More options for budget-friendly ute

JAC has confirmed four new versions of the T9 turbo-diesel dual-cab ute will be launching in Australia in November.

There are two new cab-chassis variants, named the Tradepro CC and Oasis CC, plus two new range-topping variants, named the Osprey and Osprey X. Pricing and final specifications will be detailed closer to their arrival.

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The T9 Tradepro CC and Oasis CC have a payload capacity of 1165kg without a tray. These variants are a blank canvas, allowing buyers to fit their desired tray or tub exactly to their specifications.

At this stage it’s unclear what types of trays or tubs JAC will offer the T9 cab-chassis with. The images show what appears to be a steel tray which is standard for this kind of ute.

With the T9 Osprey and Osprey X, they sit above the existing Haven trim and gain features like a power sunroof and a “premium” suspension tune.

The Osprey X in particular gets a black exterior styling package for the front grille, alloy wheels, roof bars, side mirrors, door handles and side-vent surrounds.

Both the T9 Osprey and Osprey X have been “strategically engineered” to have a 980kg payload. This means it sits underneath the 1000kg threshold, allowing it to be available to novated leasing customers.

All these new T9 variants, like the current trims, are powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 125kW of power and 410Nm of torque.

This is mated to an eight-speed ZF-sourced automatic transmission with drive sent through a four-wheel drive system. There’s also a locking rear differential.

The JAC T9 launched in Australia earlier this year. In the first nine months of 2025 a total of 1256 examples have been sold.

The Chinese carmaker has already confirmed it plans to bring a plug-in hybrid version of the T9, dubbed the Hunter, to Australia in early 2026.

It features a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with two electric motors, which is good for total system outputs of 385kW and 1000Nm.

The electric motors are fed by a 31.2kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack which will allow for an electric range of “at least” 100km, according to an undisclosed testing protocol.

Australian government approval documents have also shown this plug-in hybrid version of the T9 will have a 3500kg braked towing capacity, like the existing turbo-diesel trims.

There’s an electric version of the T9 available in other markets and it’s currently being used by WA-based mining services provider, Warrikal. There has been no confirmation on whether this T9 EV will be offered to the Australian public yet.