Following its unveiling last October, the JAC T9 mid-size pickup truck has finally been launched in the Malaysian market by Evolvelectric Motors, the official distributor for JAC Motors vehicles.
As previously reported, the T9 is available in two variants, namely the turbodiesel-powered T9 Grand-ES and the T9 Grand-BEV, which as its name suggests, is the electric version.
The selling price starts from RM119,888 for the T9 Grand-ES, while the T9 Grand-BEV is priced at RM199,888. The former comes with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty, whereas the latter gets a six-year warranty with a mileage cap of 200,000 km.
The T9 Grand-ES features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine that delivers 167 hp at 3,600 rpm and 410 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 2,500 rpm. Power is transmitted to the wheels through a four-wheel drive (4WD) system and a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission.
Conversely, the T9 Grand-BEV boasts a two-motor setup, generating 94 hp/176 Nm at the front axle and 215 hp/342 Nm at the rear axle, resulting in a combined torque of 516 Nm.
Both electric motors get their electric juice from an 88 kWh LFP battery made by CATL, promising a range of 340 km based on the WLTP cycle.
The T9 supports AC charging at 11 kW, requiring 6 hours and 50 minutes to charge the battery from 15% to full. Alternatively, owners can utilise rapid DC charging at 88 kW, allowing the battery to recover from 30% to 80% in 35 minutes.
Regardless of the variant chosen, the T9 measures 5,330 mm in length, 1,965 mm in width, 1,920 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 3,110 mm.
It is proper pickup truck, so you’re getting a ground clearance of 210 mm, an approach angle of 27 degrees, a departure angle of 23 degrees, and a wading depth capability of 800 mm — 100 mm deeper than the Hilux Rogue.
Equipment-wise, the T9 comes with front and rear LED lights, LED DRL lights, side steps, a sports bar at the rear, and roof rails.
Inside, you’ll find a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, a central 10.4-inch screen with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ambient lighting, wireless charging, and six speakers.
Additional features include six-way adjustable front seats, air conditioning vents for the second row, extra USB ports, and a power socket.
The safety system comprises seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning (LDW), lane-keeping assistance (LKS), adaptive cruise control (ACC), and a traffic sign recognition system (TSRS).
