New Car Lease "Kuruca" Announces May "Popular Recommended Ranking"! In a fierce battle where Toyota dominated 1st to 4th places, the only one to break in was a "disappearing SUV"!?

## Press Release Information Title: New Car Lease "Kuruca" Announces May "Popular Recommended Ranking"! In a fierce battle where Toyota dominated 1st to 4th places, the only one to break in was a "disappearing SUV"!? Body: Kuruca Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yukio Hayakawa), which operates the new car leasing service "Kuruca," has released its "Popular Recommended Ranking" TOP 5 for May 2026. This month, Toyota's "Alphard" and "Vellfire," for which advance orders for partially improved models have begun, secured 1st and 2nd place at the same monthly rate of 63,800 yen (tax included) and up. The new 2026 "Voxy" and "Noah," which were just officially released on May 6, immediately ranked 3rd and 4th after their launch, resulting in an unusual situation where Toyota vehicles monopolized the top four spots. The only vehicle to break into this dominance was the Mitsubishi "Eclipse Cross" (starting from 37,400 yen per month, tax included), which is scheduled to end production in July 2026. This month, it again earned Kuruca's unique "best cost-performance" badge. - New Car Lease "Kuruca" May Popular Recommended Ranking｜https://newcar.shop/ 1st Place: Toyota "Alphard"｜Monthly rate 63,800 yen (tax included) and up Achieves a luxurious moving space with overwhelming luxury and a calm design. The partially improved model scheduled for June 2026 is attracting attention for its significantly enhanced security and refreshed bronze interior, with advance orders also performing well. Details page: https://newcar.shop/carlist/alphard/ 2nd Place: Toyota "Vellfire"｜Monthly rate 63,800 yen (tax included) and up A striking vehicle that combines luxury and sportiness. Ranked 2nd at the same price as the "Alphard". The evolution through partial improvements, such as improved ambient light control, is also attracting attention. Details page: https://newcar.shop/carlist/vellfire/ 3rd Place: Toyota "Voxy"｜Monthly rate 49,500 yen (tax included) and up 【New 2026 Model】 Official release of the partially improved model on May 6. Practicality and style have been improved with black ornamentation on the front grille, a larger 12.3-inch display, and the addition of SNOW EXTRA mode. Immediately ranked 3rd after its launch. Details page: https://newcar.shop/carlist/voxy/ 4th Place: Toyota "Noah"｜Monthly rate 46,200 yen (tax included) and up 【New 2026 Model】 A partially improved model scheduled to be released on the same day as the "Voxy". A classic family minivan with a calm design and spacious interior. The standardization of all grades to hybrid also became a hot topic, and it ranked 4th immediately after its launch. Details page: https://newcar.shop/carlist/noah/ 5th Place: Mitsubishi "Eclipse Cross"｜Monthly rate 37,400 yen (tax included) and up 【Earned Best Cost-Performance Badge】 Amidst a new model fever, this was the only non-Toyota, non-minivan car to remain in the top 5. Highly evaluated for its balance of driving performance, safety, and design, it continues to earn the best cost-performance badge this month. Production is scheduled to end in July 2026. Details page: https://newcar.shop/carlist/eclipse-cross_phev/ ■ May Popular Recommended Ranking｜Background and Analysis The reason why popular SUVs and minivans, such as the "Delica D:5" and "Harrier" which ranked 1st in March, have retreated, is due to the concurrent announcement of partially improved "Alphard" and "Vellfire" models and the launch of new "Noah" and "Voxy" models. This led to user interest concentrating on Toyota's new and improved models. In other words, May was a month where the "Toyota new model fever" pushed out existing popular models. This month's ranking resulted in Toyota's four vehicles, for which Kuruca had continuously launched advance order and reservation releases over the past month, monopolizing the 1st to 4th spots. The partially improved "Alphard" and "Vellfire" gained attention for enhanced security and refreshed interior, while the new 2026 "Noah" and "Voxy" showed immediate impact, directly reflecting in the rankings soon after their launch. The "Eclipse Cross" was the only one to break into the encirclement of these four Toyota powerhouses. While being a middle-class SUV comparable to the "Harrier" and "Vezel," it offers 4WD driving performance, extensive equipment, and advanced safety features starting from 37,400 yen per month. The PHEV version already ended production in August 2025, and the gasoline version is also scheduled to end production in July 2026, leading to ongoing difficulties in placing new orders at many dealerships. As a "cost-effective SUV that can be driven new for the last time," with its combination of price, performance, and rarity, inquiries to Kuruca continue to rise. The monthly rate of 37,400 yen and up is approximately 59% of the price of the 1st and 2nd place "Alphard" and "Vellfire" (63,800 yen and up). Even as two new minivans dominate the market and high-priced popular cars occupy the top ranks, it maintains its "best cost performance."