William Stopford
2025 JAC T9: Australia's latest Chinese ute gets towing boost
The JAC T9 has been re-rated to tow 3200kg, an increase of 200kg but still short of rivals from GWM, LDV and KGM SsangYong.
9 Months Ago
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Jordan Mulach
JAC’s sleek EV coming to Australia
JAC may be known in Australia for its turbo-diesel T9 ute, but it wants to show off its DE-FINE concept as a preview of an electric future.
9 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Brazen thieves steal more than 20 new JAC utes allegedly worth almost $1.5 million
Almost two dozen brand-new JAC dual-cabs were stolen in an audacious crime spree over three days of the Australia Day long weekend.
10 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
When every car brand is going EV-only
Australia has a long list of car brands, and some have committed to only selling electric vehicles globally – but by when?
10 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 JAC T9: Early Christmas gift for cut-price ute buyers as first deliveries begin
The first examples of the JAC T9 are being delivered to Australian customers, and there's more stock of the new dual-cab ute on the way.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
JAC T9 recalled
The Australian distributor of the JAC T9 has fixed 25 of the 29 utes recalled due to a turbocharger actuator module fault.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
JAC T9: Australian aftersales program locked in for new Chinese ute
JAC's local distributor has now announced service pricing and roadside assistance coverage for the new T9 ute.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
China's JAC focusing on diesel utes first, but hybrids could follow
JAC's attention is focused on successfully rolling out its diesel T9 ute, but it is eyeing a plug-in hybrid version to follow.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Chinese brand scales back towing, off-road claims on Australia-bound ute
JAC says its T9 won't boast the coveted 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity figure it previously claimed it would. It's due here in the third quarter.
1 Year Ago
Paul Gover
How the JAC T9 ute is being prepared to cope with Australian conditions
The JAC T9 is the next contender in Australia's bustling ute market, and the company says it has worked hard to ensure it's ready for local conditions.
2 Years Ago
Paul Gover
Newcomer JAC plans to ride growing Chinese wave in Australia
Chinese newcomer JAC is adamant the time is right for another new brand in Australia. It's taking on the tough ute market.
2 Years Ago
Paul Gover
JAC: Chinese challenger sets ambitious Australian sales target
Chinese challenger JAC wants to eventually sell 50,000 cars every year in Australia, led by the T9 ute priced and detailed today.
2 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2024 JAC T9 price and specs: Chinese challenger shapes up for Australia
The latest Chinese challenger to hit Australia is the JAC T9, with pricing to kick off in the mid-$40k range.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
2024 JAC T9: Australia-bound Chinese electric ute closing in on reveal
The production-ready JAC T9 electric ute will be reportedly uncovered in April, but it's unclear when it'll come to Australia.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
JAC T9: Chinese Toyota HiLux rival spied in Australia
The JAC T9 ute is coming to Australia with diesel, hybrid and electric powertrains, and one has been spied on a Victorian street.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
First Chinese JAC utes arrive in Australia, but launch delayed
The JAC T9 has been snapped in Australia ahead of its revised launch in February 2024. An electric and now a hybrid version will follow.
2 Years Ago
