3 February 2025
Who said you couldn’t make a Ute under $50,000 for the New Zealand market well the team at NZ Automotive Ltd have just launched the Jac T9 for $49,990 plus on road costs.
“Like its no-nonsense name, the price is pretty straight-up too,” says JAC General Manager, Andrew Craw.
Who is JAC, well they were Established in 1964 and currently employing over 33,000 staff, JAC Motors sells passenger and commercial vehicles to over 100 countries worldwide. JAC Motors is a premium-Chinese truck brand and a top exporter that has established itself as a formidable player in the industry, partnering with renowned entities like Volkswagen Group, Cummins, and Huawei. JAC is also the #1 Ute exporter in China boasting over 20% of all Utes exported.
“Targeted at the Kiwi tradie market it’s fair to say this JAC is stacked with features and extras, so you’d be hard pressed to find another Ute offering more bang for buck given all the tech and specs stacked in the T9 at its launch price of just $49,990 including GST.”
The one we had a chance to drive did have a few issues like a grabby brake pedal and a transmission that might have needed a little more time to adjust to New Zealand roads but will hold judgment until we have a chance to drive the vehicle for more than just a 30-minute test drive.
- 5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating
- 18 ADAS safety features
- 2.0L Turbo Diesel Engine
- Max Power: 125kW @ 3600rpm
- Max Torque: 410Nm @ 1500-2500rpm
- 8-Speed ZF BorgWarner Transmission
- Tow Rating: 3.0T Braked / 750kg Unbraked
- 1-Ton Payload (Fits a full-size pallet)
- Hot/Cool box in the center console
- 5 Year / 200,000km Warranty
Launching in its three confirmed locations; Southern Autos Manukau, Avon City Christchurch, and Energy Motors New Plymouth, the ute dubbed as the “JAC of All Trades” is available for pre-orders with its sharp launch price of $49,990+ORC with the first stock penned for arrival in February and March 2025