JAC T9 bakkie is good enough to not only challenge GWM P-Series, but also mid-spec variants of the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max.
Good looks, solid performance and attractive price makes this bakkie serious value for money.Following in the footsteps of the Chinese crossover/SUV onslaught in recent years, the local bakkie market is slowly but surely filling up with offerings from the People’s Republic.
Its recent official local introduction in one of many movements among Chinese manufacturers in the bakkie market. Since the start of the year LDV has just introduced its T60 bakkie range, Foton has rolled out its brand-new Tunland G7s and GWM is gearing up to unveilWhile JAC’s first two bakkies, the T6 and T8, are solid products, it lacked the kind of impetus am unproven bakkie-maker needs to establish itself in bakkie-mad South Africa.
What impressed us the most was the fuel consumption as it’s not often that we achieve real world numbers lower than what the manufacturer claims. We managed to average 7.5 litres per 100km. 0.3 litres less than JAC’s claim of 7.8. The T9’s aggressively styled front grille with vertical chrome slats and flat xenon headlights are complemented by eye-catching 18-inch alloy wheels and chrome door handles and mirror caps. Items such as a tow bar, sports bar, roof rails, side-steps and a tonneau cover, usually offered as optional extras, are also includes as standard.The interior styling is yet another highlight.
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