Auction Insight 2026-04-09
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Auction Insight April 09, 2026
April 09, 2026
Japan Used Car Auction Market Insight
A precise daily update on Japan's used car auction market.
Interpretation
Auction activity shows regional concentration across various venues, with a notable distribution of mainstream models centered around a specific vehicle year.
Conditions remain balanced, necessitating cautious positioning due to ongoing 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 | Daihatsu Tanto | 2013 | 371 | ¥1.60M | Mid-range | 1.69 |
| 2 | Daihatsu Move | 2013 | 272 | ¥2.00M | Upper-range | 1.78 |
| 3 | Toyota Prius | 2013 | 265 | ¥1.80M | Tight range | 1.56 |
| 4 | Suzuki Wagon R | 2013 | 249 | ¥660,000 | Lower-range | 1.34 |
| 5 | Honda Fit | 2013 | 235 | ¥1.50M | Upper-range | 1.50 |
| 6 | Nissan Note | 2013 | 212 | ¥1.20M | Lower-range | 1.36 |
| 7 | Isuzu Elf | 2013 | 194 | ¥2.99M | Lower-range | 1.17 |
| 8 | Nissan Serena | 2017 | 177 | ¥2.00M | Tight range | 1.46 |
| 9 | Honda N Box | 2013 | 169 | ¥660,000 | Lower-range | 1.14 |
| 10 | Nissan Ud | 2016 | 156 | ¥10.83M | Lower-range | 1.03 |
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: 18,945 vehicles (baseline A-band avg: ¥1.90M).
- Year concentration: peak supply around 2013 registrations (valid-year listings: 18,766).
- Most listed model: Daihatsu Tanto (371 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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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.
