Aion ES vs JAC T9
Verdict
The T9 is 19% more powerful, while the ES is about 11% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800✓ | RM 119,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve, DOHC commonrail two-stage turbodiesel |
| Horsepower | — | 168 hp |
| Torque | — | 410 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | LFP | — |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 442 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS2 | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automated Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 5,330 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,965 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 3,110 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,055 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Open Country H/T Z |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Afghanistan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | — | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | — | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 18" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | — | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | — | Solid Discs |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side Curtain and Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | — | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB, 1 220-volt Socket |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | 10.4" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Engine (1st Owner Only) |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 70 | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.