficiency Engine 2.5-liter naturally aspirated inline-four (hybrid) Transmission CVT Horsepower 225-232 HP Torque 163 LB-FT Driveline FWD or AWD Fuel economy (city) 43-49 MPG Fuel economy (highway) 43-52 MPG Fuel economy (combined) 43-51 MPG Under the hood of the Camry sits a naturally aspirated four-pot.
Front-wheel drive is the standard setup and comes equipped with two electric motors.All-wheel drive models make a little more power, with another electric motor being added to the mix to power the rear axle.A continuously variable transmission is standard on all models.
This setup gets the sedan up to 60 miles per hour in a perky 6.8 seconds.The Camry might not be the most athletic sedan, but it is pretty comfortable.More importantly, though, it is exceptionally efficient.
Different trims do achieve different efficiency estimates, though, with the sportier SE and XSE models drinking a little more fuel.Either way, though, it sits among the most efficient hybrids on the market.Related The Hybrid Sedan That Offers the Best of Both Worlds: Performance and Efficiency Roomy, dependable, fun to drive, and impressively fuel-efficient—this car checks all the right boxes.
Posts By Adam Gray Other sedans also performed pretty exceptionally in 2025 It's not just the Camry that excelled The latest iteration of the Camry isn't the only successful sedan on the market.It may have been the only model to break the top ten in the United States, but there are plenty of other sedans still selling in large volumes.If we expand to the top 20, there are five other sedans that break the perception that SUVs always sell better.
Best-selling sedans (excluding the Camry) Model Sales 2025 2024 Sales YoY change Toyota Corolla 248,088 232,908 +6.5% Honda Civic 238,661 242,005 -1.4% Nissan Sentra 152,578 152,659 -0.1% Honda Accord 150,196 162,723 -7.7% Hyundai Elantra 148,200 136,698 +8.4% Take a look at the larger picture, and you'll see that there are plenty of sedans that still make a pretty big mark on the automotive industry.We acknowledge that the Civic and Corolla are both offered as either a sedan or hatchback, but this doesn't take away from their success.In fact, these two models are both pretty close to breaking the top ten.
The Corolla is particularly impressive, because it showed some pretty strong growth in 2025.Subscribe to the newsletter for deeper car-market insights Explore what newsletter subscribers receive: data-driven breakdowns of sedan sales and market trends, trim and pricing comparisons, fuel-economy analysis, and practical context to help you evaluate vehicles across segments.Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept Valnet’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
You can unsubscribe anytime.The Nissan Sentra has definitely defined itself as one of the most affordable options in the U.S., with it having a lower starting price than any of its rivals.Despite this, the Japanese automaker has managed to make sure it doesn't feel overly cheap.
It has also just gone through a major overhaul, which could boost its popularity moving forward.Hyundai continues to succeed by offering similar or better packages than top players in each segment while undercutting rivals by a few thousand dollars.The Elantra does exactly this, coming extremely well kitted for a car that starts cheaper than most other sedans in its segment.
The Accord is the only model on this list that seems like it's struggling a little bit, with a pretty heavy drop in sales in 2025.Sedans have their place While they may not be as popular as they once were, we don't think that automakers should totally give up on sedans.The above highlights that there are still plenty of buyers out there that prefer the body style.
Crossovers and pickups will likely continue to extend their dominance, but as long as there are still buyers in large volumes looking for sedans we should still be building them.
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