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MEET JAC: 60+ YEARS OF TRUCKING & KIWI-BACKED<\/h1>\n

Meet JAC\u2026 or as we like to say, \u201cJack\u201d.<\/b><\/p>\n

While it might be ‘new to New Zealand’ this proven commercial vehicle brand has already been in the game for 60+ years. JAC is <\/span>a top Chinese vehicle exporter to over 130 countries so it comes as no surprise that it is already proven internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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OVER 60 YEARS OF TRUCKING:<\/h4>\n

JAC continues to be the #1 exported high-end light truck from China as well as the #2 Ute exporter (most recently measured EOY 2025)!<\/p>\n

JAC is already proven, proudly backing fleets in over 130 countries including well-known fleets such as DHL, IKEA, KraftHeinz, Heineken, PepsiCo and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also already doing the mahi here in NZ with several Kiwi companies already utilising JAC\u2019s range of vehicles including with Woolworths NZ, Mainfreight, Whitestone Contracting, and CityCare just to name a few!.<\/span><\/p>\n

This same truck DNA is shared by the \u2018JAC Of All Trades\u2019 T9 Ute as JAC\u2019s 4th generation of ute, that\u2019s again already proven internationally in the likes of South Africa, Asia, Australia and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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BACKED BY KIWIS:<\/h4>\n

JAC is imported in to New Zealand by a Kiwi-backed company that’s already been supporting NZ in automotive for 100+ years. Our NZ dealership network<\/a> up and down the country is also Kiwi-owned… and we reckon that’s pretty neat.<\/p>\n

Before launching we’ve made sure to test JAC’s vehicles for Kiwis, by Kiwis<\/i>. Putting them through their paces\u2026 whether that\u2019s been driving our EV truck<\/a> around town until it ran flat, making sure the T9 Ute<\/a> was fit for 4WDing, and even the toughest test of all\u2026 a roadie with the kids in the back seat!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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SUPPORTED BY SOUTHPAC:<\/h4>\n

JAC’s Trucks are supported in New Zealand by the Southpac Truck<\/a> team (well-known in NZ and proud to have supported Kiwis in trucking for 30 years).<\/p>\n

Southpac’s supports the JAC Light Duty Truck range with parts, warranty, and through its servicing network up and down the country<\/a> so you can rest assured that the best in the business are backing your truck.<\/p>\n

JAC Utes are supported by your local Kiwi-owned JAC Ute dealerships<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Tested by Kiwis, For Kiwis.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before launching any vehicle here in NZ, we’re committed to making sure we test it ‘for Kiwis, by Kiwis’.<\/span><\/p>\n

We’ve completed hours of driving the JAC Truck range around NZ cities, and given the JAC T9 Diesel a good Kiwi test.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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KIWIS SUPPORTING KIWIS:<\/h4>\n

The JAC team are proud to support and partner with these awesome teams:<\/p>\n

KiwiHarvest:<\/b><\/a> A food rescue charity utilising the JAC 100% EV Truck. Check out a day in the life of KiwiHarvest in the JAC Truck:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Fieldays:<\/span> <\/a>This iconic event and not for profit team are supported by JAC’s T9 Utes and 100% EV Truck. JAC backs Kiwis attending the event by also supporting with the chance to win a brand new T9 Ute!<\/span><\/h4>\n

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JAC Transport Support<\/h2><\/div>

Not sure what the right transport solutions are for your business? Want to transition your fleet to EV but not sure if its right for your business?<\/span><\/h4>\n

Our JAC team are here to help and support you with your fleet whether that’s Utes, EV Trucks, Cummins Diesel trucks or a mix of all of them:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is the right vehicle-mix for your business?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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EV INFRASTRUCTURE<\/h2><\/div>
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Support on EV charging and how to charge your fleet the most efficient way<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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DIESEL SUPPORT<\/h2><\/div>
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With a team of experts in trucking supporting our Diesel Cummins-powered trucks<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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JAC FAQ’s<\/h2>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>WHAT DOES JAC STAND FOR?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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JAC stands for “Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Ltd” <\/strong>– we prefer to say “Jack” or the “JAC Of All Trades”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>WHO OWNS JAC?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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JAC is 50% owned by JAC a publicly traded company on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and 50% owned by Volkswagen Group.<\/p>\n

JAC here in NZ is supported by a 100% Kiwi-owned team that have been supporting Kiwis in automotive for 100+ years. Our NZ network of dealerships are also proudly Kiwi-owned.<\/p>\n

We’re here to ‘back JAC’ and have full aftersales support and local parts storage here in New Zealand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>WHAT VEHICLES DO YOU OFFER?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
JAC has a huge range of innovative vehicles, before we launch any new JAC vehicle into NZ our Kiwi-owned team will be sure to put them through their paces and make sure they are right for NZ.<\/p>\n

JAC NZ currently offer Light Duty Trucks (6T to 9T GVM) in both EV and Diesel options, as well as the JAC T9 Ute. You can see our full vehicle range here<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>WHO MAKES JAC?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
JAC make JAC, JAC is its own brand. JAC has been a truck maker for 60+ years and is already proven in over 130 countries… its just finally made it down to NZ!<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>WHERE IS JAC SOLD?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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JAC is sold in over 130 countries world-wide. It’s already been proven internationally before hitting NZ shores.<\/p>\n

Some countries include Australia, South Africa, as well as countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>WHAT IS THE WARRANTY?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Your JAC Vehicle is backed locally by Kiwis. JAC NZ is supported by our Kiwi-based team, who have a direct line to the factory for any additional support. We carry a local stock of parts in our Rotorua-based warehouse which is backed by Southpac trucks.<\/p>\n

JAC has a 5 Year \/ 200,000km warranty, whichever comes first, which is also backed by our 24\/7 roadside assistance. ^subject to change, please check the information for your specific vehicle.<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>ARE JAC TRUCKS SUPPORTED BY SOUTHPAC TRUCKS?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Yes, JAC Trucks are supported by the team at Southpac Trucks here in New Zealand. JAC NZ work with\/in the Southpac team to support your JAC Vehicles. JAC Utes are supported by our Kiwi team nationally and are supported by your local JAC NZ dealership network.<\/p>\n

Get in touch with them here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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