Shanghai February 6th, 2017 ZXZC-Tianjin FAW launched Junpai’s second model A70 in 2016, but its thin production line calls on faster production layouts. Official news come out that Tianjin FAW has modified its Huali factory extensively to prepare for the three new models under Junpai this year.

According to relevant person in charge of Production Technology Department of Tianjin FAW Xiali Automobile Co., Ltd., Tianjin FAW will conduct three upgrades for Huali Factory during the “13th-five” period. Currently, the first phrase has been completed, mainly including the reconstruction of welding shops, input of new equipment and production lines, upgrade for assembly lines and comprehensive automation upgrade for painting shops.

The second phrase comes in the middle term of 2017, and comprehensive upgrade will be conducted to Huali Factory, mainly preparing for A-class SUV and other new models, which will be launched in 2018. Big upgrades will be continued after 2018 to prepare for new models.

According to plan, three new models will be launched by Tianjin FAW in 2017, including an A-class sedan, a crossover wagon and Junpai A70 BEV model. The new models, combined with listed small-size SUV Junpai D60 and the first A-class vehicle Junpai A70, will form a complementary product layout and meet more customers’ demands.

Currently, only D60 and A70 under Junpai have been launched into market. Jin Xulong, Vice General Manager of Tianjin FAW Xiali Automobile Co., Ltd. once said that, “The development period of a new model usually takes three to four years. Different from some domestic self-independent brands, Tianjin FAW pays great attention to purchased parts from suppliers. We all have the group’s quality system certification.”