Auction Insight 2026-04-08
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Auction Insight April 08, 2026
April 08, 2026
Japan Used Car Auction Market Insight
A precise daily update on Japan's used car auction market.
Interpretation
Auction activity shows concentration across principal venues, presenting a wide range of models focused around recent production years from a dominant manufacturer.
Market conditions suggest a need for careful evaluation, with cautious positioning advisable due to softening prices.
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 | 2021 | 1308 | ¥1.50M | Lower-range | 1.95 |
| 2 | Toyota Prius | 2021 | 1018 | ¥1.80M | Lower-range | 1.35 |
| 3 | Toyota Probox | 2021 | 721 | ¥2.00M | Tight range | 1.60 |
| 4 | Toyota Yaris | 2021 | 701 | ¥2.40M | Upper-range | 1.08 |
| 5 | Toyota Voxy | 2021 | 672 | ¥2.00M | Lower-range | 1.49 |
| 6 | Toyota Noah | 2021 | 651 | ¥2.00M | Lower-range | 1.00 |
| 7 | Toyota Vitz | 2017 | 583 | ¥2.00M | Mid-range | 2.30 |
| 8 | Toyota Hiace Van | 2021 | 543 | ¥2.80M | Upper-range | 0.90 |
| 9 | Toyota Corolla Fielder | 2021 | 532 | ¥1.80M | Mid-range | 1.35 |
| 10 | Daihatsu Tanto | 2013 | 461 | ¥1.50M | Lower-range | 1.66 |
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: 33,104 vehicles (baseline A-band avg: ¥2.09M).
- Year concentration: peak supply around 2021 registrations (valid-year listings: 32,769).
- Most listed model: Toyota Aqua (1,308 units).
Price & Condition Snapshot
Average pricing by vehicle grade
Key Venues
TAA_Kanto
Listed vehicles
TAA_Chubu
Listed vehicles
TAA_Tohoku
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.
