Honda's light car "N-BOX", the best-selling car last year

The best-selling car in Japan last year was Honda's mini car "N-BOX".

However, 6 of the top 10 models sold less than in the previous year, and were greatly affected by the global shortage of semiconductors.

According to a summary by the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and others, Honda's mini vehicle "N-BOX" sold the most at 191534 units last year.

It is the first time in two years to become the leader.

The second place was Toyota's small car "Yaris" with 191414 units, and the difference was only 120 units.

In addition, Toyota's "Roomy" was ranked 3rd, and Toyota's "Corolla" was ranked 4th. Sales increased due to the effects of the model change.

Next, Suzuki's Spacia is in 5th place, and Daihatsu's Tanto is in 6th place, and mini vehicles continue to be popular.

However, 6 of the top 10 models have sold fewer units than in the previous year, and are largely affected by the global shortage of semiconductors and other factors that forced them to cut production.

In addition, in EV = electric vehicles, more than 24,000 passenger cars sold last year, an increase of 68% from the previous year.