JAC Motors South Africa has announced its plans to launch its new top-of-the-range T9 double-cab series this year.
The new T9 Hunter range will comprise of four models, including 4x4 and 4x2 derivatives that will lead the company’s quest in the competitive lifestyle segment of the double-cab bakkie market.
The T9, developed for both left and right-hand drive markets, is manufactured in China, using state-of-the-art production facilities.
The T9 turbo-diesel derivative will be introduced in South Africa and Australia in the second semester of next year, with a PHEV derivative following at the end of this year.
The battery-electric derivative’s introduction is planned for early next year.
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The new T9’s bold design, created tremendous interest when it was first shown to the public at the Beijing Auto Show in 2020. Since then, more R&D has been done to prepare the new T9 for its global launch in one of the world’s most competitive market segments.
“We are excited about the imminent arrival of the new T9 Hunter range. Bakkie buyers will love its large body design because local customer research highlights that a bakkie’s actual size is one of the most important buying motivators when it is purchased,” said CEO of JAC Motors South Africa, Karl-Heinz Göbel.
The T9 Hunter’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine produces 125 kW and 410 Nm sending the power through a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels.
The T9 4x4 derivatives feature a part-time 4x4 system with a low-range transfer case and a rear diff-lock.
The T9’s active and passive safety feature list includes seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, tyre pressure monitoring, a surround-view parking camera and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Other standard equipment includes a 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone mirroring, wireless phone charging, a 7-inch driver information screen, heated power-adjustable front seats, partial leather trim, a 220V power outlet and climate control with air ducks for passengers in the back of the cab.
