A keen-eyed CarExpert reader has despatched in a photograph of the Chinese language JAC T9 dual-cab ute on Australian soil forward of its native launch early subsequent 12 months.
This specific right-hand drive JAC T9 was spied in a warehouse, and its native distributor has confirmed it’s right here for testing.
Australian car importer and distributor BLK Auto introduced in December 2022 it will deliver the JAC T9 dual-cab ute to Australia.
The turbo-diesel T9 was initially set to launch domestically in June this 12 months, although this has now been pushed again to February 2024.
Along with a beforehand introduced electrical variant, now due in June 2024, a hybrid model will comply with later in 2024.
BLK Auto managing director Jason Pecotic mentioned the primary examples of the T9 have arrived in Australia for testing functions and are being shipped across the nation for sellers to expertise.
The Chinese language-made ute can be bought domestically at 30 sellers. 50 models can be obtainable initially on the February 2024 launch, with an additional 300 examples arriving in March.
Mr Pecotic reiterated that the JAC T9 can be equally priced to different Chinese language-made utes such because the GWM Ute and LDV T60 Max, which kick off at round $40,000 drive-away.
The JAC T9 will use a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 125kW of energy and 410Nm of torque.
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Chinese language-market T9
That is mated to an eight-speed ZF computerized transmission with drive despatched by means of a part-time four-wheel drive system. It’s anticipated to have a 3500kg braked towing capability.
Official particulars concerning the all-electric T9 are but to be confirmed, however Mr Pecotic mentioned it should arrive domestically in December this 12 months for testing forward of their June 2024 launch.
It’s anticipated the all-electric T9 will compete head-to-head with the LDV eT60 which is at the moment priced from $92,990 earlier than on-roads.
Mr Pecotic additionally confirmed a hybrid model of the T9 can be coming to Australia. There are not any particulars on this car aside from Mr Pecotic saying it’ll launch domestically on the finish of 2024.
The JAC T9 measures in at 5330mm lengthy, 1965mm broad, and 1920mm tall, with a 3110mm wheelbase. That is 40mm shorter, 47mm broad, and 36mm taller than a Ford Ranger Wildtrak, with a 160mm shorter wheelbase.
Inside options will embrace 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wi-fi cellphone charging, and heated power-adjustable seats.
Mr Pectotic beforehand mentioned JAC was aiming for a five-star ANCAP security score for the T9.
Customary security tools will embrace seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking, ahead collision warning, lane departure warning, lane-keep help, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise management, surround-view digicam, and tyre-pressure monitoring.
Pricing and full commonplace specs for the JAC T9 dual-cab ute haven’t been detailed but.
JAC Motors relies in China’s Anhui Province and in addition produces a variety of sedans, SUVs and vehicles of assorted sizes – together with electrical ones.
Its Australian distributor BLK Auto has workplaces in NSW and Queensland and sells buses, JAC’s electrical vehicles, in addition to hydrogen fuel-cell coach buses.
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Past the JAC T9, Mr Pecotic reiterated a JAC-branded SUV will launch domestically within the first half of 2025.
It’s unclear what this SUV could possibly be, nonetheless there are not any scarcity of choices from JAC together with the small JS4 and ES4 SUVs, which seem like petrol and electrical rivals to the MG ZS.
There’s additionally the mid-sized JAC JS6 SUV which is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 135kW and 300Nm.
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