Parsun vs Tohatsu:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Tohatsu had more branded searches than Parsun among outboard motor brands in New Zealand. Tohatsu had about 330 branded searches, while Parsun had 260. Tohatsu made up 6.9% of all outboard motor brand searches we track, and Parsun accounted for 5.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about outboard motor brands, Tohatsu appeared in two of the five answers and Parsun in one. Tohatsu was mentioned before Parsun in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Tohatsu, about 27% more searches than Parsun
Who does AI mention more?
Tohatsu, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Parsun in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Tohatsu, named ahead of Parsun in 2 of 2 answers
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Top outboard motor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tohatsu was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Parsun was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Tohatsu was listed before Parsun in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Mercury Marine4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Yamaha Outboards4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Honda Marine4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Suzuki Marine4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Tohatsu2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Parsun1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Evinrude0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about outboard motor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which outboard motor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best outboard motor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best outboard motor brand in New Zealand for a small boat?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best outboard motor”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small boat outboard”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Parsun or Tohatsu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Parsun and Tohatsu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven outboard motor brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Tohatsu, Parsun. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Mercury Marine | Yamaha Outboards | Evinrude | Honda Marine | Suzuki Marine | Tohatsu | Parsun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 22.2% | 32.6% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 6.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 22.5% | 29.1% | 12.5% | 11.7% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 9.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.1% | 31.8% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.3% | 32.1% | 11.7% | 13% | 9.7% | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.6% | 35.5% | 8.4% | 11.3% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.2% | 28.7% | 10.2% | 10% | 10% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| May 2026 | 26.8% | 27.5% | 9.9% | 13.2% | 10.1% | 7.5% | 5.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.3% | 34.4% | 8% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 6% |
| Jul 2026 | 24.6% | 29.6% | 6.9% | 14.4% | 12.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 20.6% | 34.8% | 9.6% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.5% | 23.8% | 10.2% | 13.3% | 13.6% | 8.3% | 7.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 25.8% | 21.6% | 14.6% | 13.3% | 12.5% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
How has branded search for Parsun and Tohatsu changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Tohatsu took it in January 2026, Parsun took it in February 2026, Tohatsu took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Parsun’s share of searches among outboard motor brands in New Zealand moved from 6.8% to 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 400 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tohatsu’s share of searches among outboard motor brands in New Zealand moved from 6.3% to 6.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 370 to 330.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand outboard motor brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Parsun lost share of searches among outboard motor brands in New Zealand, from 7.2% to 5.4%.
In October 2026, Tohatsu lost share of searches among outboard motor brands in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 6.9%.
How are Parsun’s and Tohatsu’s branded searches counted?
10 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Parsun’s and Tohatsu’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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