Want to know why Chinese brands like BYD, Deepal, XPeng and Geely are suddenly rushing to Australia? Newcomer JAC spills on what's really driving the affordable Chinese boom

Want to know why Chinese brands like BYD, Deepal, XPeng and Geely are suddenly rushing to Australia? Newcomer JAC spills on what's really driving the affordable Chinese boom

18 Apr 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

Chinese newcomer brand JAC has shed some light on just what makes Australia so appealing to China's army of new-car brands, suggesting a combination of conditions, customers and tough competition ...Read more
'You've seen the Shark?' It's Chinese hybrid ute civil war as JAC says it has the 2025 BYD Shark 6 beat with its T9 Hunter hybrid dual-cab

'You've seen the Shark?' It's Chinese hybrid ute civil war as JAC says it has the 2025 BYD Shark 6 beat with its T9 Hunter hybrid dual-cab

12 Apr 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

Chinese brand JAC says its incoming T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid ute has the wood on the popular BYD Shark 6, with a key executive telling CarsGuide "we've got the right package". ...Read more
"It's better than the Ford Ranger Raptor": Chinese brand JAC makes huge claim about its fire-breathing PHEV ute the 2025 JAC T9 Hunter

"It's better than the Ford Ranger Raptor": Chinese brand JAC makes huge claim about its fire-breathing PHEV ute the 2025 JAC T9 Hunter

11 Apr 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

Chinese newcomer brand JAC has made a huge call over its incoming T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid ute, with its senior executives declaring the potent dual-cab "better than a Ranger Raptor". ...Read more
China's plug-in monster: New JAC T9 Hunter PHEV out-punches the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha with a full tonne of torque

China's plug-in monster: New JAC T9 Hunter PHEV out-punches the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha with a full tonne of torque

4 Apr 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

JAC’s Ranger Raptor-style plug-in hybrid dual cab it calls the Hunter will launch in Australia in Q1 next year, with the potent plug-in unveiled for the first at the Melbourne Motor Show. ...Read more
Australia's next electric ute locked in: 2025 JAC T9 EV specs revealed ahead of local arrival as new Chinese player looks to make its mark before Isuzu D-Max EV and Ford Ranger PHEV land

Australia's next electric ute locked in: 2025 JAC T9 EV specs revealed ahead of local arrival as new Chinese player looks to make its mark before Isuzu D-Max EV and Ford Ranger PHEV land

20 Mar 2025 by Tom White

New Chinese ute upstart JAC is looking to make its mark in Australia, confirming it will unveil an upcoming electric version of its T9 ute in April.Set to debut at the Melbourne Motor Show, the JAC ...Read more
The car brands that'll change Australia's ute market forever: BYD, Chery, JAC, Foton, GWM and LDV to put the wind up the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux | Opinion

The car brands that'll change Australia's ute market forever: BYD, Chery, JAC, Foton, GWM and LDV to put the wind up the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux | Opinion

27 Oct 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Australia’s four-wheel drive ute market is set for a major shake up in the next 12 months. ...Read more
JAC T9 ute receives five-star safety rating ahead of Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival's Australian debut

JAC T9 ute receives five-star safety rating ahead of Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival's Australian debut

29 Aug 2024 by Samuel Irvine

The JAC T9 will debut in Australia with a five-star ANCAP safety rating, according to 2024 testing protocols. Read more
2024 JAC T9 ute tow rating slashed ahead of delayed release: Cut price Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival has major specs adjusted prior to market launch

2024 JAC T9 ute tow rating slashed ahead of delayed release: Cut price Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival has major specs adjusted prior to market launch

12 Jul 2024 by John Law

JAC confirmed its re-entry into the Australian market with the T9 ute in March 2024. Read more
Best utes arriving in 2024

Best utes arriving in 2024

2 Jul 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

In 2024, some new, very big heavy hitters are having their time in the sun, from brands as established in this field as Toyota, Isuzu, Ford and Mitsubishi. Read more
Coming for the crown! The secret weapons the Kia Tasman and other all-new dual-cab utes will use to take down the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max in Australia

