The 4S store model is facing challenges, and the asset-light model may become the trend.

As market competition intensifies, the traditional 4S store model is facing enormous pressure, and more and more car companies are beginning to seek asset-light models. Data shows that in the first half of 2025, the number of 4S stores nationwide decreased by approximately 650, and about 52.6% of 4S stores were operating at a loss.