Toyota's Prius hybrid was Japan's best-selling vehicle in October with sales of 26,918 units, staying in the top slot for the fifth straight month, according to industry data released on Friday.
Toyota’s Prius hybrid was Japan’s best-selling vehicle in October with sales of 26,918 units, staying in the top slot for the fifth straight month, according to industry data released on Friday.
Sales of the Prius car were robust due to government tax rebates and subsidies for the purchase of fuel-efficient vehicles, industry analysts told Kyodo News.
Honda’s Fit (Jazz) subcompact ranked second with sales of 15,444 units, followed by Suzuki’s WagonR minicar.
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