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JAC
T9
Mk1·
2024-2026
ute
Price (AUD)
$42-50k
Body styles
Single Cab, Extra Cab, Dual Cab
Drivetrain
RWD, 4WD part-time
Origin
China
Built in
China
Overview
JAC Motors' first ute in Australia. 2.0L bi-turbo diesel, 3500kg tow rating, competitive pricing. Brand has been in commercial vehicles globally for years but is brand-new to the Australian retail ute market. No long-term reliability data yet. Dealer network is being built out — regional NSW coverage is thin at launch.
Engines & variants
2.0L bi-turbo (common-rail diesel)
Engine
Chinese
Config
I4 turbo
Displacement
2.0L
Power
125kW
Torque
410Nm
Drivetrain
RWD / Part-time 4WD
0–100
~11s
Economy
~7.5 L/100km combined
Tow (braked)
3500kg
Tow (unbraked)
750kg
Transmission
8AT
Timing chain / belt / gear
Chain-driven, inspect from 150,000km
Pros
- Very competitive pricing
- 3500kg tow
- Modern cabin
- Long warranty when new
Cons
- Brand new in Australia
- No track record
- Limited dealer network
- Resale unknown
Known problems
medium
Brand new - unknown reliability
JAC T9 launched in AU very recently - no real-world long-term data.
Fix: Buy only with full warranty intact.
medium
Dealer network
Limited dealers, especially regional.
Fix: Confirm nearest service location before buying.