Founded in 1975, Jilin First Automobile Works (abbreviated as FAW Jilin) is a leading automotive manufacturer in China. The company is headquartered in Changchun, the capital of Jilin Province and is one of the core subsidiaries of First Automobile Works Group Co., Ltd. (FAW). It is engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of automobiles, components and related service products.
Jilin First Automobile Works is the first heavy-duty automobile manufacturer in the Chinese auto industry and was the earliest enterprise to spare no effort in promoting innovation and development. The company has maintained a number of leading titles in China’s auto industry, such as the first heavy-duty truck manufacturer, the first manufacturer to adopt computer-aided design and manufacturing, the first passenger car enterprise to establish an automobile technology research institute, and more.
Jilin First Automobile Works produces a full line of vehicles, ranging from light trucks to buses and passenger cars. Its popular models includes the Jetta sedan, Tiggo SUV, Blue Bird bus, Oley Pickup, Arisun van, Oriental van, and Fu Nao Pickup. The company also produces engine and transmission components. Furthermore, Jilin First Automobile Works has invested in a range of research and development projects, from clean and energy-efficient vehicles to robust autonomous driving systems.
Beyond China, Jilin First Automobile Works has also opened up global markets. In 2004, the company established factories in Russia. In subsequent years, factories were also set up in countries such as Ethiopia, Venezuela, India, Myanmar, and more. In 2018, Jilin First Automobile Works commercial vehicles entered the Colombian market and its passenger cars entered the Ecuadorian market.
In 2019, Jilin First Automobile Works all channels achieved an output of more than 400,000, and sales of more than 400,000 units. Among them, passenger car segment achieved an output and sales volume of 224,000 and 214,000, respectively. The company also ranks among the top 10 most competitive Chinese auto brands in terms of customer satisfaction, after-sales service, brand popularity, quality, and overall customer experience.
As of the end of 2019, Jilin First Automobile Works has completed a series of asset restructuring, which injected capital market resources for further development and further improved their systems and processes. It subsequently deepens its relationship with key customers, strengthens its core competitiveness, and upgrades its product structure. In 2020, the company plans to increase its capital and launch three joint-venture projects, driving sales of its vehicles to 500,000.
Looking ahead, Jilin First Automobile Works will continue to deepen its collaboration to achieve cross-border and cross-industry integration. It will increase investment in research and development, to further improve and empower its core technology, and increase its internationalization and services offerings. In addition, Jilin First Automobile Works will continue to build an intelligent and modern production line, to produce vehicles with excellent quality and efficiency. This in turn, will help build and strengthen its brand profile and long-term competitiveness.
