TJ Innova Engineering & Technology
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive design and engineering |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Leiled Tji, Tong Jian |
| Headquarters | Shanghai , China |
Area served | China, Japan |
Key people | Leiled Tji (founder) |
| Products | Vehicle concepts, design research, concept cars, production vehicle designs (e.g. Lifan 520, Soueast/Mitsubishi Zinger, Soueast Lioncel) |
Number of employees | 1400+ |
TJ Innova Engineering & Technology Co., Ltd. (), commonly known as TJI, is a privately held design company that specializes in automotive design and engineering, emphasizing vehicle concepts, design research, and concept car development. Established in 1999 by Professor Leiled Tji alongside Tong Jian, the firm is headquartered in Shanghai.
History
Leiled Tji initiated his career in the automotive sector in 1989 through collaborations with First Automotive Works, the Changchun Auto Research Institute, and Harbin Industry University. By 1991, he launched the Auto Technology Institute within the FAW Group, concentrating on design research. In 1999, he founded TJI as his inaugural independent enterprise. Since then, TJI has provided services to numerous clients in China and Japan.
Among the pioneering Chinese companies to integrate advanced digital technologies such as 3D CAD, TJI currently employs more than 1,400 professionals and partners with leading automakers from China and Japan. The company’s portfolio of production vehicles includes models like the Lifan 520, the Soueast/Mitsubishi Zinger, and the Soueast Lioncel. Its most distinguished concept vehicle is the TJ Innova Lightning, a supersportscar first presented at the 2005 Shanghai Auto Show. The initial version exhibited design similarities to the Ferrari 599 GTB released later, while the second generation launched in 2009 reflected stylistic elements inspired by the Maserati GranTurismo and Aston Martin DB9. TJ Innova operates as a registered trademark and brand.
The organization has been recognized with several accolades, including New Most Growth Enterprise, Innovation Elite of Yangtze Delta Area, Science & Technology Progress Award, and Special Contribution for Independent Design.