Auction Insight 2026-03-18
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Auction Insight March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
Japan Used Car Auction Market Insight
A precise daily update on Japan's used car auction market.
Interpretation
Market activity exhibits concentration at established venues, featuring a broad distribution of models across central production years.
Careful positioning and selective bidding are advisable due to observable 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 Aqua | 2013 | 601 | ¥1.50M | Lower-range | 1.90 |
| 2 | Toyota Prius | 2009 | 561 | ¥1.80M | Lower-range | 1.49 |
| 3 | Toyota Forklift | 2021 | 555 | ¥2.00M | Tight range | 1.30 |
| 4 | Toyota Vitz | 2013 | 499 | ¥1.50M | Lower-range | 1.90 |
| 5 | Toyota Voxy | 2017 | 442 | ¥2.00M | Lower-range | 1.48 |
| 6 | Daihatsu Tanto | 2021 | 442 | ¥1.50M | Mid-range | 1.51 |
| 7 | Daihatsu Move | 2013 | 406 | ¥1.80M | Mid-range | 1.82 |
| 8 | Toyota Noah | 2015 | 380 | ¥2.00M | Tight range | 1.30 |
| 9 | Nissan Note | 2021 | 350 | ¥1.50M | Mid-range | 1.48 |
| 10 | Toyota Roomy | 2021 | 346 | ¥1.00M | Lower-range | 0.74 |
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: 25,930 vehicles (baseline A-band avg: ¥1.96M).
- Year concentration: peak supply around 2013 registrations (valid-year listings: 25,641).
- Most listed model: Toyota Aqua (601 units).
Price & Condition Snapshot
Average pricing by vehicle grade
Key Venues
TAA_Chubu
Listed vehicles
TAA_Kanto
Listed vehicles
JU_Fukushima
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.
