Japanese Car Brands Imported to Canada: The Complete List (9 Major Marques)

Canada imports zero domestically built Japanese cars — but nine Japanese marques dominate showrooms coast to coast.

🇯🇵 The 9 Brands (All Imported from Japan or US/Japan Joint Plants)

📊 Market Share (2023)

• Japanese brands combined: ~38% of Canadian new vehicle sales.
• Toyota + Honda alone: ~22%.

🚢 Import Logistics

• Ports: Vancouver (west), Halifax (east) — RoRo vessels.
• Rail to dealer lots via CN/CP.
• Parts/content: Many “Japanese” cars have high North American parts % (NAFTA/USMCA).

From compact to luxury, Japanese engineering drives Canada — even if the badges cross oceans.