In South Africa JAC’s range currently includes a variety of bakkies, workhorses and trucks powered by a variety of drivetrains.

JAC Motors was founded in 1964 as a truck manufacturer and expanded into passenger vehicles and bakkies in 2007. Since 2014 JAC has produced battery electric trucks ranging from 2.5 to 12 tonnes. In South Africa JAC’s range currently includes a variety of bakkies, workhorses and trucks powered by a variety of drivetrains.

JAC T6

Since its launch in 2018, the T6 has impressed its owners with affordability, fuel efficiency and practicality. The range includes 1.9-litre TDI Comfort and the 2.0-litre VVT Petrol Lux 4x2 derivatives as well as a 2.8-litre TDI double cab.

The T6 2.8-litre TDI offers 68kW at 3 600rpm and 210Nm from 1800rpm and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission in the 4x2 derivative and a six-speed manual in the 4x4 derivative.

The T6 features a rugged ladder frame suspension and double wishbone independent front suspension with coil springs and offers a payload of 900kgs.

JAC T8

Introduced in 2023, alongside the T9, the T8 received a facelift and enhancements to boost its value proposition while the range was expanded to include the new T8 2.0-litre CTi Super Lux.

Standard safety equipment is comprehensive with features such as airbags, electronic stability control as well as ABS with EBD.

The T8 Lux combines practicality and comfort with various appealing interior appointments including leather seats, a multi-function steering wheel and cruise control.

Interior displays include a multi-information instrument cluster and a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system, offering Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone mirroring capability.

Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine that boasts 104kW and 320Nm.

JAC T9 2.0 litre TGDI PHEV

JAC’s T9 2.0-litre TGDI PHEV is powered by a robust 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 160kW at 5 000rpm and 370Nm between 2 000 and 4 000rpm. Performance is boosted by two Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors located on both axles. The front motor delivers 60kW and 150Nm while the rear motor adds 70kW and 150Nm. The result is a combined power output of 290kW and 670Nm.

These two motors are powered by a 31.2kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery with 87Ah capacity. Charging is convenient thanks to CCS2 AC and DC charging standard.

The T9 TGDI PHEV features a multi-link rigid axle rear suspension and electronic differential locks on both axles, enhancing the off-road capability.

JAC T9 Hunter

JAC recently broke a 15-year-old Endurance Record for commercial vehicles when a T9 2.0L CTI covered 4 084 kilometres in 24 hours at an average speed of 170.1km/h around the oval track at Gerotek’s Testing Facilities in Pretoria, Gauteng.

To celebrate, JAC produced 24 uniquely branded T9 Hunters in 4x4 configuration.

Thanks to a 2.0-litre intercooled turbocharged common-rail direct-injection diesel engine, the T9 Hunter offers 144kW at 3 000rpm and 587Nm at 2 700rpm. Power is transferred through an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.

JAC X200

JAC’s X200 is a forward cab style workhorse that is available in a variety of configurations including a single cab, a double cab and a fully electric single cab.

Double cab derivatives can legally seat six people, a unique feature that makes them ideal for labour intensive organisations.

The X-Series utilises a heavy-duty ladder frame chassis as well as leaf springs front and rear, ensuring improved stability regardless of the payload it carries.

The advantages of a forward cab design include an increased load box size with a much larger load volume than a conventional double cab configuration, making it ideal for construction and industrial use. The load box of the single cab measures almost 2.8 metres and boasts a permitted payload of 1 500kg while the load box of the double cab measures 2.2 metres and can carry 1 300kg.

A 2.8-litre four-cylinder direct injection, inter-cooled turbo-diesel engine mounted under the front seats offers 68kW at 3 600rpm and 210Nm from 1800rpm.

The JAC X200 EV 1.9 tonne is a battery electric forward cab that is capable of carrying 1.9-tonnes in a sustainable, eco-friendly, cost-effective manner.

The X200 EV utilises the same drivetrain as the N75 EV, which includes a reliable synchronous electric motor that offers 50kW and 140Nm. This motor is powered by a 63.75kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery with 200Ah capacity that offers a 230km range from a full charge.

Looking ahead

The second half of 2025 is set to be a busy period for JAC, with the launch of the T9 PHEV, T6 single cab as well as new engines for the T8 and X200 line ups.

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