Auction Insight 2026-04-02
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Auction Insight April 02, 2026
April 02, 2026
Japan Used Car Auction Market Insight
A precise daily update on Japan's used car auction market.
Interpretation
Auction market structure presents a prominent volume zone around a particular model year, with distribution supported by activity across diverse locations.
Despite balanced conditions offering selective entry opportunities, participants should prioritize risk control due to intensifying competition.
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 | Daihatsu Tanto | 2011 | 321 | ¥1.00M | Mid-range | 1.43 |
| 2 | Daihatsu Move | 2013 | 304 | ¥660,000 | Lower-range | 1.29 |
| 3 | Suzuki Wagon R | 2009 | 290 | ¥660,000 | Tight range | 1.25 |
| 4 | Honda Fit | 2013 | 247 | ¥1.50M | Mid-range | 1.70 |
| 5 | Toyota Prius | 2009 | 214 | ¥1.80M | Upper-range | 1.56 |
| 6 | Toyota Aqua | 2013 | 143 | ¥1.50M | Tight range | 1.88 |
| 7 | Nissan Serena | 2013 | 139 | ¥2.00M | Upper-range | 1.41 |
| 8 | Toyota Voxy | 2007 | 134 | ¥2.00M | Tight range | 1.60 |
| 9 | Isuzu Elf | 2017 | 128 | ¥2.99M | Lower-range | 1.08 |
| 10 | Honda N Box | 2013 | 120 | ¥1.30M | Mid-range | 1.41 |
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: 15,789 vehicles (baseline A-band avg: ¥1.75M).
- Year concentration: peak supply around 2013 registrations (valid-year listings: 15,698).
- Most listed model: Daihatsu Tanto (321 units).
Price & Condition Snapshot
Average pricing by vehicle grade
Key Venues
Arai_Bayside
Listed vehicles
JU_Fukuoka
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.
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.
