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JAC Motors is a Chinese vehicle manufacturer that produces passenger cars, commercial vehicles, trucks and buses. It's based in Hefei, China.

Distributed locally by BLK Auto, JAC's first model in Australia is the T9 dual-cab 4x4 ute, available with a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and, from 2025, an all-electric powertrain.

JAC models

JAC Hunter

JAC T9

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JAC news

JAC T9 electric ute could take on Toyota HiLux BEV thanks to fuel crisis

Damion Smy

JAC T9 electric ute could take on Toyota HiLux BEV thanks to fuel crisis

Record fuel prices across Australia may have just pulled an electric version of the JAC T9 closer to local showrooms.

16 Days Ago

JAC Hunter PHEV ute guns for BYD Shark 6 with better fuel economy, range claims

William Stopford

JAC Hunter PHEV ute guns for BYD Shark 6 with better fuel economy, range claims

JAC has released more specifications of its new BYD Shark-rivalling plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute, due in Australia mid-year.

1 Month Ago

Another former Holden engineer to tune yet another new Chinese ute

Marton Pettendy

Another former Holden engineer to tune yet another new Chinese ute

The upcoming JAC Hunter plug-in hybrid ute is undergoing local chassis development led by Multimatic’s Michael Barber.

1 Month Ago

Ex-Holden proving ground used to develop 2026 JAC Hunter PHEV ute

Damion Smy

Ex-Holden proving ground used to develop 2026 JAC Hunter PHEV ute

The Ford Ranger PHEV, BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha rival has completed local testing ahead of its Australian launch later this year.

2 Months Ago

2026 JAC T9 prices: Chinese ute dives further into HiLux territory with new variants

William Stopford

2026 JAC T9 prices: Chinese ute dives further into HiLux territory with new variants

JAC has priced its first cab/chassis ute in Australia, plus a pair of new up-spec utes aimed at Aussies who do salary packaging.

5 Months Ago

JAC T9 ute discounted by thousands in end-of-year deals

William Stopford

JAC T9 ute discounted by thousands in end-of-year deals

JAC is closing out 2025 with discounts for existing T9 dual-cab utes and the introduction of new variants to the lineup.

6 Months Ago

2026 JAC T9: Chinese ute gains cab/chassis and new flagship versions

Max Davies

2026 JAC T9: Chinese ute gains cab/chassis and new flagship versions

JAC will introduce four new variants of its T9 ute next month, bringing cab/chassis models to Australia for the first time.

7 Months Ago

Chinese electric ute goes to toil in Australian mines

William Stopford

Chinese electric ute goes to toil in Australian mines

The JAC T9 EV is being evaluated in the field by mining service provider Warrikal to see how it fares in some of Australia's toughest conditions.

8 Months Ago

JAC T9 recalled

William Stopford

JAC T9 recalled

More than 160 examples of the JAC T9 ute have been recalled because their curtain airbags may not have been secured properly, preventing them from working as intended.

10 Months Ago

JAC T9: Chinese ute gets nationwide drive-away deals

William Stopford

JAC T9: Chinese ute gets nationwide drive-away deals

JAC is offering deals on model year 2024 examples of its T9 dual-cab ute, with pricing starting at $39,990 drive-away.

10 Months Ago

The JAC T9 ute could be the most disruptive new dual-cab in years

Anthony Crawford

The JAC T9 ute could be the most disruptive new dual-cab in years

SPONSORED: Why the JAC T9 is a game-changer in Australia's demanding, over-populated dual-cab 4x4 ute market.

10 Months Ago

From Ford Rangers to Teslas, here's where to find the biggest 2025 EOFY deals

Damion Smy

From Ford Rangers to Teslas, here's where to find the biggest 2025 EOFY deals

New car buyers can save as much as $20,000 as dealers offer big discounts in final days of the current financial year.

10 Months Ago

2026 JAC T9 PHEV Australian Edition dual-cab ute unveiled

Damion Smy

2026 JAC T9 PHEV Australian Edition dual-cab ute unveiled

The 'Australian Edition' of JAC’s Ford Ranger PHEV and BYD Shark 6 challenger has been revealed ahead of its early 2026 showroom arrival.

11 Months Ago

JAC defies its ute roots with sleek electric sedan and SUV concepts

Josh Nevett

JAC defies its ute roots with sleek electric sedan and SUV concepts

Ute specialist JAC Motors has given Shanghai motor show goers a taste of the brand's electric future in the form of two advanced EV concepts.

1 Year Ago

JAC T9 gets $3000 discounts, with some caveats

Josh Nevett

JAC T9 gets $3000 discounts, with some caveats

JAC is offering $3000 savings across the T9 ute range until the end of April across two deals in a bid to clear MY24 stock.

1 Year Ago

Australia's 10 cheapest new utes in 2025

Max Davies

Australia's 10 cheapest new utes in 2025

These are the top 10 cheapest ute models currently on sale in Australia in early 2025, featuring one of the newest brands in the country.

1 Year Ago

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JAC reviews

2025 JAC T9 review

Jack Quick

2025 JAC T9 review

The good-looking, cut-price new JAC T9 ute promised plenty, but the Chinese brand's debut Australia model doesn't stand out from the crowd.

1 Year Ago

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