Light bus wholesale sales reached 41,500 units in August, up 20% year-on-year; the market extended its "five consecutive increases"

According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in August 2026, the domestic light bus market sold 41,500 units, up 5% month-on-month and 20% year-on-year, continuing the previous growth trend and achieving "five consecutive increases" year-on-year. From a market performance perspective, the light bus market continued to grow, with traditional passenger transport demand, urban logistics and transportation demand, and NEW ENERGY product updates jointly driving market development.

Among the top ten enterprises by August sales, Changan Automobile ranked first with 13,000 units, Jiangling Motors ranked second with 10,300 units, and SAIC MAXUS ranked third with 7,621 units. FOTON sold 3,976 units, JAC sold 2,078 units, and Xiamen King Long, Nanjing Iveco, DFAC, Yutong Bus, and Xiamen Golden Dragon subsequently entered the top ten. Changan, Jiangling, and SAIC MAXUS together accounted for 74.5% of the market share, indicating a high degree of head concentration.

In terms of cumulative sales, from January to August 2026, the light bus market sold a total of 305,800 units, up 9% year-on-year, about 24,900 units more than the same period last year, and the cumulative growth rate further expanded compared with January-July. SAIC MAXUS ranked first in cumulative sales with 78,000 units, Changan Automobile ranked second with 77,500 units, and Jiangling Motors ranked third with 71,400 units. Among them, SAIC MAXUS grew 35% year-on-year, Xiamen King Long grew 36% year-on-year, and JAC grew 13% year-on-year, all achieving growth to varying degrees.

In the August 2026 Transport People's Reputation Commercial Vehicle and Parts Attention Index List, brands such as FOTON Toano, Dongfeng Furuitong, Jiangling Ford light bus, SAIC MAXUS, Changan light vehicle, Nanjing Iveco, SAIC-GM-Wuling, and JAC Sunray ranked among the top in attention.

FOTON Toano.

In August 2026, FOTON's light bus wholesale sales were 3,976 units, with a market share of 9.6%, up 22% year-on-year; cumulative sales from January to August were 26,000 units, down 2% year-on-year, with a cumulative market share of 8.5%. In the August Transport People's Reputation Commercial Vehicle and Parts Attention Index List, FOTON Toano had an attention index of 1,851, ranking among the top light bus brands.

On August 21, the FOTON Toano X6 was officially launched at the 2026 Hunan Cultural Tourism Industry Expo, positioned as a "business-travel-class MPV" for scenarios such as customized passenger transport, tourism shuttle, corporate commuting, and business reception.

The new vehicle is built on the V3 platform and features electric sliding doors, intelligent retractable steps, and ergonomic seats, with optional air suspension; the pure electric version has interior noise as low as 44 decibels. This new product combines ride comfort, boarding and alighting convenience, and space utilization, further expanding Toano's product coverage in the business-travel passenger transport market.

Dongfeng Furuitong.

In August 2026, DFAC's light bus wholesale sales were 618 units, with a market share of 1.5%, up 9% year-on-year; cumulative sales from January to August were 5,100 units, up 11% year-on-year, with a cumulative market share of 1.7%. In the August Transport People's Reputation Commercial Vehicle and Parts Attention Index List, Dongfeng Furuitong had an attention index of 1,772.

On August 14, the "Thousand Vehicles Set Off, Furuitong Together" Dongfeng Furuitong strategic cooperation shipment ceremony was held at DFAC Xiangyang Intelligent Manufacturing Center. Previously, Dongfeng Furuitong completed the delivery of 60 V6E units in Shijiazhuang at the end of July and signed a strategic cooperation agreement for 1,000 units; this event marked that the cooperation entered the stage of large-scale shipment.

The V6E adopts a rear-drive layout, balancing power output, cargo space, and operating economy, and is mainly aimed at scenarios such as urban distribution and commercial logistics. The rapid launch of deliveries under the 1,000-unit project also reflects the enterprise's comprehensive capabilities in order organization, manufacturing, and service support.

Jiangling Ford light bus.

In August 2026, Jiangling Motors' light bus wholesale sales were 10,300 units, with a market share of 24.9%, up 40% year-on-year; cumulative sales from January to August were 71,400 units, up 18% year-on-year, with a cumulative market share of 23.4%. In the August Transport People's Reputation Commercial Vehicle and Parts Attention Index List, Jiangling Ford light bus had an attention index of 1,656.

Jiangling Ford light bus continues to advance the coordinated layout of fuel and NEW ENERGY products, among which the E-Fushun is an important pure electric model for the urban logistics and multi-purpose mobility market. The vehicle is built on Jiangling's NEW ENERGY pure electric commercial vehicle platform and offers different body lengths, heights, battery capacities, and seating layouts, covering needs such as enclosed cargo transport, business commuting, and passenger transport.

SAIC MAXUS.

In August 2026, SAIC MAXUS's light bus wholesale sales were 7,621 units, with a market share of 18.4%, up 2% year-on-year; cumulative sales from January to August were 78,000 units, up 35% year-on-year, with a cumulative market share of 25.5%, ranking first in cumulative sales. In the August Transport People's Reputation Commercial Vehicle and Parts Attention Index List, SAIC MAXUS had an attention index of 1,489.

