The Honda Civic Just Missed the Toyota Camry for Used Car Dominance
The Honda Civic is a forever favorite among the sensible sedan segment. However, it isn’t without competition. The Toyota Corolla has been nipping at the Civic’s heels since the two managed to secure a foothold in the North American market. However, the Civic’s undoing in the used car market isn’t the Corolla. No, the latest data suggests the midsize Toyota Camry takes the cake.
The Honda Civic took the No. 2 spot on the list of popular used passenger cars
The Honda Civic nabbed 5.8% of one-to-five-year-old used passenger car sales. That’s 5.8% of the whole pie, shrugging off attempts by the now-discontinued Nissan Maxima, Ford Fusion, and the stubborn Chevrolet Malibu.
| Sedan model | % of used vehicle sales (2023) | % of used sedan sales (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| Honda Civic | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Toyota Corolla | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Nissan Altima | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Honda Accord | 1.3% | 4.6% |
However, the Honda Civic’s market share isn’t enough to dethrone the perennially popular Toyota Camry. The Camry took the No. 1 spot in the segment with 6.1% of one-to-five-year-old sedans. However, the rankings are new for 2023.
Last year, the Camry made up 5.5% of the used sedan market, while the Civic snagged 5.6%. Consequently, the Civic, which held the No. 1 spot among used passenger cars in 2022, lost the top spot to the midsize Toyota sedan.
In the scope of the used vehicle market as a whole, passenger cars make up a small piece of the pie. The Toyota Camry and Honda Civic, the top-dog sedans, took the No. 5 and No. 6 spots, respectively. Understandably so, given the popularity of pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States.
Unsurprisingly, the most popular used vehicles in the country are pickup trucks and SUVs
The Ford F-150 takes the top spot on the list of the most popular one-to-five-year-old used vehicles in the United States. It’s no surprise; the F-150 made up 3.3% of total used car sales in 2022 and 2023.
A glance at the most popular cars by state alleviates any doubt. The Ford F-150 is the most popular used vehicle in 34 states, whereas the Honda Civic takes the top spot in New Jersey. Just New Jersey. Dismal indeed.
Source: iSeeCars data
