According to the latest publicly available data (as of May 2026), the top five brands in China’s used passenger vehicle market with the most outstanding overall performance in terms of brand influence, vehicle ownership, marketability, and reputation are as follows:
Consistently ranks first in domestic bus sales, boasting the largest market share, high vehicle reliability, a comprehensive after-sales system, and leading residual value and market liquidity.
King Long (including Xiamen King Long and Higer)
The King Long group includes Xiamen King Long and Suzhou King Long (Higer). Higer saw significant sales growth in 2026 and enjoys high acceptance in the used bus market, especially in tourism and passenger transport.
Golden dragon buses have a stable customer base in the used bus market, emphasizing quality and design, and maintaining good residual value.
Backed by China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, with solid new energy technology, sales continued to grow in 2025-2026, and the used bus market is gradually expanding, especially popular in public transportation and commuting scenarios.
A brand under JAC Motors, leading in sales growth in 2026, with increased supply in the used car market, outstanding cost-effectiveness, suitable for niche applications such as scenic area shuttles.
Note: Some data also include Foton AUV, Higer (listed separately), or Wuling/Jinbei (mostly used for small passenger vehicles) in the list of popular used car brands, but considering the mainstream perception of the large and medium-sized passenger vehicle used car market, the above five brands are more representative.