Coming for the crown! The secret weapons the Kia Tasman and other all-new dual-cab utes will use to take down the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-Max in Australia

4 May 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

Australia’s is a ute-dominated country. Or more specifically, it’s a country dominated by a handful of utes — the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, forever duking out for spots one and ...Read more
Is this the electric ute we've been waiting for? 2025 JAC T9 EV ute spied ahead of Beijing motor show to take on LDV eT60 and BYD Shark

Is this the electric ute we've been waiting for? 2025 JAC T9 EV ute spied ahead of Beijing motor show to take on LDV eT60 and BYD Shark

24 Apr 2024 by Dom Tripolone

The newest entrant to the Australian ute market has just revealed its electric dual-cab, which is likely to make its way Down Under sooner rather than later. Read more
The new ute capital? China set to overtake Thailand by 2026 as new utes, SUVs and electric cars from BYD, GWM, MG and more flood the Australian market

The new ute capital? China set to overtake Thailand by 2026 as new utes, SUVs and electric cars from BYD, GWM, MG and more flood the Australian market

12 Apr 2024 by John Law

China’s rapid expansion will see it overtake Thailand by 2026 ...Read more
What's next for JAC in Australia? Returning Chinese brand to launch SUV, electric cars and plug-in hybrids eventually, but is it trying to compete with GWM and LDV or Ford and Isuzu?

What's next for JAC in Australia? Returning Chinese brand to launch SUV, electric cars and plug-in hybrids eventually, but is it trying to compete with GWM and LDV or Ford and Isuzu?

24 Mar 2024 by Stephen Corby

Australians are no longer resistant to the idea of buying Chinese cars, because they are instead focussed on value for money, according to the Danny Lenartic, Deputy Managing Director of JAC Motors ...Read more
JAC of all tradies? 2024 JAC T9 ute pricing confirmed as Chinese LDV T60, GWM Ute Cannon rival hits Australian shores

JAC of all tradies? 2024 JAC T9 ute pricing confirmed as Chinese LDV T60, GWM Ute Cannon rival hits Australian shores

20 Mar 2024 by Stephen Corby

JAC is back, and, with its big, brash and bargain-priced ute - and a national network of more than 50 dealers - it’s going to be hard to miss. ...Read more
Australia to be first target for JAC T9 Hunter electric ute, coming from China in 2024

Australia to be first target for JAC T9 Hunter electric ute, coming from China in 2024

6 Dec 2022 by Chris Thompson

Another electric ute from China is set to make its way to Australia in the form of the JAC T9 Hunter, also joined by a diesel variant.The JAC brand, which had a very brief stint locally about a ...Read more
WMC axes plan for JAC ute and vans

WMC axes plan for JAC ute and vans

8 Feb 2013 by James Stanford

The Chinese vehicle importer, which brings in JAC trucks, SAIC built LDV vans and Higer buses, said it had planned to introduce a ute and two vans produced by JAC to Australia by the start of this yea Read more
Jac launches light-duty range

Jac launches light-duty range

6 Aug 2012 by CarsGuide team

Jac has launched its initial Australian "J Range" of light-duty trucks at prices that undercut established players by thousands of dollars. The initial three model Australian line-up will cover a ...Read more
JAC previews new range of vans

JAC previews new range of vans

26 Mar 2012 by CarsGuide team

JAC's first multi-purpose commercial vans, the Sunray and Refine made their debut at Melbourne International Truck Show. They will arrive to join a range of light duty rigid trucks from JAC expected ...Read more
Chinese Jac Reni ute on the way

Chinese Jac Reni ute on the way

9 Jan 2012 by James Stanford

The Chinese ute promises a 'royal and comfortable' driving experience and is already on sale in China. Jac will export it to Australia, joining haulers from Great Wall, Foton and ZX Auto.It's called ...Read more
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