Auction Insight 2026-04-01
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Auction Insight April 01, 2026
April 01, 2026
Japan Used Car Auction Market Insight
A precise daily update on Japan's used car auction market.
Interpretation
Auction activity showed substantial volume across prominent venues, with a notable concentration of newer model years, particularly from a leading manufacturer.
Market conditions call for cautious positioning, with an overall sense of margin pressure for participants.
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 | 668 | ¥1.50M | Lower-range | 1.48 |
| 2 | Toyota Yaris | 2021 | 542 | ¥2.00M | Tight range | 1.00 |
| 3 | Toyota Voxy | 2021 | 487 | ¥2.40M | Upper-range | 1.56 |
| 4 | Toyota Prius | 2021 | 480 | ¥2.00M | Mid-range | 1.30 |
| 5 | Toyota Vitz | 2013 | 466 | ¥1.50M | Lower-range | 2.18 |
| 6 | Toyota Corolla Fielder | 2021 | 332 | ¥1.50M | Tight range | 1.18 |
| 7 | Toyota Noah | 2021 | 299 | ¥2.00M | Lower-range | 1.12 |
| 8 | Toyota Roomy | 2021 | 289 | ¥1.20M | Mid-range | 0.88 |
| 9 | Toyota Hiace Van | 2021 | 281 | ¥2.80M | Upper-range | 0.75 |
| 10 | Toyota Probox | 2021 | 279 | ¥1.50M | Tight range | 1.44 |
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: 22,393 vehicles (baseline A-band avg: ¥1.94M).
- Year concentration: peak supply around 2021 registrations (valid-year listings: 22,141).
- Most listed model: Toyota Aqua (668 units).
Price & Condition Snapshot
Average pricing by vehicle grade
Key Venues
TAA_Kanto
Listed vehicles
TAA_Chubu
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.
