Auction Insight 2026-04-03
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Today's Summary
Auction Insight April 03, 2026
April 03, 2026
Japan Used Car Auction Market Insight
A precise daily update on Japan's used car auction market.
Interpretation
Listings remain concentrated in high-volume segments, with distribution anchored around established registration years and major venues.
Pricing behavior appears disciplined, suggesting selective entry rather than aggressive chasing under current competitive 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 | Isuzu Elf | 2015 | 2136 | ¥12.88M | Mid-range | 2.11 |
| 2 | Mitsubishi Canter | 2015 | 1644 | ¥9.83M | Mid-range | 2.09 |
| 3 | Hino Ranger | 2016 | 1137 | ¥7.96M | Mid-range | 1.42 |
| 4 | Isuzu Forward | 2015 | 938 | ¥7.96M | Lower-range | 1.42 |
| 5 | Isuzu Giga | 2006 | 867 | ¥14.25M | Mid-range | 1.45 |
| 6 | Foreign / Other Other Japan | 2016 | 863 | ¥12.80M | Upper-range | 3.11 |
| 7 | Hino Dutoro | 2006 | 848 | ¥13.07M | Mid-range | 1.94 |
| 8 | Toyota Yaris | 2021 | 785 | ¥2.00M | Mid-range | 1.12 |
| 9 | Toyota Prius | 2021 | 773 | ¥2.00M | Mid-range | 1.60 |
| 10 | Toyota Aqua | 2021 | 763 | ¥1.80M | Lower-range | 1.78 |
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: 45,974 vehicles (baseline A-band avg: ¥3.18M).
- Year concentration: peak supply around 2021 registrations (valid-year listings: 42,372).
- Most listed model: Isuzu Elf (2,136 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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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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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.
