27 August 2025
Strong JAC T9 demand boosts T-Series bakkie sales
JAC Motors announced that sales of its flagship T9 grew 30% year-over-year by July 2025, following its local launch in May 2024. Powered by a 2.0L CTi engine, the T9 has earned a strong reputation for fuel efficiency and exceptional value, supported by an extensive specification list. This performance was central to a 36% year-over-year sales increase across the T-Series, which also includes the T8 and T6 double-cab line-ups. For the same period, JAC Motors’ total sales increased 49% year-over-year.
JAC Motors has recently announced the upcoming launch of its limited-edition T9 Hunter and T9 PHEV, which will further drive sales growth of the T-Series. The range also gains a T6 2.0L CTi single-cab, expanding customer choice and strengthening the line-up.
In June, Kantar and Google released the 2025 Kantar BrandZ Chinese Global Brands report, unveiling the latest ranking of the Top 50 Chinese Global Brands. JAC Motors advanced to fifth place in the automotive category, moving up one position, and climbed three spots overall to 28th place. This achievement marks the company’s fifth consecutive year on the prestigious list, following its debut in 2021.
“We are privileged to represent a well-established brand with more than 60 years of heritage, operating in over 130 countries,” says Karl-Heinz Göbel, CEO of JAC Motors South Africa. “After eight years of local trading, South Africa now ranks among JAC Motors China’s Top 10 distributors, a recognition that adds another notable achievement to JAC Motors South Africa’s track record.”
In August, JAC Motors South Africa received its first T9 PHEVs amid growing interest in green alternative-energy vehicles. Ahead of its imminent launch, local technical teams will test the T9 PHEV under South African conditions to gather data on performance, energy efficiency, fuel consumption and off-road capability, ensuring it meets and exceeds customer expectations.
The new T9 2.0L PHEV combines a 2.0L turbo-petrol engine producing 160 kW and 370 Nm with two Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs), one located at the front and one at the rear. The front PMSM delivers 60 kW (peak 130 kW) and 150 Nm (peak 300 Nm), while the rear PMSM provides 70 kW (peak 150 kW) and 150 Nm (peak 340 Nm). Together, this advanced hybrid system generates an impressive 290 kW and 670 Nm of torque.
“We are excited to introduce state-of-the-art electric vehicles to our local range,” concludes Göbel. “With our market leadership in battery-electric trucks, the T9 PHEV further strengthens our line-up, giving customers the chance to embrace green-energy mobility and join the growing trend of environmentally friendly, innovative and sustainable vehicles.”
JAC Motors South Africa celebrates eight years of local trading in September 2025. With over 70 dealers across Southern Africa, including Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Mozambique (independent), the company continues to expand its footprint, ensuring world-class after-sales service and delivering a consistently positive customer experience throughout the region.
For more information, visit www.jacmotors.co.za.
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