Auction Insight 2026-04-04
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Auction Insight April 04, 2026
April 04, 2026
Japan Used Car Auction Market Insight
A precise daily update on Japan's used car auction market.
Interpretation
Auction activity showed concentration among leading venues, with particular models from a single manufacturer dominating the market's volume segment.
Market conditions are balanced, necessitating cautious positioning and diligence against 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 | Honda Fit | 2013 | 641 | ¥1.50M | Upper-range | 1.61 |
| 2 | Honda N Box | 2013 | 425 | ¥660,000 | Lower-range | 1.31 |
| 3 | Honda Freed | 2013 | 341 | ¥1.50M | Tight range | 1.44 |
| 4 | Honda Stepwgn | 2013 | 235 | ¥2.00M | Upper-range | 1.41 |
| 5 | Nissan Note | 2015 | 190 | ¥1.50M | Upper-range | 1.50 |
| 6 | Nissan Serena | 2017 | 167 | ¥2.00M | Tight range | 1.55 |
| 7 | Honda Vezel | 2021 | 166 | ¥1.50M | Tight range | 0.30 |
| 8 | Honda Life | 2011 | 137 | ¥1.50M | Upper-range | 1.95 |
| 9 | Daihatsu Tanto | 2013 | 129 | ¥660,000 | Lower-range | 1.59 |
| 10 | Suzuki Wagon R | 2011 | 112 | ¥660,000 | Lower-range | 1.59 |
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: 11,382 vehicles (baseline A-band avg: ¥1.68M).
- Year concentration: peak supply around 2013 registrations (valid-year listings: 11,268).
- Most listed model: Honda Fit (641 units).
Price & Condition Snapshot
Average pricing by vehicle grade
Key Venues
JU_Tokyo
Listed vehicles
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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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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.
