JAC T9 dual-cab ute now on sale

STATE-OWNED Chinese manufacturer JAC has offered its T9 (or Hunter as it is known in some markets) dual-cab utility in its home market since early 2021, finally releasing the model to the Australian market in facelifted form from this month.

Powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel unit making a claimed 120kW of power at 3600rpm and 410Nm of torque between 1500-2500rpm, the T9 is paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission and part-time four-wheel drive.

Combined cycle fuel consumption is listed at 7.6 litres per 100km and CO2 emissions at 202 grams per kilometre.

Both the Oasis (from $42,662 plus on-road costs) and Haven (from $45,630 +ORC, as tested) grades are suspended by a double wishbone front and leaf rear arrangement and are arrested by four-wheel disc brakes.

The T9 measures 5330mm in length, 1965mm in width, 1920mm in height, and rides on a 3110mm wheelbase.

It offers a turning circle of 12.4m and ground clearance of 210mm. Kerb weight is listed at 2055kg, payload of up to 1045kg , and braked towing capacity 3200kg (with 300kg tow ball down weight) – 300kg short of the segment standard.

The model is one of few one the market that can accommodate a standard Aussie pallet between the wheel arches. The tray also offers a spray-in bed liner and four anchor points. It measures 1520mm in length, 1590mm in total width, and 470mm in height.

Important off-road geometry figures see the T9 offer 27 degrees of approach angle and 23 degrees departure. A break-over figures is not available. Water wading is listed at 650mm.

The numbers place the T9 in step with similarly priced rivals including the GWM Cannon (from $40,490), KGM-SsangYong Musso (from $40,000), and LDV T60 (from $43,148); which means there’s a significant amount of change to pocket when compared with a similarly specified Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota HiLux, or Volkswagen Amarok.

The JAC T9 arrives as standard with inclusions such as a sports bar and rock-rail side steps, a spray-on protective tub liner, tailgate lock, LED lighting, rear differential lock and 18-inch titanium-finished alloy wheels (including matching spare).

Paint colours include Stratus (White), Karak (Black), Hammerhead (Dark Grey), Salt Bush (Silver), Wren (Blue), Red Belly (Red), and Huntsman (Light Grey).

Moving inside we find a 10.4-inch infotainment array, leather-accented upholstery, front seat heating (Haven only), USB-A, USB-C and wireless device charging, a 220-volt power outlet in the rear, and rear-seat air vents.

Further equipment inclusions see the Oasis grade offered with a roll-over bar and side steps in black, LED head and tail-lights, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, power windows, auto headlights and wipers, single-zone climate control, and powered driver seat adjustment.

The infotainment roll call includes Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto connectivity, as well as DAB+ digital radio reception, six-speaker sound, and a reversing camera.

The flagship Haven grade adds rear privacy glass, puddle lights, chrome scalps over auto folding wing mirrors, the choice of brown upholstery (in addition to black), an electrochromatic rear-view mirror, powered passenger seat adjustment, and a 360-degree camera system.

An extensive array of factory-fitted accessories is also available.

ANCAP Safety awarded the JAC T9 a five-star rating in August of 2024, the model including as standard adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking (front and rear), blind spot detection, driver attention monitoring, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, speed limit assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and more.

Dual ISOFIX child seat anchorages and three top-tether points are also included across the rear seat.

The JAC T9 is backed by a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty with included roadside servicing and capped-price servicing bundle. Service intervals are set at 12 months or 15,000km (whichever comes first), with pricing totalling $3069 for the period.

Visit GoAuto again soon for our Australian launch review of the 2025 JAC T9 Haven.