Upward and ‘FAW-ward’ for truck range

According to Dealer Principal Richard Thompson, the FAW truck range has proven to be an outstanding success and a fantastic franchise for the Thompson Motors group since the company became a dealer five years ago.

The model line-up is comprehensive, ranging from a 3-ton freight carrier, all the way up to a 500hp truck tractor covering and application from off-road to on-road in medium, heavy and extra heavy applications.

In particular, the JH6 28.500HP has seen FAW claw its way to be one of the leading contenders in the extra heavy commercial category in sales (year to date) in the heavy commercial category in South Africa.

He’s attributed this to excellent value for money in a vehicle that can compete with the best in terms of performance, and has proven to be one the class leaders in fuel consumption.

FAW has become a global leader in the truck manufacturing industry, thanks to decades of continuous technological development and strategic cooperation with the top commercial vehicle manufacturers and designers around the world.

Today, its trucks have been exported to 80 countries and regions. FAW owns three subsidiaries and eight assembly plants in 11 countries and has an annual production capacity of 5-million units.

Although the design team’s distinct concepts have created a look that is unmistakably JH6 28.500HP, it’s not all about a pretty face.

The cab design is not only ergonomic but includes aerodynamic fuel saving features.

So, in addition to air resistance being overcome, providing exceptional fuel efficiency, road noise is dramatically reduced, enhancing driver comfort on the long haul.

A combination intended for superior comfort, safety and efficiency, brings a unique style to the JH6 28.500HP flagship.

Stylishly functional, the grille and bumper profile are aerodynamically designed for enhanced airflow and a reduced drag coefficient.

FAW’s innovative ‘flat floor’ design and extended ‘high roof cab’ combine to create an interior height of 2050mm for optimal movement and space.

Easy lifting of the bottom bunk provides convenient access to the on-board toolbox.

Four-point, full floating Sachs with shock absorbers for exceptional vibration isolation and double foldable high-density sponge sleepers ensure that the driver and passenger get good sleep when doing long drives.

The CA6DM3-500 is an engine independently developed by FAW Jiefang in China, representing the most advanced engine technology available and has proven itself to be one of the most reliable engines ever to be produced in China.

The average B10 service life of this engine can run up to 1.5 million kilometres and with over 1 million units of this specific platform sold in China alone- it is no surprise that one FAW Jiefang tractor with this engine has gone nearly 3.5 million kilometres without a single engine overhaul.