Toyota says goodbye to Camry in Japan after 43 years.

The overwhelming popularity of SUVs combined with the ongoing chip shortage is forcing automakers to abandon less popular cars, even if some of these are big names. The Toyota Camry is the latest example.

Don’t worry, the Japanese midsize sedan is safe here. However, production for its domestic market will end at the conclusion of this year according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Dealers have stopped taking most new orders already.

Around 1.3 million Camrys have been sold in Japan since its debut there in 1980. While it may sound like a lot, think about this: Toyota has managed to sell over 13 million units in the U.S. alone. Last year, Japan accounted for less than 1 percent of global Camry sales.

Despite bowing out in its native land, the Camry will continue to be built for other markets where it is enjoying more success. North America is one, but we’re left wondering for how long. In Canada, Camry sales fell 14 percent in 2022.