Auction Insight 2026-03-14
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Auction Insight March 14, 2026
March 14, 2026
Japan Used Car Auction Market Insight
A precise daily update on Japan's used car auction market.
Interpretation
Market structure indicates a concentration of auction activity at key venues, with vehicle models from a particular year span showing a dominant presence.
Market participants maintain cautious positioning, creating margin pressure for transactions.
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 | Honda Fit | 2011 | 304 | ¥1.50M | Upper-range | 1.61 |
| 2 | Honda N Box | 2013 | 237 | ¥660,000 | Tight range | 0.92 |
| 3 | Honda Freed | 2013 | 177 | ¥1.50M | Tight range | 1.46 |
| 4 | Honda Vezel | 2021 | 115 | ¥1.50M | Tight range | 0.23 |
| 5 | Honda Stepwgn | 2011 | 104 | ¥2.00M | Upper-range | 1.55 |
| 6 | Honda N Wgn | 2014 | 88 | ¥660,000 | Tight range | 1.34 |
| 7 | Nissan Serena | 2017 | 68 | ¥2.00M | Tight range | 1.46 |
| 8 | Daihatsu Tanto | 2013 | 62 | ¥660,000 | Tight range | 0.97 |
| 9 | Nissan Note | 2018 | 59 | ¥1.20M | Tight range | 1.35 |
| 10 | Honda Life | 2011 | 57 | ¥660,000 | Tight range | 1.59 |
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: 5,257 vehicles (baseline A-band avg: ¥1.46M).
- Year concentration: peak supply around 2013 registrations (valid-year listings: 5,159).
- Most listed model: Honda Fit (304 units).
Price & Condition Snapshot
Average pricing by vehicle grade
Key Venues
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Listed vehicles
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Listed vehicles
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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.
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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.
