Auction Insight 2026-04-07
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Auction Insight April 07, 2026
April 07, 2026
Japan Used Car Auction Market Insight
A precise daily update on Japan's used car auction market.
Interpretation
Listing activity is concentrated across major venues, with a significant proportion of vehicles found within a defined age range and popular model types.
Amidst balanced conditions, a disciplined approach is essential to navigate 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 | 2015 | 758 | ¥2.40M | Mid-range | 1.68 |
| 2 | Toyota Prius | 2015 | 721 | ¥2.00M | Tight range | 1.60 |
| 3 | Honda Fit | 2023 | 538 | ¥2.40M | Upper-range | 1.38 |
| 4 | Honda Stepwgn | 2015 | 494 | ¥2.00M | Upper-range | 0.27 |
| 5 | Daihatsu Tanto | 2017 | 458 | ¥1.80M | Mid-range | 1.61 |
| 6 | Nissan Note | 2017 | 457 | ¥2.00M | Lower-range | 1.41 |
| 7 | Toyota Noah | 2015 | 428 | ¥2.00M | Lower-range | 1.35 |
| 8 | Toyota Sienta | 2017 | 392 | ¥2.00M | Lower-range | 0.72 |
| 9 | Toyota Harrier | 2017 | 389 | ¥2.00M | Tight range | 0.47 |
| 10 | Suzuki Wagon R | 2013 | 368 | ¥2.00M | Upper-range | 1.82 |
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: 45,015 vehicles (baseline A-band avg: ¥2.49M).
- Year concentration: peak supply around 2015 registrations (valid-year listings: 44,599).
- Most listed model: Toyota Aqua (758 units).
Price & Condition Snapshot
Average pricing by vehicle grade
Key Venues
CAA_Chubu
Listed vehicles
MIRIVE_Saitama
Listed vehicles
JAA
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
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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.