SAIC MAXUS recently promoted the Dana Super Extended-Range Large Light Bus, adopting a "large battery + small range extender" technical route, equipped with a 50kWh CATL Tianxing battery, with a CLTC pure electric range of 312 kilometers and a combined range of 1,260 kilometers. The vehicle supports DC fast charging, AC slow charging, and fuel replenishment, and adopts a full-time electric rear-drive layout, expanding the intercity transport radius while ensuring the economy of daily pure electric use. The vehicle also supports V2L external discharge, accommodating needs such as urban distribution, intercity logistics, and special vehicle modification.

Changan light vehicle.

In August 2026, Changan Automobile's light bus wholesale sales were 13,000 units, with a market share of 31.2%, up 33% year-on-year; cumulative sales from January to August were 77,500 units, down 4% year-on-year, with a cumulative market share of 25.3%. In the August Transport People's Reputation Commercial Vehicle and Parts Attention Index List, Changan light vehicle had an attention index of 1,438.

The new-generation Changan Ruixing EV is equipped with a self-developed three-electric system and Golden Bell Battery, with a maximum CLTC range of 380 kilometers, and comes standard with 2C fast charging; under normal temperature, charging from 30% to 80% takes as little as about 15 minutes, and comprehensive energy consumption per 100 kilometers is as low as 13.8kWh. The vehicle focuses on urban distribution and high-frequency logistics scenarios, improving daily turnover efficiency through optimization in range, charging efficiency, and energy consumption.

Nanjing Iveco.

In August 2026, Nanjing Iveco's light bus wholesale sales were 1,115 units, with a market share of 2.7%, down 14% year-on-year; cumulative sales from January to August were 9,135 units, down 35% year-on-year, with a cumulative market share of 3.0%. In the August Transport People's Reputation Commercial Vehicle and Parts Attention Index List, Nanjing Iveco had an attention index of 1,423.

On August 31, the complete filing information for the Nanjing Iveco Lingsheng V100 was officially released. The vehicle is positioned as a heavy-duty urban distribution NEW ENERGY large light bus, with a cargo compartment volume of 11 cubic meters, and optional six-leaf progressive leaf springs and a heavy-duty rear axle. Targeting working conditions such as frequent full loads, mountainous transport, and heavier cargo distribution, the Lingsheng V100 focuses on strengthening chassis load-bearing capacity and loading efficiency.

Compared with light bus products mainly used for ordinary urban distribution, this model pays more attention to heavy-load transport and regional logistics needs, providing a new product choice for NEW ENERGY light buses to expand specialized freight scenarios.

SAIC-GM-Wuling.

In the August 2026 Transport People's Reputation Commercial Vehicle and Parts Attention Index List, SAIC-GM-Wuling had an attention index of 1,399.

The Wuling Yangguang Pro was officially launched on July 31, offering three major series: functional, operational, and customized, covering panel van freight, 6-seat passenger, and 9-seat operational versions, with a maximum CLTC range of 405 kilometers.

The new vehicle is equipped with a 150kW drive motor, peak torque of 380N·m, body height of 2,170mm, cargo compartment volume reaching the 9-cubic-meter class, and supports 2C fast charging, capable of charging from 30% to 80% in 20 minutes. The vehicle accommodates urban distribution, commercial transport, and passenger transport needs.

JAC Sunray.

In August 2026, JAC's light bus wholesale sales were 2,078 units, with a market share of 5.0%, up 54% year-on-year; cumulative sales from January to August were 12,700 units, up 13% year-on-year, with a cumulative market share of 4.2%. In the August Transport People's Reputation Commercial Vehicle and Parts Attention Index List, JAC Sunray had an attention index of 965.

The JAC Sunray Pilot Edition Pro focuses on green-channel, supermarket, and narrow-alley distribution scenarios. The vehicle is equipped with a 13-cubic-meter cargo compartment, a rear wheel arch spacing of 1.22 meters, and standard pallets can be pushed directly for loading and unloading. It is powered by a 150-horsepower engine with a peak torque of 400N·m, matched with a five-leaf reinforced chassis and four-wheel disc brakes; the braking distance at 60 km/h under full load is shortened by about 3 meters, and electrically heated mirrors are optional.

The Pilot Edition Pro takes high load capacity, strong power, and short braking distance as its core selling points. Targeting high-frequency loading and unloading at the end of urban logistics and complex road conditions, it completes JAC's product layout in the segmented light bus market.

Entering September-October, as demand for tourism reception, customized passenger transport, urban distribution, and commercial logistics is further released, the light bus market is expected to maintain growth. At the same time, product supply will continue to develop toward more segmented operational scenarios: pure electric light buses will focus on high-frequency short-distance transport, extended-range products will expand the usage radius for intercity transport, and business passenger transport and tourism shuttle models will further strengthen ride comfort and intelligent experience.

In the long term, competition in the light bus market will focus more on energy efficiency, space layout, product reliability, and full life-cycle cost. As NEW ENERGY technology matures and application scenarios expand, NEW ENERGY adoption, scenario-based development, passenger-car-like design, and specialized modification will become important directions for the subsequent development of the light bus market.