First Look & Impressions – NZ’s Most Affordable PHEV Ute

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Will have one arriving at the NZ Farming test lab soon where we’ll put it to work and find out more about how well it performs

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When JAC rolled into Fieldays last year with a bold orange prototype, they weren’t just showing off. They were listening. And after twelve months of “Tested By Kiwis, For Kiwis” development, the wraps are finally off the T9 PHEV Ute, and it’s a machine that’s managed to tick pretty much every box Kiwi tradies have been demanding.

The specs? Seriously impressive

We’re talking 360kW of power, up to 1,005km of combined hybrid range, 100km of pure EV range, and the ability to tow 3,500kg of braked load. For context, that’s the kind of performance envelope that makes this New Zealand’s most powerful hybrid ute. Oh, and it scored five stars with ANCAP, making it our safest hybrid ute too. Not bad for a vehicle that still comes with a built-in pie warmer. Yes, that’s still a thing, and honestly, we’re here for it.

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The JAC (“Jack”) T9’s position as a reliable workhorse for Kiwi tradies has been further reinforced by the remarkable achievement of its South African stablemate, which recently shattered the country’s 24-hour Endurance Record for commercial vehicles.

What began as a casual braai-side (aka a BBQ) challenge between a few mates filming content for South Africa’s motoring channel, turned into a serious headline-grabber for JAC. The brand’s flagship ute (or in South Africa a ‘bakkie’), the JAC T9, officially broke the South African 24-hour Endurance Record for commercial vehicles – clocking up an impressive 4,084 kilometres at an average speed of 170.1 km/h at the Gerotek Testing Facility just outside Pretoria.

Four seasoned racing drivers took shifts behind the wheel, completing more than 1,350 laps of the Gerotek track with a clear mission: to surpass the existing record set by Isuzu in 2010, which itself had bettered the Toyota Hilux benchmark from 2003.

The JAC team did more than just beat the record – they shattered it. Finishing over 20km ahead of Isuzu’s record, the T9 ran for 24 hours straight with an average fuel use of just 16.5L/100km.

Note: The South African JAC T9 2.0L CTi has some differences, but is very similar to the NZ JAC T9 top-of-the-like 4WD Auto ute.

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All of this ensures buyers are getting tried-and-true durability and performance that inspires confidence.“

Check out the full review from Tarmac Life below.

Note: This article was written with a previous tow rating, the tow rating of the JAC T9 is 3.2T

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From pulling heavy trailers making site deliveries, to driving the rugged potholed streets of Auckland, I managed to give the JAC a good well-rounded workout to see how it compared to my normal daily drive.”

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Note: This article was written with a previous tow rating, the tow rating of the JAC T9 is 3.2T

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We get one variant here in New Zealand, simply called T9. No ‘Premium’ or ‘Luxury’ grades or any references to famous off-road trails. It’s well specified though, with faux-leather seats (electrically adjustable up front), ambient lighting, a large portrait screen, two wireless charging ports, wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 360-degree camera and a hot/cold box in the centre console to keep those pies warm or your drinks cold.”

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“For those passionate about exploring and adventuring with their caravan, one of the most important keys to success is a high-performing and competent tow vehicle. Jaiden Drought takes a look at a newcomer to the market – the JAC T9.”

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Armed with both the JAC T9 Ute, and the 100% EV Light Duty JAC Truck the team set off on their mission… pies at the ready.

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