Average age of passenger cars in Japan FY 2012-2021
As of March 31, 2021, passenger cars in Japan had an average age of approximately 8.84 years. Over the past decade, the average age of passenger cars increased steadily, hinting at improved durability of vehicles owned in Japan.
The Japanese automobile landscape
The Japanese automotive industry developed rapidly during the economic miracle post-World War II, making the country one of the largest motor vehicle producers in the world. While international competition within the automobile sector is tight, Japanese engineering is not only highly valued in its home market, but also abroad. Domestic car brands primarily export to North America, whereas imported passenger cars arrive predominantly from Europe, followed by imports from Africa and other Asian regions.
Domestic passenger car usage
Japan’s usage rate of passenger cars was much higher among car owners from rural regions compared to those living in the country’s metropolitan areas, such as Tokyo or Osaka. Due to a rising environmental awareness, green vehicle technologies and car sharing services started to pick up in Japan, potentially sparking a new approach to vehicle usage and purchase behavior.
The Japanese automobile landscape
The Japanese automotive industry developed rapidly during the economic miracle post-World War II, making the country one of the largest motor vehicle producers in the world. While international competition within the automobile sector is tight, Japanese engineering is not only highly valued in its home market, but also abroad. Domestic car brands primarily export to North America, whereas imported passenger cars arrive predominantly from Europe, followed by imports from Africa and other Asian regions.
Domestic passenger car usage
Japan’s usage rate of passenger cars was much higher among car owners from rural regions compared to those living in the country’s metropolitan areas, such as Tokyo or Osaka. Due to a rising environmental awareness, green vehicle technologies and car sharing services started to pick up in Japan, potentially sparking a new approach to vehicle usage and purchase behavior.
