Sellca Auction Market Dashboard: May 2026

Quick Network Co., Ltd. analyzed market trends based on Sellca auction listing data for May 2026. Influenced by the Golden Week holidays, May is a period when the entire automobile market becomes highly active, with increased consideration for selling or replacing cars due to changes in leisure and lifestyle. Sellca also captured this wave of active market conditions, with the number of inquiries for the service significantly rising to 124% compared to April. It was a month where inquiries to Sellca steadily accumulated in line with the market's excitement.

■ Sellca Auction: Ranking of Listings by Car Model for May

Against the backdrop of market excitement and active vehicle replacement procedures during the long holiday period, minivans and SUVs, popular for family use and active lifestyles, maintained their top positions in the auction market.

Rank This Month: 1, Model: Toyota Alphard, Previous Month Rank: 2, Change: ↗1
Rank This Month: 2, Model: Toyota Prius, Previous Month Rank: 3, Change: ↗1
Rank This Month: 3, Model: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Previous Month Rank: 1, Change: ↘2
Rank This Month: 4, Model: Toyota Hiace Van, Previous Month Rank: 5, Change: ↗1
Rank This Month: 5, Model: Lexus RX, Previous Month Rank: 11, Change: ↗6

*Calculated based on Sellca auction listing data for April and May 2026.

■ Notable Topics by Car Model

1. "Alphard" Takes the Top Spot, "Prius" Also Rises to 2nd Place
The "Alphard," synonymous with luxury minivans, claimed the top spot. Additionally, the "Prius," which was 3rd in April, increased its listings and rose to 2nd place. In line with the market's excitement, trading of major popular models with high market liquidity and promising resale value has been very active.

2. SUVs, Led by the "Lexus RX," Are on the Rise
Notably, the "Lexus RX" made a significant leap, jumping from 11th place in April to 5th place in May, becoming a central figure in SUV popularity. Other models like the "Toyota Corolla Cross" and "Subaru Legacy Outback" also saw a substantial increase in listings month-over-month, highlighting a notable inflow into the SUV segment ahead of the summer season.

3. "Hiace Van" Holds 4th Place, Mini RVs and High-Wagons Also Rise in Rank
The "Hiace Van," boasting exceptional reliability for both commercial and leisure use, maintained its 4th place position from April, demonstrating consistently high demand. Furthermore, the "Honda N-BOX Custom," popular as a second car or hobby vehicle, rose from 13th to 8th place, and the "Suzuki Jimny" moved from 18th to 10th place, indicating very active listings for models that combine practicality and active use.

■ Sellca Auction Trends for May 2026

1. Inquiries Expanded to 124% of April Levels! Linked to Market Excitement from the Long Holidays
May is a period when the entire used car market becomes active, as users increasingly consider selling their current car or replacing it with a new one, spurred by the Golden Week long holidays. In tandem with this favorable market condition, Sellca's inquiry volume in May grew by 124% compared to April.

2. Minivans and SUVs Dominate the Top Ranks
Reflecting the increased demand for family travel and drives during the holidays, the "Toyota Alphard" rose from 2nd place in April to the top spot. Additionally, the luxury SUV "Lexus RX" jumped from 11th to 5th place, with minivans and SUVs sweeping the top ranks. The "Toyota Prius," with its excellent fuel efficiency and practicality, also rose to 2nd place, reflecting vehicle choices characteristic of an active season.

3. Disposal of a Wide Range of Vehicles, from Family Minivans to Luxury Sedans, is Progressing
A major characteristic of this month is that the trend of selling and disposing of vehicles spread across diverse genres, not limited to a few standard popular models. Listings for the "Honda Stepwgn Spada," which has enduring popularity among families, tripled month-over-month, while listings for the luxury sedan "Toyota Crown" more than doubled. Furthermore, listings for the "Toyota Vellfire Hybrid" also increased significantly. The data demonstrates that during this period of market excitement fueled by the long holidays, users with various lifestyles moved to dispose of their cars, without bias towards specific models.

■ Future Outlook
The heightened energy in the automobile market from the May long holidays is expected to be maintained and expand further towards the subsequent summer bonus season in June and the full-fledged leisure season of summer vacation (Obon holiday) in July and August.

Against the backdrop of increased brand awareness for Sellca Auction and further strengthening of the buyer base, very active auctions are expected to continue.

■ About "Sellca" (The Winning Bid Appraisal)
"Sellca" is an industry-leading*1 CtoB auction service operated by Quick Network Co., Ltd., designed for users who want to sell their car effortlessly and at the highest price.

It employs a mechanism where the price is determined through competitive bidding in an auction involving over 8,000 used car dealers nationwide*2, providing bidding opportunities to many businesses. For selling a car, where having as many buyers as possible appraise the vehicle is necessary to achieve a high sale price, this is an efficient and effective system.

Furthermore, by digitizing the used car distribution, which has traditionally been criticized for its outdated structure, the company promotes efficiency and transparency in the transaction process, allowing users to sell their cars at a satisfactory price without complicated procedures.

Additionally, by visualizing the process where the price rises through bids from multiple businesses, Sellca offers an experience that goes beyond mere selling, allowing users to feel and get excited about their car being evaluated and its value increasing. This is a unique feature of Sellca.

*1: Company research (as of March 2026. Calculated based on the number of participating businesses and transaction results in domestic CtoB used car auction services).
*2: As of June 2026.

[Service Overview]
Service Name: Winning Bid Appraisal "Sellca"
Strengths: Network of over 8,000 buyers nationwide, sales support by sales advisors
Benefits: No phone rush, one appraisal, flat closing fee of 33,000 yen (tax included)*3
Official Website: https://www.sellca-sellcar.com/?source=prtimes
*3: Amount as of June 2026

Company Name: Quick Network Co., Ltd.
Location: Kobe Miyuki Building 4F, 44 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0037
Representative: President and Representative Director Shori Tabata
Service Site: https://www.sellca-sellcar.com/?source=prtimes
Corporate Site: https://quicknetwork.co.jp/