Auction Insight 2026-03-13
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Auction Insight March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026
Japan Used Car Auction Market Insight
A precise daily update on Japan's used car auction market.
Interpretation
The market displays a substantial volume of auction items, with offerings concentrated at leading venues and a distinct distribution of specific vehicle ages and models.
Market conditions suggest cautious positioning for participants, indicating margin pressure.
Note: Price Position reflects where the median final price sits within the daily observed range (P25–P75). Heat Index is log10(median final ÷ trimmed median start) and indicates relative bidding intensity.
Top Models (selected)
Most popular vehicles in this period
| Rank | Maker / Model | Year | Listings | Median Final | Price Position | Heat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isuzu Elf | 2006 | 844 | ¥5.24M | Mid-range | 1.72 |
| 2 | Mitsubishi Canter | 2006 | 671 | ¥4.89M | Lower-range | 1.69 |
| 3 | Hino Ranger | 2015 | 587 | ¥12.80M | Mid-range | 1.63 |
| 4 | Toyota Prius | 2025 | 508 | ¥2.00M | Mid-range | 1.82 |
| 5 | Isuzu Forward | 2015 | 478 | ¥12.88M | Upper-range | 1.81 |
| 6 | Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter | 2006 | 468 | ¥7.54M | Lower-range | 1.33 |
| 7 | Toyota Aqua | 2013 | 465 | ¥2.00M | Mid-range | 2.30 |
| 8 | Toyota Voxy | 2023 | 461 | ¥2.50M | Mid-range | 0.80 |
| 9 | Foreign / Other Other Japan | 2013 | 455 | ¥6.92M | Mid-range | 2.84 |
| 10 | Hino Dutoro | 2006 | 450 | ¥7.54M | Lower-range | 1.70 |
Price Position is based on P25–P75 daily range. Heat Index is log10(median final ÷ trimmed median start).
At a Glance
Monthly vehicle count trends
Key Takeaways
- Total listed: 28,724 vehicles (baseline A-band avg: ¥2.56M).
- Year concentration: peak supply around 2021 registrations (valid-year listings: 26,459).
- Most listed model: Isuzu Elf (844 units).
Price & Condition Snapshot
Average pricing by vehicle grade
Key Venues
Arai_VT
Listed vehicles
TAA_Yokohama
Listed vehicles
TAA_Hyogo
Listed vehicles
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About this report
This report includes data exclusively from observed auction listings and recorded final bids across major venues.
We report figures with transparency and avoid speculative assumptions.
Data transparency daily coverage
Monitored
Start price coverage
Final price coverage
Notes: "Coverage" means the percentage of listings where price data was successfully observed. When coverage is low, insights may be limited due to missing price observations.
