mmarshall

Well, sedan sales are already suffering from the increased popularity of SUVs. In fact, some sedans are being dropped entirely to make plant-space for ever-more SUV production. Obviously, that won't happen with a sedan as wildly popular as the Accord, but the SUV stampede just keeps picking up steam.

Of course, when gas prices start rising again, some manufacturers may be caught with their pants down if SUV sales stagnate.

Sulu

I don't think it is that simple. I believe that the common autobuyer buys what is available more than seriously thinking about what they need. If there are so many 4-door coupes available, it is because it has become the current fashion item and the common autobuyer becomes caught up in that. People will stop buying 4-door coupes when some automaker (that they prefer) is courageous enough to break fashion and offer a straighter rear roof line.

Not all current mid-size sedans have a swoopy rear roof line. Neither the current Accord nor the current (facelifted) Camry have a swoopy rear roof. So there are choices. But can you see people NOT buying a Ford (swoopy Fusion) or a Hyundai (swoopy Sonata) or a Chevrolet (swoopy Malibu) because they don't like the 4-door coupe styling? Some people would not be caught dead driving a Honda or a Toyota.

dseag2

Yes, if you don't need an SUV it is a great time to negotiate on a sedan or coupe.

SW17LS

I'm 6' tall. Statistically in the US, I'm taller than 86% of adult men. I have a pretty short inseam for a 6' tall man too, which means I have a longer torso which would make getting in and out of a low rooflined sedan harder.

I also would question how big an issue access to the rear seat for adults is for most buyers. How often do adults ride in the back seat of your car? For me its a pretty rare occasion, and I occasionally drive people around as a part of my job.

LexBob2

Good point. We recently bought a 2016 Audi A6 and the dealerships were eager to move them.

bitkahuna

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too bad i have zero interest in owning a sedan.