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2017 (Half Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

July 6, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Lexus LS 500h at Geneva Auto Salon 2017

During the first half of 2017, Toyota remained the largest car manufacturer in Japan and the Prius the top-selling model. The market grew by 9%. The Japanese new vehicle market expanded by 9% to 2,782,542 new registrations during the first six months of 2017. Toyota remained by far the largest carmaker in Japan followed by Honda, Suzuki and Nissan. All of the largest ten … [Read more...]

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2017 (Q1) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

April 6, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Toyota C-HR at Geneva 2017

During the first quarter of 2017, Toyota remained the largest carmaker in an expanding Japanese vehicle market but the Nissan Note was the top-selling model. New vehicle registrations in Japan increased by 7.3% to 1,577,750 vehicles during the first quarter of 2017. In March 2017, the Japanese new car market expanded for the fifth consecutive month. Toyota easily … [Read more...]

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2016 (Full Year) Japan: 30 Best-Selling Car Models

January 11, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Red Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius was the top-selling car model in Japan in 2016. It was followed by two further Toyota cars: the Aqua and Sienta. The Honda Fit slipped to fourth while the Nissan Note was the fifth most-popular car in Japan in 2016. Six of the top ten best-selling car models in Japan in 2016 were Toyotas. Top 30 Best-Selling Car Models in Japan in 2016 (Full Year) The … [Read more...]

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2016 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

January 11, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Lexus LF-FC at Geneva 2016

In 2016, Toyota, Honda and Suzuki were the best-selling car brands with top car manufacturer Toyota gaining market share in a slightly weaker market. Of the top-selling car brands in Japan in 2016, Toyota, Daihatsu and Isuzu increased sales while Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Nissan had much weaker sales. Mercedes-Benz was again the leading foreign brand in Japan while Volkswagen … [Read more...]

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2016 (Q3) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

October 6, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Subaru XV Concept 2016 Geneva

Toyota, Honda and Suzuki remained the top-selling car brands in Japan during the first nine months of 2016 with the Prius again the favorite model. New vehicle registrations in Japan contracted by 3.4% during the first three quarters of 2016 to 3,776,386 vehicles. Toyota was the only top brand to have increased sales in 2016 but manufacturers of heavy goods vehicles also had … [Read more...]

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2016 (First Half) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

July 7, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Nissan IDS Concept

Car sales in Japan contracted by 5% during the first half of 2016. Toyota remained the top-selling manufacturer while the Prius was the top model. New motorized vehicle registrations in Japan during the first six months of 2016 in Japan declined by 4.8% to 2,547,345 vehicles. The Japanese market showed signs of recovery during the second quarter of 2016 with market … [Read more...]

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2016 (Q1) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

April 6, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Japan

The Toyota C-HR (Coupé High Rider) at Geneva Auto Salon 2016

New vehicle registrations in Japan shrank by 6.9% during the first quarter of 2016. Toyota remained the top-selling car brand and the Prius the top model. Passenger car sales in Japan were even weaker and contracted by 7.5%. Lexus and BMW were the only top brands to have increased sales in Japan during the first quarter of 2016. Mercedes-Benz remained the top-selling foreign … [Read more...]

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2015 (Full Year) Japan: 30 Best-Selling Car Models

January 8, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Mazda 2 Geneva 2015

The Toyota Aqua was again Japan’s favorite car model in 2015 with the Prius and Honda Fit the other top three best-selling car models. The Aqua and fourth-placed Corolla were the only car models to have kept the same rank positions as a year ago. Most of the most-popular car models in Japan sold significantly fewer cars in 2015 than a year ago but only two new models – Mazda … [Read more...]

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2015 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Manufacturers

January 8, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Toyota Geneva Auto Show

In 2015, Japan’s largest car manufacturers and brands were Toyota, Honda and Suzuki. The Japanese market shrank by 9% to just over 5 million vehicles. Japanese car manufacturers generally experienced sharp sales losses in Japan in 2015 but heavy and commercial vehicle sales were mostly stronger indicating some growth potential in the Japanese economy. Mercedes-Benz replaced … [Read more...]

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2015 (Q3) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

October 6, 2015 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Mazda at the Geneva Auto Show 2015

Toyota and Honda remained Japan’s best-selling car brands during the first nine months of 2015. The Aqua was again the favorite car model. Year-to-date 2015, the Japanese new vehicle market shrunk by 9.5% with most of the largest car manufacturing selling fewer cars in 2015 than in 2014. Mercedes-Benz replaced Volkswagen as the strongest car importer into Japan. Japanese New … [Read more...]

