2024 JAC T9 dual-cab ute gets five-star ANCAP safety rating

ANCAP has awarded the JAC T9 dual-cab ute full safety marks, with the five-star score applying to all 2.0-litre diesel variants sold in Australia.

The T9 received scores of 85 per cent (adult occupant protection); 87 per cent (child occupant protection); 87 per cent (vulnerable road user protection); and 89 per cent (safety assist).

The independent body said the JAC T9 demonstrated strong overall safety performance, with the vehicle scoring full points for protection of the driver in the full-width frontal, side impact, far side impact, and whiplash tests.

Full points were also awarded for its protection of child occupants in the frontal offset and side impact tests. However, ANCAP did note that installing child restraints in the rear centre seating position is not recommended as there is no top tether anchorage.

Full marks were also given in the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane support systems tests, and ANCAP stated in the report that the JAC T9 is well-equipped with a broad suite of active safety features on both the Oasis and Haven variants. “The systems fitted to the T9 are capable of detecting and reacting to other vehicles, motorbikes, pedestrians and cyclists,” it said.

“JAC has clearly committed to bring high levels of safety performance to the Australian market with the T9 and are to be commended for achieving these strong results with their first offering,” said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg.

The T9 has seven airbags including a front-centre airbag. Active safety features include forward and reverse autonomous emergency braking; lane-keep assist; lane departure warning; lane change assist; blind-spot monitoring; rear cross-traffic alert; traffic sign recognition; a driver monitoring system; and adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist.

Exclusive to the top-spec T9 Haven are front parking sensors; and a 360-degree camera system. Plus it also gets non-safety kit including roof rails; rear privacy glass; puddle lamps; auto-folding side mirrors with chrome caps; black/brown leather-accented upholstery; and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

The base-spec Oasis is priced at $42,662 before on-road costs, and the top-of-the-range Haven at $45,630. Both variants are powered by a 125kW/410Nm 2.0-litre single-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine matched to an eight-speed automatic and part-time four-wheel-drive system.

Exterior inclusions

• Sports bar
• Rock rails; side steps
• Spray-on protective tub liner
• Full LED headlights and tail-lights
• 4x4 with rear diff lock
• 18-inch Titanium sports rims
• Tailgate lock with fob
• A full-sized spare tyre with steel rim

Interior inclusions

• 10.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Accented leather-quilted seats
• Front heated seats
• Wireless charging
• USB-C and USB-A charging
• Rear 220V power socket
• Rear air vents