America’s Sedan Era Is Fading — Here’s What Happened

For decades, the American sedan was the default family car: practical, familiar, affordable, and everywhere. But that era has been shrinking fast, especially among Detroit’s traditional automakers, as buyers moved toward crossovers, SUVs, and trucks.

The shift is not caused by one decision or one failed model. SlashGear points to the Chevrolet Malibu’s exit as a symbol of the change, while EPA data shows the broader market has been moving away from sedan/wagons and toward SUVs for years.