Dick Yip, general manager of Great Leader, who drove the bus at its March 28 release, said that Fengtai's buses had strong competitiveness in overall performance and were more cost-effective compared with some European brands.

"The tour bus was tailor-made so it can perform well in Hong Kong, which is known for its hilly landscapes and humid climate," Lin said.

"They were produced to compete with first-tier brands such as Mercedes-Benz."

Fengtai has established a research and development team consisting of experts from the US, Canada, Australia and countries in Europe. Those engineers not only bring in advanced design idea, but also bring the latest production technologies to Fengtai, deputy general manager Lin Jian said.

Nowadays, Fengtai has a product portfolio covering 26 categories with 140 types of vehicle models.

Lin added that Fengtai plans to introduce 8 meter and 12-meter high-end tour buses to Hong Kong in the upcoming years.

In 2007, Fengtai delivered 500 customized buses to overseas markets and generated over 20 million yuan in profits.