{"id":726916,"date":"2023-10-24T13:07:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T11:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=726916"},"modified":"2023-10-24T13:07:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T11:07:41","slug":"new-bakkie-launches-in-south-africa-features-and-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/726916\/new-bakkie-launches-in-south-africa-features-and-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"New bakkie launches in South Africa &#8211; features and pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>JAC has finally launched the new T9 in South Africa, with a starting price of R529,900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The T9, first unveiled at the Shanghai Automotive Show only six months ago, resulted from over four years of dedicated development and extensive global testing, noted the group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to introduce the exciting new T9 as the range-topper of our T-Series bakkies,\u201d said Karl-Heinz G\u00f6bel, the CEO of JAC Motors South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe T9 will lead our charge in the double-cab market, with our versatile T8 and economical T6 line-ups focusing on specific target markets within this market segment,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the new bakkie has launched with only one engine option, several other powertrains, including petrol, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric units, are set to launch in the country by 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new T9 JAC bakkie comes as standard with automatic xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, tail lamps, fog lights, black wheel arches, and two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional standard features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Six airbags;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traction control; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle dynamics control; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic stability control;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hill assist and ABS with a brake override system;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic brake-force distribution; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tyre-pressure monitoring, rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera to ensure safety. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The T9 Lux model comes with some additional features that include leather seats, a multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, automatic climate control, an electronic hand brake, an electronically adjustable driver&#8217;s seat, a 7.0-inch instrument cluster, front and rear USB ports, a wireless phone charger, and a 10.4-inch infotainment screen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Super Lux version of the T9 adds several features to the standard equipment of the T9 Lux. These include front parking sensors, welcome lights, auto-folding side mirrors, a 360-degree camera, a sliding sunroof, rain-sensing windscreen wipers, heated front seats, an electronic front passenger seat, privacy glass, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-9-1024x681.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-726934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-9-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-9-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-9-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-9.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new T9 Hunter range will launch with four models, including 4\u00d74 and 4\u00d72 derivatives, with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and a 2.0-litre, turbocharged diesel engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diesel unit produces 125kW and 410Nm, while the T9 Super Lux 4\u00d74 derivatives feature a part-time 4\u00d74 system with a low-range transfer case and a rear diff-lock. It offers a towing mass of 3 500 kg (braked).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This setup enables the JAC to achieve an average fuel consumption of 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres. In turn, this translates to a driving range of roughly 1,000 kilometres on its 76-litre tank, according to JAC Motors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also has driving modes for Sport, Normal, Eco, and Snow. The T9 is available in seven colours: Star Grey, Metallic Grey, Silver, White, Black, Red and Blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The South African pricing and model line-up for the new JAC T9 is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>JAC T9 2.0CTi Double Cab Lux \u2013&nbsp;<strong>R529,900<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JAC T9 2.0CTi Double Cab Super Lux \u2013&nbsp;<strong>R579,900<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JAC T9 2.0CTi Double Cab 4WD Lux \u2013&nbsp;<strong>R599,900<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JAC T9 2.0CTi Double Cab 4WD Super Lux \u2013&nbsp;<strong>R649,900<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The purchase price includes a 5-year\/100,000km warranty and a 5-year\/100,000km service and roadside assistance plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>JAC T9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a 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class=\"wp-image-726958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-4-1024x625.webp 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-4-300x183.webp 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-4-768x469.webp 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-4.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-5.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-5-1024x681.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-726956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-5-1024x681.webp 1024w, 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https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-8-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-JAC-T9-8.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/726130\/the-best-cars-in-south-africa-in-2023-including-hatchbacks-bakkies-crossovers-and-more\/\">The best cars in South Africa in 2023 \u2013 including hatchbacks, bakkies, crossovers, and more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JAC Motors has officially launched its new flagship bakkie in South 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