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2015 (Q1) Japan: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers, Brands and Models

April 13, 2015 by Henk Bekker in Asia Pacific, Japan

NIssan Sway at the Geneva Auto Show 2014

Toyota and Honda remained the top selling vehicle manufacturers and brands in Japan in the first quarter of 2015. The Aqua was Japan’s favorite car model. New vehicle registrations in Japan contracted by 14.4% during the first three months of 2015 with all major brands experiencing large declines in sales. Heavy truck manufacturers generally performed better than passenger car … [Read more...]

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2014 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Manufacturers

January 8, 2015 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Mitsubishi Concept GC PHEV at Geneva Auto Salon

In 2014, Toyota, Honda and Suzuki remained the largest carmakers in Japan. The Japanese vehicle market expanded 3.5% to 5.5 million vehicles. The Toyota Aqua was again the most popular car model in Japan in 2014. The Japanese Vehicle Market in 2014 (Full Year) New vehicle registrations in Japan increased by 3.5% in 2014 to 5,562,887 vehicles including passenger cars, trucks … [Read more...]

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2014 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Models

January 8, 2015 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Toyota at Geneva Auto Show 2014

In 2014, the Toyota Aqua was again the top-selling car model in Japan. The Honda Fit took second place from the Prius with the evergreen Corolla fourth. The Japanese car market expanded by 3.5% to just over 5.5 million new vehicle registrations in 2014. Best-Selling Car Models in Japan in 2014 (Full Year) The 30 top-selling car models in Japan in 2014 according to new … [Read more...]

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2014 (Q3) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

October 6, 2014 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Toyota Prius Plug In Hybrid at Geneva Auto Salon 2014

2014 (January to September): Toyota was again the top-selling car brand in Japan with the Aqua and Honda Fit the best-selling models. After an excellent first quarter, new vehicle registrations in Japan has been weaker during the last six months but still showing 6% growth for the first three quarters of the year. Honda was the most-improved brand with sales up by nearly a … [Read more...]

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2014 (Half Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Models

July 4, 2014 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Honda FCEV Concept at the Geneva Auto Salon 2014

New vehicle registrations in Japan increased by 11% during the first six months of 2014. Toyota was the strongest manufacturer and the Aqua the top-selling car model. In the first semester of 2014, the Japanese new vehicle market expanded by 10.8% to just over 3 million new vehicle registrations. The growth came despite an increase in sales taxes in April. Toyota … [Read more...]

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2014 (Q1) Japan: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Models

April 4, 2014 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Subaru Viziv 2 Concept at Geneva Auto Salon 2014

Car sales in Japan increased by 20% during the first quarter of 2014. Toyota is still the leading brand while the Aqua narrowly outsold the Honda Fit. The first quarter of 2014 saw new vehicle registrations in Japan increase by a fifth ahead of a sales tax increase in April. All manufacturers achieved higher sales at the start of 2014 in Japan with expensive foreign … [Read more...]

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2013 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Models

January 9, 2014 by Henk Bekker in Japan

In 2013, the Toyota Aqua replaced the Prius as the top-selling car model in Japan. The Honda Fit was again the third most popular car. Japan’s favorite car in 2013 was the Toyota Aqua. The Toyota Prius, the market leader since 2009, was the second most popular car in Japan in 2013. The Honda Fit was the third best-selling car model in Japan followed by the Nissan Note and … [Read more...]

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2013 (Full Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Manufacturers and Brands

January 9, 2014 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle Concept Car

In 2013, Toyota remained the top-selling carmaker in Japan. Honda and Suzuki were also popular with Japanese buyer with Volkswagen the top imported brand. 2013 (full year) new vehicle registration data for Japan showed Toyota easily maintaining its position as the best-selling car manufacturer. Honda was again the second most popular brand in Japan while Suzuki and … [Read more...]

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2013 (Q3) Japan: Best-Selling Car Brands and Models

October 4, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Toyota Sign

Toyota leads car sales in Japan from January to September 2013 with the Aqua now Japan’s favorite car model ahead of the Prius. The first nine months of 2013 saw the Japanese new car market decline by 5%. The best-selling marques Toyota and Honda suffered a sales decline of around 10% but car sales of most other brands were flat or stronger with import brands showing … [Read more...]

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2013 (Half Year) Japan: Best-Selling Car Makes and Models

July 4, 2013 by Henk Bekker in Japan

Toyota and Honda were the top-selling car brands in Japan during the first six months of 2013. The Prius was Japan’s favorite car ahead of the Aqua. Toyota remained Japan’s best-selling car manufacturer from January to June 2013. Honda narrowly maintained its second place ahead of Suzuki. New vehicle registrations in Japan contracted during the first half of 2013 by 8%. … [Read more...]

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