Damion Smy
Australian tuning could go global for new Chinese PHEV ute
The local suspension tuning underpinning the JAC Hunter PHEV dual-cab ute could eventually be applied to examples sold in other export markets.
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Damion Smy
JAC mulling luxury EV brand to rival Denza, Zeekr in Australia
JAC Australia is looking at bringing one of the Chinese automaker’s premium electric vehicle sub-brands to local showrooms.
13 Days Ago
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First JAC EV heading to Australia as Chinese brand looks beyond dual-cab utes
Could this be Australia’s new cheapest electric car? JAC is bringing a sample E30X hatch here, while also planning a Ford Everest rival.
14 Days Ago
Damion Smy
Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute set to get even cheaper
A cab/chassis version of the Hunter PHEV ute has been confirmed for Australian showrooms, and is due before the end of 2026.
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2026 JAC Hunter to be Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute, undercutting BYD Shark 6
The new JAC Hunter will replace the BYD Shark 6 as Australia’s cheapest PHEV dual-cab, despite class-leading power and benchmark towing chops.
15 Days Ago
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Another diesel ute now being offered with $4000 fuel card in Australia
The JAC T9 is following the Ford Ranger in being offered with a $4000 fuel card to help soften the blow from record fuel prices.
16 Days Ago
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JAC T9 electric ute could take on Toyota HiLux BEV thanks to fuel crisis
Record fuel prices across Australia may have just pulled an electric version of the JAC T9 closer to local showrooms.
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JAC Hunter PHEV ute guns for BYD Shark 6 with better fuel economy, range claims
JAC has released more specifications of its new BYD Shark-rivalling plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute, due in Australia mid-year.
2 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Another former Holden engineer to tune yet another new Chinese ute
The upcoming JAC Hunter plug-in hybrid ute is undergoing local chassis development led by Multimatic’s Michael Barber.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ex-Holden proving ground used to develop 2026 JAC Hunter PHEV ute
The Ford Ranger PHEV, BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha rival has completed local testing ahead of its Australian launch later this year.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 JAC T9 prices: Chinese ute dives further into HiLux territory with new variants
JAC has priced its first cab/chassis ute in Australia, plus a pair of new up-spec utes aimed at Aussies who do salary packaging.
6 Months Ago
William Stopford
JAC T9 ute discounted by thousands in end-of-year deals
JAC is closing out 2025 with discounts for existing T9 dual-cab utes and the introduction of new variants to the lineup.
7 Months Ago
Max Davies
2026 JAC T9: Chinese ute gains cab/chassis and new flagship versions
JAC will introduce four new variants of its T9 ute next month, bringing cab/chassis models to Australia for the first time.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Chinese electric ute goes to toil in Australian mines
The JAC T9 EV is being evaluated in the field by mining service provider Warrikal to see how it fares in some of Australia's toughest conditions.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
JAC T9 recalled
More than 160 examples of the JAC T9 ute have been recalled because their curtain airbags may not have been secured properly, preventing them from working as intended.
11 Months Ago
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JAC T9: Chinese ute gets nationwide drive-away deals
JAC is offering deals on model year 2024 examples of its T9 dual-cab ute, with pricing starting at $39,990 drive-away.
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