2023 JAC T9

JAC T9

JAC’s T9 double cab is gunning for a sweet spot in the mid-size bakkie scrum, and on paper at least, it’s got the kit to make you look twice. Priced between R419,900 and R689,900, with most punters settling around R529,700, it’s clear the market’s not diving for the top-shelf Hunter spec but rather the feature-packed Super Lux 4x2. That makes sense for buyers who want more than a barebones Hilux SR or Isuzu D-Max 250 HO LS, but balk at what an Amarok or Ranger XLT asks. JAC’s sticking to a single 2.0-litre turbodiesel auto, no manual in sight, and every variant’s a double cab—practical, if a bit predictable. The numbers say it’s still a left-field choice, but with twelve active listings and most being 2023 or 2024 with under 23,000 km, you’re not exactly rolling the dice on tired ex-fleet metal. Super Lux 4x2 is where the action’s at, with seven out of twelve listings landing between R479,900 and R599,900. The flashier Hunter trim edges the T9 toward established rivals, both in price and attitude—R649,900 for 4x2 and R689,900 for 4x4. But what matters if you pack smart is standard kit: you’re getting leather, big screens, and digital flourishes that Toyota and Isuzu treat as extras. Four brand-new units are still in the classifieds, waving the flag for value over legacy. It’s what the T9 should have been from the start: spec-heavy, badge-light, and aimed squarely at South Africans who want more bakkie for their buck without paying for a name.