Auction Insight 2026-03-16
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Auction Insight March 16, 2026
March 16, 2026
Japan Used Car Auction Market Insight
A precise daily update on Japan's used car auction market.
Interpretation
Supply distribution remains concentrated across major venues, with a discernible focus on recent model years.
Balanced conditions warrant cautious positioning, creating an environment of 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 | Toyota Prius | 2013 | 650 | ¥1.80M | Lower-range | 1.36 |
| 2 | Toyota Aqua | 2013 | 628 | ¥1.50M | Lower-range | 1.48 |
| 3 | Toyota Voxy | 2015 | 496 | ¥2.00M | Lower-range | 1.00 |
| 4 | Daihatsu Tanto | 2015 | 454 | ¥1.50M | Mid-range | 1.34 |
| 5 | Nissan Serena | 2021 | 411 | ¥2.00M | Lower-range | 1.50 |
| 6 | Toyota Noah | 2021 | 397 | ¥2.00M | Tight range | 1.30 |
| 7 | Nissan Note | 2021 | 378 | ¥1.60M | Tight range | 1.66 |
| 8 | Toyota Sienta | 2019 | 365 | ¥1.50M | Tight range | 0.88 |
| 9 | Daihatsu Move | 2013 | 332 | ¥1.50M | Mid-range | 1.49 |
| 10 | Toyota Vitz | 2017 | 309 | ¥1.60M | Lower-range | 2.20 |
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: 37,015 vehicles (baseline A-band avg: ¥2.01M).
- Year concentration: peak supply around 2021 registrations (valid-year listings: 35,119).
- Most listed model: Toyota Prius (650 units).
Price & Condition Snapshot
Average pricing by vehicle grade
Key Venues
CAA_Tokyo
Listed vehicles
TAA_Kinki
Listed vehicles
TAA_Kyushu
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.
