Toyota Yaris leads Japan's car sales in 2025

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The Toyota Yaris was the best-selling car in Japan for the first ten months of 2025. The Yaris sold over 140,000 units, surpassing the Toyota Corolla, which dropped to second place following a minor model change in May. Compact SUVs remain popular, with the Yaris Cross and Corolla Cross models contributing significantly to their respective series' sales. The rankings reflect a dynamic automotive market, with the Honda N-BOX leading the mini-vehicle category. The upcoming full model change for the Yaris in 2026 is expected to intensify competition with the Corolla.


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