Toyota's popular Prius became the top-selling vehicle in Japan last year. It was the first time a hybrid model has held the top spot. Toyota sold 208,876 units in Japan last year, which is almost three times more than were sold in 2008. Hybrid sales account for 10 percent of the market in Japan. According to Green Car Congress hybrids only account for 2.8 percent of new vehicle sales in the US.
The Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris came in second and third. Honda's Insight hybrid only moved 93,283 units bringing it in at fifth place.
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Comments (6)
Is this a surprise to anyone?
I mean com'on, Japan is densely populated (slow city driving) and they tax their fuel like the EU does resulting in $8-10gal gas.
Posted by Noya | January 8, 2010 8:57 AM
Posted on January 8, 2010 08:57
gas is about $5 a gallon there
Posted by urDad | January 8, 2010 12:19 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 12:19
Gas is about $5-$6 a gallon there, and diesel is cheaper.
Thanks
Posted by Noyas dad | January 8, 2010 12:22 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 12:22
I do not take Japan's taste in cars seriously. I mean do you trust data from a country which sells dirty ladies undies in vending machines.
They are obsessed with Hello Kitty. That proves they have no taste!
ONE OF THERE CITIZENS MARRIED A VIDEO GAME CHARACTER WHAT THE HELL!!!!
:P
Posted by Mark | January 8, 2010 4:47 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 16:47
And I'm 100% sure they will be the first country to give us sex droids too. Whatever floats your boat and all.
Posted by Brian | January 8, 2010 7:44 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 19:44
Thanks dad! lmao
Posted by Noya | January 8, 2010 11:00 PM
Posted on January 8, 2010 23:00