2025 JAC T9 vs Toyota HiLux comparison: Durability test
Can the JAC T9 – a new Chinese entrant in the dual-cab ute space – trump the trusty Toyota HiLux in a load and durability test?
JAC T9 vs Toyota HiLux Comparison
JAC T9
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Toyota HiLux
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 JAC T9 reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Toyota HiLux GR Sport reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the JAC T9 HAVEN (4x4)
Based on the Toyota HiLux GR-SPORT (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Work
Towing
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
76L
578 km
80L
576 to 888 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$42,662 - $45,630
$26,475 - $74,310
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Appealing asking price
- Smooth-shifting automatic
- Well equipped for the price
Misses
- Woeful adaptive cruise control
- Frustrating and overbearing safety systems
- Tilt-only steering wheel adjustment
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Noticeably quicker than other HiLux turbo-diesels
- Wider track makes the ute feel more planted
- Australian design input
Misses
- Interior desperately needs a refresh
- Price keeps going up and up
- Short six-month/10,000km service intervals
Colours Available
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
Comparison
Reviews
2025 JAC T9 review
The good-looking, cut-price new JAC T9 ute promised plenty, but the Chinese brand's debut Australia model doesn't stand out from the crowd.
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Jack Quick
2025 Toyota HiLux GR Sport review
The current Toyota HiLux is now a decade old, but the GR Sport flagship remains the best way to experience this ever-popular dual-cab 4x4 ute.
Jack Quick
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1999 | 2393 - 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW | 110kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 | 3000 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 410Nm | 245Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1400 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
