"The JAC T9 is a bold new entrant in Australia’s dual-cab ute segment, brought in by Chinese automaker JAC Motors. Launched locally in 2024, the T9 arrives with a compelling blend of value and capability, targeting buyers who want rugged versatility without a premium price tag. It’s part of JAC’s global push to expand beyond its domestic market.
Known as the Shuailing T9 in China, the T9 is built on a ladder-frame chassis and boasts a robust turbo-diesel powertrain, with a fully electric version expected to follow. Its towing and payload figures stack up well against mainstream rivals, and it’s backed by a strong warranty, aiming to ease concerns around long-term ownership.
Inside, the T9 surprises with a tech-heavy cabin and safety equipment more commonly found in passenger cars. While brand recognition remains a hurdle, JAC’s sharp pricing and growing dealer network position the T9 as a serious alternative in Australia’s competitive ute landscape."
The line-up currently starts at $42,662 for the T9 UTE Oasis (4X4) and ranges through to $45,630 for the range-topping T9 UTE Haven (4X4).
You can have the JAC T9 in seven colours, including Karak (black) Hammerhead (dark grey), Salt Bush (light grey), Wren (blue), Red Belly (red), Huntsman (an icy blue-white) and Stratus (white).
The JAC T9's equipment list is strong. This extends to 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and DRLs, auto mirrors with puddle lights and you get the side steps, the sport bar and the sprayed tub liner included, too.
Inside, there is leather trim, a 10.4-inch central screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7.0-inch digital dash, heated front seats and some clever power sources, including a home-style plug in the back row.
Climb into the JAC T9 and you’ll find a surprisingly premium – in ute terms at least – feeling space, with the Haven flagship's leather-wrapped seats and steering wheel, and the hard plastics countered by soft quilted leather-like patches in the door panels, and a soft panel in the dash.
The screen looks good but is old school in its graphics and a bit clunky in its operation, but we're really talking big, bulky ute design here, without anything particularly standout about it.
The JAC T9 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, producing 120kW and 410Nm, which is fed through an eight-speed automatic and delivered to the tyres in either 2WD, 4WD High or 4WD Low.
And if you’re thinking those numbers don’t sound overly exciting, you’re right.
The turbocharger helps get things moving eventually, but when you first plant your foot in this two-tonne-plus truck, not much of anything happens. And we haven’t towed or carried anything yet.
Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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2025
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Body Type: Dual Cab | Height x Width x Length: 1920x1965x5330 mm |
Ground Clearance:
210 mm
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2024
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Body Type: Dual Cab | Height x Width x Length: 1920x1965x5330 mm |
Ground Clearance:
210 mm
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Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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2025
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Body Type: Dual Cab | Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18 | Front Rim: 8.0x18 in |
Rear Rim:
8.0x18 in
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2024
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Body Type: Dual Cab | Front Tyre Size: 265x60 R18 | Front Rim: 8.0x18 in |
Rear Rim:
8.0x18 in
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Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to |
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2025
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Body Type: Dual Cab | Braked Capacity from: 3000kg |
Braked Capacity to:
3000kg
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2024
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Body Type: Dual Cab | Braked Capacity from: 3000kg |
Braked Capacity to:
3000kg
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The JAC T9 is a five-seat proposition. In terms of the backseat, I had more than enough room to get comfy with my 175cm frame, and there are two USB charge points, and air vents (with no temp controls) and a pulldown divider that's home to two cupholders.
Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission |
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2025
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Body Type: Dual Cab | Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km | Engine: 2.0L | Fuel Type: Diesel |
Transmission:
8 SP AUTO
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2024
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Body Type: Dual Cab | Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km | Engine: 2.0L | Fuel Type: Diesel |
Transmission:
8 SP AUTO
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The JAC T9 doesn't have an official 0-100km/h time, but we'd estimate it to be about nine seconds.
JAC is claiming 7.6L/100km combined for the T9, but our figures have been more like 10 litres.
There’s a 76-litre tank under there, which at today’s money means about a $150 to fill up, and using JAC’s figures, a full tank should carry you 1000km.