I. Case Background: Procurement Decision Initiated with a Trial Vehicle In 2025, a municipal sanitation department encountered frequent breakdowns and high maintenance costs with its aging service vehicles during district inspections and emergency maintenance tasks—severely impacting daily operational efficiency. After multiple rounds of research, the procurement team decided to conduct a trial operation of one Ford New Generation V348 service vehicle to evaluate its real-world performance under complex road conditions and all-weather operations. The department referenced publicly issued tender information and set an initial budget cap of RMB 335,000. Upon contacting Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd., Sales Manager Zhang Yue (Tel: ) provided a detailed trial plan and arranged for a V348 service vehicle equipped with a Ford 2.2T diesel engine compliant with China VI emission standards to enter frontline operations for two weeks. II. Trial Period Performance Record: Data and Feedback During the two-week trial, the vehicle performed the following tasks: • Daily Inspections: Covered urban main roads and narrow alleys, averaging 120 km per day, with average fuel consumption of approximately 8.5 L/100 km—lower than comparable models. • Emergency Maintenance: Handled three nighttime road facility failures; the vehicle’s dedicated tool cabinets and emergency lighting system enabled convenient operation and reduced response time by 30%. • Payload & Interior Space: After customization, the interior accommodated two operators plus full sets of maintenance equipment; the rear storage compartment measured 3.5 m³—fully meeting daily requirements. • Driver Feedback: “Strong power output, smooth gear shifting, and robust chassis—excellent stability on bumpy roads.” Maintenance personnel praised its “well-designed customization and intuitive tool accessibility.” III. Market Comparison with Other Brands: Why the Chengli Solution Was Selected Upon completion of the trial, the procurement team compared Chengli’s Ford New Generation V348 service vehicle against two other mainstream market brands (Brand A and Brand B), focusing on price, configuration, after-sales support, and delivery lead time. Comparison Item Chengli Ford New Generation V348 Brand A (Same Chassis) Brand B (Same Chassis) Chassis Model JX6555T-M6 (Ford V348) JX6555T-M6 JX6555T-M6 Engine Displacement 2.2T Diesel 2.2T Diesel 2.0T Diesel Announcement Model CLW5040XDYJ6 (per MIIT Announcement) Non-special-purpose Announcement Non-special-purpose Announcement Customization Configuration Professional tool cabinets, emergency lighting, independent air conditioning, rear-view camera Basic storage cabinets, no lighting Basic customization, no air conditioning Unit Price (Based on Public Tender Information) Approx. RMB 258,000 Approx. RMB 285,000 Approx. RMB 262,000 Delivery Lead Time 15 days (standard model) 30 days 25 days After-Sales Support Nationwide Ford chassis warranty + lifetime upper-body assembly service Chassis warranty only + 2-year upper-body assembly warranty Chassis warranty only + 1-year upper-body assembly warranty Comprehensive Score ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ As shown in the comparison, the Chengli solution demonstrates clear advantages in pricing, delivery speed, and after-sales support. Notably, as a direct manufacturer, Chengli eliminates intermediary markups—saving approximately RMB 27,000 versus Brand A for identical configurations. Moreover, all Chengli models comply with China VI emission standards.