FAW wins Chinese Truck of the Year 2019
The FAW J7 has won the third edition of the Chinese Truck of the Year award (CToY). The award announcement and presentation ceremony was held in Guangzhou, during the China Commercial Vehicle Show. The organisation of the award programme is strategically linked to the International Truck of the Year Award.
Technical specification of the 40 tonnes GVW FAW J7 6×4 tractor-unit designed by Italdesign Giugiaro in Turin includes: 12.52 litre, 6-cylinder in-line, 550hp, Euro 5 diesel, mated to a 12-speed manual geabox.
Pictured at the handover ceremony (from left to right):
Qian Hengrong – Assistant General Manager of FAW Jiefang and General Manager of FAW Jiefang Engine Business Division
Guo Liqun – Chief Engineer FAW Commercial Vehicle Development Institute
Huan Ge – Deputy General Manager of FAW Jiefang