JAC T9 PHEV pickup truck launched in Malaysia - 489 PS, 1,000 km NEDC combined range

KUALA LUMPUR: Evolvelectric Motors, the official distributor of JAC pickup trucks in Malaysia, has officially revealed the JAC T9 PHEV as the country’s first petrol plug-in hybrid pickup truck. It is offered in two variants - Base and Adventure - priced at RM 156,027 and RM 164,027, respectively.

Built on JAC's third-generation international platform, the petrol plug-in hybrid pickup retains the practicality expected of a capable pickup truck while adding the benefits of electric-only driving. It has a braked towing capacity of up to 3,500 kg and a wading depth of 550 mm.

Drivetrain, range and charging

Both variants are powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with an electric four-wheel-drive (4WD) dual-motor system and a 4DHT hybrid transmission. The front motor produces a maximum power of 177 PS and a peak torque of 300 Nm, while the rear motor delivers 204 PS and 340 Nm. The combined system output is rated at 489 PS and 1,000 Nm.

The plug-in hybrid setup comprises a 31.2kWh lithium iron phosphate battery supplied by Gotion High-Tech, which offers an all-electric driving range of up to 100 km and a combined range of 1,000 km (on the NEDC cycle). It supports both DC fast charging and AC charging, taking approx 30 minutes to charge the battery from 15% to 80%, while AC charging takes between 3.5 and 5.5 hours.

Driving modes 

The electrified T9 comes with three drive modes – Eco, Standard and Sport and five terrain modes: Snow, Sand, Mud, Rock and Off-road Cruise, which adjust the vehicle’s performance as per different road surfaces and driving requirements. The fuel consumption figure is quoted at 1.6 litres per 100 km.

Design and features

In terms of design, both variants look identical, with the range-topping Adventure variant exclusively getting unique 18-inch black alloy wheels and all-terrain tyres. The cabin features black leather seats with diamond stitching. The equipment kit includes - 

• 10.25-inch instrument panel
• Portrait-oriented 10.4-inch touchscreen unit
• New four-spoke steering wheel 
• Sunroof
• 360 camera with transparent view
• 64-colour ambient lighting
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• 50W wireless charger
• One-touch power windows
• Auto high beam
• Auto wipers

• Auto-dim rear-view mirror
• Auto air-conditioning system
• USB-A port and a USB-C port
• Seven airbags (including a front centre airbag)
• Level 2 ADAS including Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Jam Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Speed Limit Assistant, Door Opening Warning, a Driver Monitoring System, a 360-degree Around View Monitor, and Transparent Chassis View

Colours and warranty

Evolvelectric Motors offers the T9 PHEV in five exterior colours - Blue, White, Silver, Dark Grey and Black. The warranty package includes a 7-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty and an 8-year/150,000 km battery warranty.

“The T9 PHEV Petrol offers an attractive combination of performance, versatility and value, positioning it as a compelling option for customers seeking a vehicle that can accommodate both business and family needs, said Mr Lau Yit Mun, Chief Executive Officer of Evolvelectric Motors. 

“The JAC T9 PHEV is more than just a pickup truck. Its Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function offers a discharge capacity of up to 15kW, enabling it to double as a mobile power station, allowing owners to power electrical appliances and tools wherever their adventures take them. Whether for work or leisure, the T9 PHEV offers the flexibility and convenience to go further, anytime, anywhere,” he said. 

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