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Firing the “first shot” of the year in the northern market! Which automaker’s automatic‑transmission heavy truck is set to hit the market?

As the Year of the Ox gives way to the Year of the Tiger, another busy start‑up season is upon us. In this new year, amid soaring fuel prices and sluggish freight rates, how can you maximize profits while staying compliant? How can you ease the strain in an increasingly competitive transport industry? And how can you make thorough preparations before market conditions begin to improve?

Release Date:

2022-02-21

As the Year of the Ox gives way to the Year of the Tiger, another busy start‑up season is upon us. In this new year, with oil prices soaring and freight rates languishing, how can you maximize profits while staying compliant? How can you ease the strain in an industry marked by intense competition? And how can you make thorough preparations before market conditions begin to improve?

Don’t rush—Chenglong Trucks has the answer! On February 20, 2022, the launch event for the 2022 Chenglong H5 Ultra-Light Automatic‑Transmission Tractor, themed “Lightweight, Ultra‑Fuel‑Efficient, National VI‑Compliant,” was held simultaneously across five northern provinces and 30 prefecture‑level cities, offering truckers a powerful tool to kick off the year and boost earnings. With core advantages like lightweight design and exceptional fuel efficiency, the Chenglong H5 Ultra‑Light has earned widespread recognition from both the market and users since its debut in 2021. Leveraging five cutting‑edge lightweight technologies, the vehicle’s curb weight is kept under 7.5 tonnes. Paired with a Weichai‑FST‑equipped, 3.7‑ratio, 400‑kg lightweight axle, it delivers a fuel‑consumption reduction of 1.5 liters per 100 kilometers, enabling each truck to generate an additional 69,000 yuan annually and providing users with a superior logistics solution. As 2022 gets underway, to further help customers unlock greater operational value, the Chenglong H5 Ultra‑Light—refined over six months through rigorous market testing—is set to undergo a comprehensive upgrade for the 2022 model year. The new version will take its already impressive performance in lightweight construction and fuel economy to even higher levels. Reportedly, on the day of the launch, Dongfeng Liuqi unveiled the 2022 Chenglong H5 Ultra‑Light Automatic‑Transmission Tractor, along with special purchase incentives designed to help drivers get started. In recent years, Dongfeng Liuqi’s Chenglong brand has steadily expanded its footprint in northern markets. Backed by mature, reliable National VI technology and a portfolio of lightweight, fuel‑efficient products, it has won growing favor among northern users. Market share in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region, in particular, continues to climb, with some cities now commanding as much as 30% of the local market. This coordinated rollout of the all‑new Chenglong H5 Ultra‑Light across five provinces and 30 cities will deliver even more valuable logistics solutions, helping truckers enjoy a prosperous and successful start to the year.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates: the lightweight, ultra‑fuel‑efficient “China VI‑compliant Chenglong Journey”—the launch event for the Chenglong H5 Ultra‑Light Automatic Edition will be held on February 20, 2022!