On May 25, the High Power, High Efficiency, High Revenue — New-Generation Premium Light-Duty Truck Powertrain Appreciation Event, co-hosted by Weichai and Sinotruk, kicked off in Yangzhou. Distributor representatives across the country gathered at Weichai Power’s Yangzhou Light Engine Production Base. Through on-site visits and hands-on experience, they witnessed Weichai’s strengths in smart manufacturing and stringent quality control standards.
As a leader in the light-duty truck industry, Weichai launched a new benchmark lineup of light-duty truck powertrains at the event. This move further consolidates its leading position and brand influence, sets new directions for industrial development with robust product strength, and delivers high-value solutions featuring outstanding power, efficiency and profitability for light-duty truck operators.
Urban distribution and urban-rural transportation are undergoing rapid evolution. Customers have growing demands for powertrains that deliver high timeliness, fuel economy, reliability and profitability.
- High Power: Robust performance with full power reserve to tackle complex road conditions and diverse transport scenarios.
- High Efficiency: Excellent fuel economy and high uptime, enabled by cutting-edge technologies and rigorous manufacturing standards.
- High Revenue: Lower total operating costs throughout the lifecycle, including reduced maintenance and fuel expenses, helping customers and partners achieve steady income growth and sustainable profits.
Leveraging the synergy of the two major brands, the event unveiled a full portfolio of new-generation light-duty truck powertrains, covering conventional fuel and new-energy solutions. The product range includes WP2.5T, WP2.5N, WP3N, WP3NNG, WP5N and WP5H, fully catering to urban distribution, cold chain, green channel transportation, urban-rural haulage and other scenarios, and maximizing customer lifecycle value.
Upgraded High-End Diesel & Gas Powertrains: Customized Performance for Full-Scenario Application
As the backbone of road freight, light-duty trucks rely heavily on their core powertrains for operational efficiency and revenue growth. The industry sees a clear trend toward higher horsepower, which meets market needs for larger payloads, quick power response and superior fuel efficiency.
Based on in-depth market insights, Weichai has comprehensively upgraded its products in power, reliability and economy. The new high-horsepower light-duty truck powertrains deliver outputs ranging from 190 hp to 300 hp, covering both diesel and gas versions that comply with China National VI emission standards. They are fully optimized for blue-plate standard-load, blue-plate combined-load and yellow-plate cargo transport, achieving tailored performance for every application.
- WP2.5T — Flagship Powertrain for Blue-Plate Standard LoadMax power: 190 hp; Max torque: 500 N·m. Adopting proven N+T high-reliability design with a B10 service life of 800,000 km. It features outstanding durability, energy efficiency and ultra-low operating costs, with fuel consumption 6%–7% lower than competing models. A cost-effective choice for the blue-plate market.
- WP2.5N — Premium Powertrain for Blue-Plate Combined LoadMax power: 200 hp; Max torque: 560 N·m. It leads its displacement class in power output, with overall fuel consumption 8% better than peers and top-tier reliability and NVH performance. Ample power handles diverse road and transport conditions with ease.
- WP3N — Classic Flagship for Yellow-Plate Cargo & Blue-Plate Refrigerated TrucksMax power: 220 hp; Max torque: 660 N·m. Optimized structure enhances reliability. It balances high speed and fuel efficiency to help operators cut costs and boost returns.
- WP3NNG — Gas-Powered Flagship for Blue-Plate Combined LoadMax power: 200 hp; Max torque: 500 N·m. B10 service life reaches 500,000 km. Built on the mature NG4.0 gas platform, it cuts gas consumption by 4%–6% versus rivals, ranking top in power, gas economy and reliability, and setting a new benchmark for gas-powered light-duty truck engines.
- WP5N — Core Powertrain for Yellow-Plate Cargo TrucksMax power: 245 hp; Max torque: 850 N·m. Fully upgraded components deliver strong adaptability to various working conditions and excellent fuel economy for greater customer value.
