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The Citizen
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
JAC unveils limited-edition T9 Hunter bakkie for SA market only
JAC Motors South Africa has just unveiled a new, limited-edition version of its T9 Hunter bakkie for the local market following a record-breaking endurance test at Gerotek. Looking for a new or used JAC? Find it here with CARmag! Not so long ago, Chinese automaker JAC embarked on setting a new record, involving a gruelling 24-hour endurance challenge, where the T9 bakkie was pushed far beyond typical road limits. The challenge, held at the Gerotek Testing Facility in Pretoria, saw a T9 2l CTi cover 4 084 km at an average speed of 170.1km/h over the period. This distance broke the previous 15-year-old record for commercial vehicles held by Isuzu. To celebrate this accomplishment, JAC is producing an exclusive run of only 24 T9 Hunter units. Each of these special bakkies will be individually numbered and will receive unique upgrades over the standard T9, including enhanced performance and comfort features. While full details are still under wraps, this limited production run is clearly designed to offer buyers a tangible piece of the T9's track success. Under the bonnet, the T9 Hunter retains the potent powertrain used in the record-breaking test (which is a stock, factory unit). This means a 2l intercooled turbo-diesel engine that generates 144kW of power and 487N.m of torque. Power is delivered through an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. Related: JAC T9 Bakkie Runs Non-Stop for 4 084 km to Set New SA 24-Hour Endurance Record Karl-Heinz Göbel, CEO of JAC Motors South Africa, notes that the launch of the T9 Hunter aligns perfectly with the brand's accelerating growth. 'Our sales figures reflect the increasing confidence customers have in our products,' Göbel stated. Indeed, T9 sales have seen a nearly 28% increase from January to May 2025 compared with the same period last year, while the popular T8 has surged by a massive 140%. The remainder of 2025 will see the brand introduce the T9 Plug-in Hybrid, marking its entry into the electrified bakkie market. This will be followed by the arrival of the T6 single-cab, catering to a more utility-focused segment. Additionally, engine updates are planned for both the T8 and X200 models, promising improved performance and efficiency across the lineup. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post JAC Unveils Limited Edition T9 Hunter Bakkie for SA Market Only appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
TimesLIVE
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
JAC T9 2.0L CTi smashes South African 24-hour endurance record
A JAC T9 2.0L CTi double cab bakkie has broken the South African 24-hour endurance record for commercial vehicles, covering 4,084km at an average speed of 170.1km/h. The feat took place on April 12-13 at the Gerotek testing centre near Pretoria and beat Isuzu's 2010 record, set at the same venue with a KB300 TDi that averaged 169.3km/h over 4,063km. The JAC was driven around Gerotek's oval track by four racing drivers: Michele Habig, Setshaba Mashigo, Phillip Kekana and Daniel Barbosa. The 24-hour endurance challenge was the brainchild of adventurer Danie Botha from Wild in South Africa. 'The idea was to have a bit of fun with the IndyCar races in the US, while giving the motoring public a glimpse into the thrilling world of endurance racing, unofficially attempting to break a 15-year-old record using just one T9 over 24 hours,' he said. The 24-endurance challenge proved JAC Motors' reliability and that its vehicles were as tough and reliable as any established brand, said Karl-Heinz Göbel, CEO of JAC Motors SA. 'Buyers ask four key questions about Chinese vehicles: Are they reliable, are parts supply consistent, how many dealerships support after-sales service and what trade-in value can you expect when it is time to sell in a few years,' said Göbel. JAC ticked all the boxes after eight years of local trading, he said, building a network of more than 70 dealers across Southern Africa and delivering consistent parts supply to more than 7,000 customers. The JAC T9 was launched in South Africa in late 2023 in a four-model double cab range, including 4x4 and 4x2 variants, all powered by a four-cylinder 2.0 l turbodiesel engine with outputs of 125kW and 410Nm. Göbel said the record-breaking T9 covered more than 4,000km at full speed, with an average fuel consumption of 16.5 l /100km. The vehicle used in the 24-hour endurance challenge is on display at the Nampo agricultural show in Bothaville from May 13-16.
