Analysis of Resale Value of 4-Meter Second-hand Light Trucks

Analysis of Vehicles with Rapid Depreciation (Based on Market Feedback)

The types with poor second-hand market liquidity and low residual value mainly include:

• Yuejin (SAIC Yuejin): After being acquired by Nanjing Iveco, the brand’s influence weakened, and its market share was not high. Second-hand transactions were not active, and the supply of spare parts was limited (it was difficult to find parts for some older models), with high repair costs, leading to many concerns from buyers and a tendency for residual values to be depressed.
• Dongfeng Tuoyi: It is positioned at the entry level, with a relatively basic configuration and power, and its design is outdated. Its fuel economy and durability are average. Under pressure from mainstream brands (such as Foton and Jianghuai), its market share has been squeezed, and the second-hand price has declined significantly.
• Tangjun Eolong: The brand recognition is not high, the quality stability feedback is average, there are few repair service outlets, and maintenance is inconvenient. These niche factors directly affect the second-hand circulation and residual value.
• Shizhou Haowo Light Trucks (some models): Haowo is strong in the heavy truck sector, but some light truck models have high fuel consumption and average comfort, and the user acceptance is not high, resulting in a lack of interest in the second-hand market and a rapid depreciation.

Overall reasons: The brand is niche, the production volume is low, transactions are not active, the technology updates are slow, the performance/economy lags behind the mainstream, spare parts and repairs are difficult, and with the upgrade of emission policies, older models are being phased out. These vehicles are suitable for short-term use or for extremely low budgets, but the residual value risk for long-term ownership is indeed high. It is recommended to choose with caution.

The mainstream recommendation with a higher preservation rate

On the contrary, among second-hand 4-meter light trucks, those with relatively higher residual values are usually those from major brands with high production volumes. These vehicles have strong circulation, easy access to spare parts, convenient maintenance, and more stable residual values.

• Futong Aoling / Times Series: High market share, good durability, universal parts nationwide, active second-hand trading, good residual value retention.
• Jianghuai Shalu / Junling Series: High cost performance, good feedback on power and economy, many outlets, relatively stable second-hand price.
• FAW Jiefang Hu Series: Strong support from the Jiefang brand, reliable quality, large number of retainers, high popularity in the second-hand market, leading residual value rate among light trucks.
• Dongfeng Duliaka / Kapte: Good overall circulation of Dongfeng light trucks (except for the special case of Tiye), stable residual value of mainstream models.
• Qingling / Jiangling Series: Based on the technology of Fiftyone， durable and fuel-efficient， often higher residual value for second-hand vehicles， but is slightly more expensive.

In the current market (by the end of 2025), the overall resale situation of used light trucks and the prices of new vehicles have an impact on their residual value. The residual value rates are not particularly high. However, for mainstream brands, the decline in residual value is relatively small. For high-quality vehicles with a 3-5 year age, the residual value rate usually remains at around 50-70% (depending on the specific year/configuration).