Setting a new benchmark in the card industry: the "high-end of high-end" Jiefang J7 pioneering version is launched
Follow the Liberation J7 LNG tractor to drive the 'high-end bureau'
In the past two years, with the support of national policies, stable energy prices, technological progress, and continuous improvement of gas station construction, the commercial vehicle industry has ushered in an opportunity period of "oil to gas" conversion. The industry is rapidly focusing on this prospect, with OEMs and power suppliers accelerating their layout, enriching the category of gas vehicles, and meeting the market's demand for natural gas transportation models. As a "high-end player" in the field of natural gas heavy-duty trucks, FAW Jiefang has been steadily advancing with its technological innovation, product leadership, and service leadership advantages. Under the enterprise's "dual high-end" product strategy, it has successively launched the J7 and Yingtu series of "high horsepower" natural gas vehicles, helping Jiefang maintain a market share of over 30% in the domestic natural gas heavy-duty truck market and remain the industry leader.
In the second half of 2024, FAW Jiefang's "core product" - the Jiefang J7 pioneering version was finally released after much anticipation. This high-end heavy truck, which is positioned above the J7 product and breaks the "ceiling" of the industry, made its debut as a representative model of FAW's independent core technology at the "China FAW 60 millionth vehicle and the 9 millionth Jiefang truck delivery event" on July 16 this year. On August 2, the "cross-border long-term test" of the J7 pioneering version will be launched, which also means that soon, it will officially meet with the majority of truck drivers.
Seven generations of Jiefang trucks, writing a glorious chapter for national automobile brands
China's automobile industry originated from FAW and started from Jiefang. In the course of more than 70 years of development, FAW Jiefang has always resonated with the Chinese automobile industry and written a glorious chapter of the national automobile brand. Looking back: In 1956, the first Jiefang truck was born, ending the history of New China's inability to manufacture cars; in 1983, the 1 millionth Jiefang car rolled off the assembly line, providing strong support for China's road network and economic development; in 2014, the 6 millionth Jiefang truck was unveiled, playing the strongest voice of independent innovation in the global automobile industry; in 2024, the 9 millionth Jiefang truck rolled off the assembly line, pushing China's automobile industry to a broader world stage and fully displaying the style of "Made in China".
Leading the way to the new quality flag - At the ceremony of the delivery of the 60 millionth vehicle and the 9 millionth Jiefang truck of China FAW, the J7 pioneering version stood out as a representative model. As the highest-end product of Jiefang in the next three years, the J7 pioneering version carries the high hopes of Jiefang people. It will redefine high-end heavy trucks with a new shape, new performance, and a new intelligent driving experience. It aims to bring consumers product experiences such as high attendance rate, low TCO, safety and comfort through the crystallization of Jiefang's intelligent power domain and the leading advantages of product intelligence. It is reported that the J7 pioneering version, a "high-end among high-end" model, has broken through 16 core technologies and solved the energy-saving and power balance problems in mountainous areas and plateaus. The whole vehicle saves 14% energy, can achieve 4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, and 3 kilograms of gas, saving users up to 100,000 yuan in vehicle costs each year. Its arrival has enabled Jiefang to take a solid step on the road of innovation in the independent control of key core technologies.
Appearance: Excellent design, extraordinary at a glance
The J7 600 horsepower LNG tractor has a rugged and atmospheric appearance, with a high quality inherent in it. The LED lighting system, combined with the front panel light and shadow signage, exudes a strong sense of technology. Flow around design and low wind resistance streamlined shape, fearless of wind and rain, stable and safer driving.
Master Zhao Wuzhong told us that before choosing a car, he and his family carefully selected it for a long time. It was the fresh and serene color of J7 Sky Blue that made him fall in love at first sight. For truck drivers who run around for years, this color gives a sense of tranquility and openness, and is a visual enjoyment, as if they are under the blue sky. He drives a J7 LNG tractor to transport large cargo between Shenyang and Xinjiang, with a current operating mileage of nearly 50000 kilometers. Under standard load, the minimum air consumption per 100 kilometers reaches 28kg, with an average air consumption of 29.3kg/100km, surpassing many vehicles in the same class in terms of efficiency and air consumption.
Body: Deeply anti-corrosion, long-lasting and new
Crossing the western Gobi Desert is often accompanied by strong sandstorms, which pose a severe challenge to the appearance wear and electronic equipment of transportation vehicles. The J7 600 horsepower LNG tractor adopts international level metal paint and electrophoretic coating technology, with thick paint on the body that is corrosion-resistant and not afraid of wind and sun exposure. The dedicated production line for car axles and the electroplated zinc nickel coating have been rust free for ten years, and are not afraid of salt spray and acid rain, still as smooth as before.
Comfortable: Comfortable as living, versatile storage capacity
Express vehicles have a high attendance rate, high work intensity, and comfort has become the most concerned factor for drivers. Jiefang is always committed to providing users with a comfortable mobile home. The J7 600 horsepower LNG tractor cab adopts a four point air suspension WABCO shock absorber, and more than 20 acoustic measures have been implemented in the engine and cab, allowing users to enjoy beauty anytime and anywhere, without fear of road disturbances.
Crossing the Eurasian continent, the J7 pioneering version "cross-border long-term test" begins
When the seventh-generation Jiefang product J7 was launched in 2018, FAW Jiefang actively responded to the call of the country's "Belt and Road" development strategy and completed a feat of Chinese independent trucks - retracing the ancient Silk Road. In that Silk Road journey across 10 countries in Europe and Asia and covering more than 20,000 kilometers, the J7 team completed many difficult challenges, and demonstrated the excellent performance of J7 in power, economy, safety and comfort in different environments and road conditions, and amazed the world with zero failures throughout the journey, making Chinese independent trucks shine on the world stage.
After six years, Jiefang's new generation of "all-round" vehicle products - J7 Leading Edition, based on the solid foundation of J7 products, has achieved comprehensive upgrades and surpassing in performance. This time, the new car will once again embark on the "Eurasia Journey" - starting from Zhengzhou, an important comprehensive transportation hub in China, all the way north, stopping at the Manzhouli Port, across Russia, visiting Chita, Novosibirsk, Lake Baikal and other places, and finally arriving at the destination Moscow. Through this cross-border transportation across thousands of miles, the real performance of the J7 Leading Edition in long-distance transportation will be shown to the industry and consumers. Professional institutions will conduct L2 automatic driving and long-term test analysis on the actual vehicle on the way, record the operating income of the whole process, and form the data into a vehicle "White Paper" to set a new benchmark for domestic high-end heavy trucks.
On August 2, as a prelude to the launch of the new car, the launch ceremony of the Jiefang J7 pioneering version TIR cross-border transport long-term test will be launched in Zhengzhou, so stay tuned!
