Verdict
These pickups split the brief cleanly. The RM199,888 JAC T9 EV uses dual motors producing 288 hp and 516 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and has an 88 kWh battery with 340 km of stated range. Its RM305 annual road tax is far kinder than the Terron 9’s RM838. At RM145,888, the Maxus costs RM54,000 less, adds an 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing rating, plus more active safety kit. For a Malaysian buyer who needs documented work capability, the diesel makes the clearer case.
Pick the JAC T9 EV if low annual road tax, 340 km EV range, V2L and quicker 8.4-second acceleration matter more than payload and towing figures.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if you need its 850 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing capacity, active safety aids and the RM54,000 lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: JAC T9 EV RM199,888; Maxus Terron 9 RM145,888.
- Powertrain and output: JAC has two electric motors with 288 hp and 516 Nm; Maxus has a 2,498 cc diesel with 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: JAC T9 EV 8.4 seconds; Maxus Terron 9 10.9 seconds.
- Road tax: JAC T9 EV RM305 per year; Maxus Terron 9 RM838 per year.
- Dimensions: JAC is 5,330 mm long with a 3,110 mm wheelbase; Maxus is 5,500 mm long with a 3,300 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: JAC T9 EV 6 years/200,000 km; Maxus Terron 9 5 years/100,000 km.
T9 EV
- 288 hp dual-motor AWD and 8.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 88 kWh battery, 340 km stated range and 3.3 kW V2L.
- RM305 annual road tax and 6-year/200,000 km battery warranty.
- Costs RM54,000 more.
- Lacks the Maxus’s autonomous braking, collision warning and blind-spot information system.
- No payload or towing ratings are stated.
Terron 9
- 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing capacity.
- Autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot information system and 360-degree camera.
- Power tailgate, heated rear seats and 20-inch wheels.
- Its 10.9-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.5 seconds slower.
- Annual road tax is RM533 higher.
- Warranty is one year and 100,000 km shorter.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM199,888 | RM145,888✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM838 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | — | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 219 hp |
| Torque | — | 520 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 516 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 88 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 340 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 88 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4 seconds✓ | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 209 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 1,965 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,470 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 265/60R18 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/60R18 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang SU318a H/T | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Payload 850 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side Curtain and Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | Front Dual Pretensioning |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | AC Vents | Rear 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 | 4 |
| Audio | 10.4" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six-speaker Sound System | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 6-Year/200,000 km Warranty for Battery | First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000 |
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.
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T9 EV vs Terron 9 FAQ
Is the JAC T9 EV or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The Maxus Terron 9 is the better work-oriented choice because it has stated 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing figures, plus more driver-assistance equipment. Choose the JAC T9 EV for its 340 km EV range, V2L, quicker acceleration and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The JAC T9 EV costs RM54,000 more than the Maxus Terron 9. The Maxus also has documented payload and towing ratings, while the JAC counters with an electric powertrain, V2L and a longer warranty.
Which pickup is quicker?
The JAC T9 EV is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds versus 10.9 seconds for the Maxus Terron 9. The JAC’s dual motors produce 288 hp and 516 Nm; the Maxus diesel makes 219 hp and 520 Nm.