On November 15, the FAW Jiefang J7 Chuangling Edition tractor truck was grandly launched at the Guangzhou International Auto Show. Wu Bilei, member of the Party Committee and Vice General Manager of China FAW, Chairman and Party Secretary of FAW Jiefang, attended the press conference and delivered a speech. Mr. Gianenrico Griffini, Chairman of the International Truck of the Year (IToY) Jury, Yang Lin, Vice President of the Automotive Industry Branch of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), FAW Jiefang leaders Li Sheng, Wang Hao, Yu Changxin, Ji Yizhi, Wang Jianyu, and Chu Fanghong, founder of Yunlian Think Tank, as well as Yu Jing, Chairman of the China Truck of the Year (CTOY) Jury, and General Manager of Beijing Zhuozhong Publishing Co., Ltd., attended the event, witnessing this momentous occasion together with industry partners, users, and media friends from across the country.
▲ Wu Bilei delivers a speech
Wu Bilei, on behalf of China FAW and FAW Jiefang, pointed out in his speech that Jiefang is the “root,” Hongqi is the “soul,” and the strong “root” builds the “soul,” which has always been the consistent goal of FAW people. Through the iteration of seven generations of products, the production of 9 million vehicles, and its industrial layout across four countries and nine regions, Jiefang has become a true leader in China’s commercial vehicle industry and a shining “flag” among national brands. He emphasized that the newly launched FAW Jiefang J7 Chuangling Edition is based on Jiefang’s deep legacy in vehicle manufacturing and brand foundation, its precise understanding and insight into user needs, and the platform innovation and cutting-edge achievements of the past three years. This “epoch-making” product will certainly become an “all-around heavy truck” for efficient trunk logistics, a “leading model” to accelerate the process of China’s intelligent commercial vehicles, and an “innovative glory” for national commercial vehicle brands to stand at the world-class level!
▲ Yu Changxin provides a comprehensive interpretation of the J7 Chuangling Edition product value
At the press conference, Yu Changxin, Member of the Party Committee and Executive Vice General Manager of FAW Jiefang, provided a comprehensive interpretation of the product value of the J7 Chuangling Edition. He announced that the new vehicle price for the J7 Chuangling Edition is 549,800 RMB. He stated that, in the face of the current market competition, FAW Jiefang firmly believes that “competing on price” has no future, while “competing on value” is the right path. The J7 Chuangling Edition, with its five cutting-edge technologies, will achieve five breakthroughs, bringing users five key experiences, making logistics more efficient and life better.
Exceptional Benefits:
Through five intelligent technologies, the J7 Chuangling Edition achieves a fuel saving of 2 liters per 100 km. Based on a calculation of 5 years and 2 million kilometers, the J7 Changling Edition can save 280,000 RMB in energy costs and 70,000 RMB in maintenance costs.
Superior Safety:
The J7 Chuangling Edition is the first heavy-duty truck in the industry to standardize L2-level autonomous driving. It features leading auxiliary driving functions, intelligent safety monitoring, ensuring passenger safety, while also providing risk warnings, accident traceability, and helping reduce insurance premiums.
Super Reliability:
The J7 Chuangling Edition is built to world-class development standards, having undergone rigorous verification across nearly 10 million kilometers in various regions. Its axle oil change cycle has been extended to 1 million kilometers. Key components are sourced from the industry’s top suppliers, ensuring world-class quality and exceptional reliability.
Superb Service:
The J7 Chuangling Edition offers users a perfect service experience. Zero costs: The industry’s first three years of free maintenance, including free on-site service. Zero worries: Enjoy FAW Jiefang’s used vehicle guarantee policy and VIP exclusive consultant services. Zero pressure: Innovative post-payment plans ensure no stress for loan repayment.
Superb Experience:
The J7 Chuangling Edition, with its 15.6-inch HD touchscreen and commercial vehicle digital key control technology, offers an experience akin to using a smartphone, receiving China Automotive Technology & Research Center’s first-ever 5A commercial vehicle certification, allowing users to “enjoy a visual feast, a smooth drive, and comfort during their journey.”
▲ Jia Yichao releases the “J7 Chuangling Edition White Paper”
Jia Yichao, Senior Analyst at Yunlian Think Tank, released the “J7 Chuangling Edition White Paper,” providing a detailed interpretation of the J7 Chuangling Edition evaluation report. In August this year, FAW Jiefang, in collaboration with Yunlian Think Tank, conducted nearly 10,000 kilometers of real-world testing on the TIR transport route from Zhengzhou to Moscow, showcasing the J7 Chuangling Edition’s true performance in long-distance transportation to the industry and consumers.
▲ FAW Jiefang J7 Chuangling Edition wins “2025 China Truck of the Year (CTOY)”
Thanks to the revolutionary technological breakthroughs brought by the launch of the J7 Chuangling Edition, it has demonstrated China’s independent core technologies in the international market, propelling the Chinese commercial vehicle industry to accelerate toward the “high-end, intelligent, and green” direction. As a result, the “2025 China Truck of the Year (CTOY)” award was presented to the FAW Jiefang J7 Chuangling Edition at the Guangzhou Auto Show! This is the second time FAW Jiefang’s J7 has received this prestigious honor, after winning the “2019 China Truck of the Year” in 2018, once again affirming Jiefang’s extraordinary strength as the leader of the national heavy truck industry.
▲ At the Auto Show
At this year’s Auto Show, FAW Jiefang made a strong appearance with an “exceptional” lineup in Guangzhou. The new energy exhibition area featured models such as the JH6 pure electric tractor, J6P pure electric tractor, J6P fuel-electric tractor, and Tiger 6G pure electric cargo truck. The traditional exhibition area saw the J7 Chuangling Edition taking center stage, along with the J7+ Eagle Path “dual high-end” models, the 2025 J6V, and the GD300-3.0 Power Domain, all attracting the attention of visitors.
Looking to the future, FAW Jiefang will always uphold its original intention of “a strong automotive nation and contributing to the industry,” joining hands with users, supporters, collaborators, and trusted partners to focus on the cutting edge of industrial technology, continuously crafting better products, technologies, and solutions. The brand is committed to creating new paths for the development of China’s commercial vehicle industry and contributing new momentum, with the goal of becoming a “green, intelligent transportation solutions provider” for China’s first-class and world-class commercial vehicles.
