Toyota’s Aqua (Prius C) hybrid was again the top-selling car in Japan for July with sales of 28,657 units, up 9.1% year on year, industry bodies said.

The Prius was second with 23,067 units sold, down 30.9%, the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the Japan Mini Vehicles Association told Kyodo News.

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Minivehicles took third to eighth place.

Daihatsu’s Move minivehicle was third with sales of 20,672 units, up 46.8%, and Honda’s N Box was fourth with 19,736 units.

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