Looking from 2025 to 2026, Dongfeng Tianlong’s changes and stability in the second-hand market

Entering 2026, the consultation volume and sales volume of Dongfeng Tianlong's series models on the Duomai platform have increased significantly (compared to the data from June to December 2025). This change reflects that the demand for Dongfeng Tianlong series models in the second-hand market has increased to a certain extent. Why does this happen? As a car dealer, should you stock up on Dongfeng Tianlong in the new year to cope with market opportunities? Today, we will discuss it with you based on Duomai Che platform data and market research.

Analysis of price changes of Dongfeng series models in 2025

It can be seen from the sales data of Duomai Vehicle Platform in 2025 that there are obvious differences in the performance of Dongfeng's National Five and National Six models in the second-hand market (see the figure below). The average selling price of Dongfeng's National V models in 2025 is relatively stable, and the average selling price from the beginning to the end of the year is generally linear; on the other hand, the price difference of a single Dongfeng National VI model in 2025 from the most expensive to the cheapest model is about hundreds of thousands, which is reflected in the average selling price. The average selling price throughout the year has seen relatively significant fluctuations.

Entering 2026, the consultation volume and sales volume of Dongfeng Tianlong's series models on the Duomai platform have increased significantly (compared to the data from June to December 2025). This change reflects that the demand for Dongfeng Tianlong series models in the second-hand market has increased to a certain extent. Why does this happen? As a car dealer, should you stock up on Dongfeng Tianlong in the new year to cope with market opportunities? Today, we will discuss it with you based on Duomai Che platform data and market research.

Analysis of price changes of Dongfeng series models in 2025

It can be seen from the sales data of Duomai Vehicle Platform in 2025 that there are obvious differences in the performance of Dongfeng's National Five and National Six models in the second-hand market (see the figure below). The average selling price of Dongfeng's National V models in 2025 is relatively stable, and the average selling price from the beginning to the end of the year is generally linear; on the other hand, the price difference of a single Dongfeng National VI model in 2025 from the most expensive to the cheapest model is about hundreds of thousands, which is reflected in the average selling price. The average selling price throughout the year has seen relatively significant fluctuations.

The specific selling price is based on the selling price of Dongfeng’s best-selling models.

According to Duomai Che's research, the differences in the above changes are directly related to the differences in the engine, the core component of Dongfeng models. Dongfeng has introduced two engines in the National VI, one is Dongfeng's self-developed Longqing engine, and the other is France's Renault engine. Judging from the reaction of the second-hand market, end buyers have higher recognition of Renault engines than Longqing engines. For the engine alone, the second-hand price of models equipped with Renault engines is about 15,000 yuan more than that of models equipped with Longqing engines. Most of the high-end flagship models are equipped with Cummins engines (engines used by first-tier heavy truck brands such as Shande Truck). In terms of brand quality, they are more recognized by end buyers than Renault engines, further increasing the second-hand selling prices of Dongfeng models.

Judging from the sales situation in 2025, Dongfeng models have ushered in a sales peak since May, and the number of second-hand Dongfeng models on sale has increased. After a year of sales, the number of second-hand Dongfeng models currently on the market has decreased significantly. Facing the possibility of a sales peak after the year, it is a better time to buy second-hand Dongfeng models in the overall sluggish period of second-hand heavy trucks a year ago. This has led to a recent increase in inquiries and sales of Dongfeng models on the Duomai Che platform.

What kind of Dongfeng models are worth buying at this time?

Duomai Che has previously analyzed that high-end models were welcomed by car dealers years ago. Compared with other heavy truck brands, Dongfeng's high-end flagship models are very cost-effective, so Dongfeng's flagship models have also become a hot commodity recently. Comparing the two Dongfeng flagship models recently sold on the Duomai Auto platform, we can find the preference of some car dealers for Dongfeng models.

Judging from the comparison between AB and AB, both vehicles are high-horsepower models, which are the most popular configurations of Dongfeng brand models in the second-hand market. The price difference between AB and AB comes from the following aspects:

Difference in vehicle age: Car A is 7 years old, and Car B is 3 years old. Car B is about 80,000 yuan more expensive than car A in terms of age.

Configuration differences: The ZF gearbox equipped in car A has a higher market reputation and recognition than the Dongwo gearbox equipped in car B. Car A is equipped with a hydraulic buffer device, which can better adapt to complex road conditions such as long downhill slopes, mountain roads, and deserts. Therefore, it is more popular with buyers in the second-hand market. The difference between the gearbox and the hydraulic buffer brings a premium of about 18,000 to 20,000 to car A. However, car B is a high-horsepower model with a small speed ratio (3.64 speed ratio) favored by the current market. Therefore, although car B's gearbox is relatively ordinary and does not have a hydraulic buffer, it has a premium of about 10,000 yuan over non-small speed ratio models because of its speed ratio advantage. Taken together, the price difference due to configuration differences is negligible.

Differences in insurance: Insured models mean that the end buyer can go directly to work after the transfer of ownership, and the residual value of the insurance can save the end buyer a certain amount of insurance purchase costs. Therefore, second-hand heavy trucks with insurance are more popular with end buyers. Car A's insurance is still valid for about 6 months, but car A does not carry car damage insurance, while car B does have full insurance, and it is still valid for 9 months. Therefore, the insurance coverage of car B can bring a price difference of about 5,000 yuan to the final selling price of car A compared with car B. It is worth mentioning that the buyer of car B is in Hubei, and the insurance cost in Hubei is higher than the selling price in Henan, where the car is located. Therefore, the buyer of car B is more willing to pay a premium for insurance, so he finally bought car B for 166,000.

What changes will Dongfeng Motors have in the second-hand market in 2026?

As we all know, Hubei is Dongfeng's production base and the largest sales market in China, so most second-hand Dongfeng models are eventually sold to Hubei. However, as the Dongfeng brand continues to make efforts in the heavy-duty truck market, the brand reputation has improved compared with the previous few days. Starting from the end of 2025, on the Duomai platform, Dongfeng buyers in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Chongqing will increase, and some buyers will bid higher than buyers in Hubei for the flagship model. Therefore, in addition to Hubei, in 2026, we can focus on emerging second-hand Dongfeng markets such as Yunnan, Sichuan, and Chongqing.

On the other hand, relying on the geographical advantage of its central hub, Hubei has stable transportation demand in the province. With the gradual implementation of Hubei Province’s 15th Five-Year Plan such as industrial upgrading and major infrastructure projects, the demand for second-hand heavy trucks in Hubei Province is expected to be further stimulated, and Hubei Province It has also gradually become one of the important markets for domestic second-hand heavy truck sales. The overall demand for second-hand Dongfeng models will remain stable in 2026 and is likely to increase. Car dealers that specialize in Dongfeng models can further tap the needs of end buyers in the region and seize development opportunities. Hubei's location advantages also provide the possibility for the sales of second-hand heavy trucks of other brands in Hubei. In 2026, we can also investigate and understand the Hubei market's demand for models of other brands other than Dongfeng, and enter the Hubei market with a differentiated strategy.