The JAC T9 double-cab bakkie has arrived in South Africa, ready to do battle with top-spec versions of the likewise Chinese-built GWM P-Series…
JAC Motors South Africa has confirmed the local arrival of its new T9 flagship double-cab bakkie line-up. Revealed at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show, the T9 was originally scheduled to hit local roads in early 2022.
The T9 range comprises both 4×2 and 4×4 configurations, in either Lux or Super Lux trim and slots in above the current T6 and T8 portfolios.
The new T9 is powered by a 4-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine that generates 125 kW and 410 Nm of torque, and is exclusively paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission sourced from ZF (with driving modes such as Sport, Normal, Eco and Snow).
The 4×4 derivatives feature a BorgWarner part-time 4-wheel-drive system with a low-range transfer case and a rear differential lock. Ground clearance is listed as 210 mm. In terms of efficiency, JAC claims a combined fuel economy figure of 7.8 L/100km for both 4×2 and 4×4 derivatives.
The Chinese bakkie measures 5 330 mm long, 1 965 mm wide and 1 920 mm tall, with 3 110 mm separating its axles (that makes it 80 mm shorter overall than the double-cab GWM P-Series, with a wheelbase that is 120 mm shorter). The T9 offers a maximum braked towing capacity of 3 500 kg and a payload of 1 000 kg.
The T9 range is fitted with a broad array of safety features, including 6 airbags, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, tyre-pressure monitoring, a surround-view parking camera and ISOfix child-seat anchors.
Standard equipment includes a 10.4-inch touchscreen system (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality), a 7-inch driver information screen, wireless smartphone charging, heated power-adjustable front seats, leather trim, a 220V power outlet and full climate control, complete with dedicated vents for the rear-sited passengers.
“We are excited to introduce the T9 into our T-Series double-cab range, targeting customers in search of luxurious comfort and the driving experience of a passenger car, perfectly suited to their active lifestyles and dual-purpose needs,” says Karl-Heinz Göbel, Chief Executive Officer of JAC Motors South Africa.
What does the JAC T9 cost in South Africa?
| JAC T9 2.0CTI double cab Lux | R549 900 |
| JAC T9 2.0CTI double cab Super Lux | R599 900 |
| JAC T9 2.0CTI double cab 4WD Lux | R609 900 |
| JAC T9 2.0CTI double cab 4WD Super Lux | R659 900 |
The JAC T9 is sold with a 5-year/100 000 km manufacturer’s warranty, a 5-year/100 000 km service plan and 24-hour roadside assistance programme. Service intervals are set at 10 000 km.
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