- WP5H — China’s Most Powerful Four-Cylinder Engine for Yellow-Plate Cargo TrucksMax power: 300 hp; Max torque: 1100 N·m. Featuring high reliability and fast response, it suits time-sensitive sectors such as green channel and express delivery. Its high-precision combustion control reduces fuel consumption by 5%.
Premium product quality is backed by advanced smart manufacturing. The Yangzhou base, a core production hub for Weichai light-duty powertrains, manufactures 11 series of high-end diesel engines based on 2L, 3L and 4L platforms. Supported by the WOS operation system, the plant has built high-precision, intelligent production lines with 100% automation at key stations, deploying industrial robots, vision inspection systems and hot/cold testing equipment. Certified as a national smart manufacturing demonstration project, it stands as a leading domestic base for full-range light-duty powertrain production.
Outperforming mainstream competing products in overall performance, Weichai’s new high-horsepower powertrains provide targeted solutions for different operating scenarios. Weichai also offers one-stop services including product recommendation based on real road data, customized performance and control strategies, and continuous optimization to address full-lifecycle operational demands.
Differentiated Self-Developed Three-Electric Systems: New-Energy Powertrains Leading Green Logistics
With 80 years of expertise in engine R&D and manufacturing, Weichai boasts solid technological strength and a complete industrial chain. Building on its advantages in internal combustion engines, the company has developed high-quality new-energy products and services.
Keeping pace with the global energy transition, Weichai leverages China’s largest R&D and manufacturing base for commercial vehicle three-electric systems to launch tailored new-energy solutions for light-duty trucks. Focusing on safety, durability, high efficiency and lightweight design, its products alleviate industry challenges including sluggish freight markets, insufficient cargo volume and falling freight rates, and strengthen Weichai’s competitiveness in the new-energy light-duty truck segment.
Weichai equips its new-energy vehicles with advanced cell-to-pack blade batteries for improved safety, driving range and service life. Its diversified product portfolio covers light trucks and mini trucks, dual architectures of electric drive axles and central drives, as well as air cooling and liquid cooling solutions.
- 100 kWh air-cooled battery: Designed for urban distribution with low charging demand. It features low cost, higher voltage, lighter weight and higher efficiency.
- New-generation fast-charging battery: For high-speed, heavy-load and long-haul transport. It supports 2C ultra-fast charging, charging from 20% to 80% SOC in just 18 minutes. Modular products of 120 kWh, 140 kWh and 155 kWh are also available.
- High-capacity batteries: Upgraded 167 kWh and 174 kWh variants based on the 151 kWh version cater to medium and long-distance transportation. Adopting lithium iron phosphate technology, these batteries deliver higher safety, lower costs and longer service life.
As a core component, the electric drive system determines vehicle power, economy and reliability. Paired with Weichai’s self-developed vehicle-grade electronic control units and exclusive control strategies, the overall driving range can be increased by 5%. The 220-platform hairpin motor adopts an eight-wire-per-slot design, featuring low resistance, low temperature rise and strong power output at high speeds.
Weichai has completed full layout of three-electric technologies, covering power batteries, motors and motor controllers. The Yantai New Energy Industrial Park spans 1,700 mu with an annual production capacity of 50 GWh and production lines with 98% automation rate, ensuring stable product quality and sufficient delivery capacity.
Adhering to market-oriented and vehicle-centric R&D philosophy, Weichai realizes deep integration between three-electric systems and complete vehicles through coordinated design, synchronous verification and shared control strategies. Inheriting its premium service system, Weichai fully delivers on the commitment of high power, high efficiency and high revenue for customers.
Light-duty truck powertrain has become one of Weichai’s core businesses with diversified and high-quality development. This appreciation event fully showcases the achievements of its comprehensive product upgrade. Going forward, Weichai will uphold independent innovation and quality-driven development, expand its product lineup, translate technological advantages into market competitiveness, and maintain its leading position in the high-end light-duty truck powertrain sector. Together with all partners, Weichai will create a new future of efficient, profitable and green light-duty truck logistics.
