FAW Jiefang Tiger 6G high-end light truck enters Southeast Asia
Recently, 64 FAW Jiefang “Tiger 6G” high-end light trucks arrived in the Philippines from Jimo County, marking the first entry of this model into the Southeast Asian market.
Of these vehicles, 32 are cargo trucks and 32 are dump trucks, specifically designed for the low-emission market. They are equipped with a 4.2-liter large-displacement mechanical pump engine, combining high efficiency and fuel economy with excellent load-bearing capacity.
This international expansion is not accidental. In the Philippine market, Jiefang light trucks have maintained stable sales of over 2,000 units for two consecutive years, becoming one of the preferred brands trusted by local users.
“The success of FAW Jiefang light trucks in the Philippine market is attributed to a deep understanding of local user needs and a high degree of product customization,” said Wang Hao, Director of the Light Vehicle Product Management Office of FAW Jiefang’s Overseas Product Line. He added that this batch of low-emission “Tiger 6G” trucks took only three months from planning to trial assembly, thanks to strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities, as well as the rapid response of the Jimo plant.
FAW Jiefang’s Jimo plant is a cornerstone of Qingdao’s automotive industry. As a key production base for FAW Jiefang’s new energy commercial vehicles and light trucks, the plant possesses a complete industrial chain covering R&D, manufacturing, and parts supply.
In recent years, leveraging the manufacturing advantages and technological accumulation of the Jimo base, FAW Jiefang’s overseas sales of light trucks have repeatedly reached new highs: exceeding 5,000 units in 2023, reaching 11,000 units in 2024, and exceeding 14,000 units in 2025.
In the South African market, FAW Jiefang’s light truck sales are projected to reach 2,700 units in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 130%. In the Myanmar market, orders surged from over 100 units in 2024 to over 1,000 units in 2025, culminating in a large order for 700 units in March 2026. From Southeast Asia to Africa, FAW Jiefang’s international influence continues to expand, having established a research and development network in nine locations across four countries globally, with products exported to over 100 countries and regions worldwide.
The Jimo District has proposed supporting the FAW Jiefang mini-truck project to achieve large-scale mass production by 2026. With the large-scale production of this project and the continuous launch of new models, the FAW Jiefang Jimo plant will further optimize its capacity and product portfolio.
“We will continue to explore overseas markets, leveraging the R&D and manufacturing advantages of the Jimo plant to launch more light truck products that meet the needs of different global markets, enabling Qingdao manufacturing to move forward more firmly and decisively on the international stage.”
