JAC T9 EV vs Renault Koleos
Verdict
The JAC T9 EV costs RM199,888 against the Renault Koleos at RM191,888, so the RM8,000 gap buys a very different machine: an electric pickup with 288 hp, all-wheel drive, an 88.0 kWh battery and 340 km range. It is quicker to 100 km/h too, at 8.4 seconds versus 9.5. The Koleos answers as the easier family SUV on paper, with a 542-litre boot, 200 km/h top speed and 60-litre petrol tank, while road tax is higher at RM830 versus RM305.
Pick the JAC T9 EV if you want an electric pickup with AWD, 288 hp and a 340 km rated range.
Pick the Renault Koleos if you want a petrol SUV with a proper 542-litre boot and higher 200 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: JAC T9 EV RM199,888; Renault Koleos RM191,888
- Powertrain: JAC T9 EV dual motor electric; Renault Koleos 2,488 cc petrol
- Power: JAC T9 EV 288 hp; Renault Koleos 171 hp
- Driven wheels: JAC T9 EV all-wheel drive; Renault Koleos front-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: JAC T9 EV 8.4 s; Renault Koleos 9.5 s
- Top speed: JAC T9 EV 140 km/h; Renault Koleos 200 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 199,888 | RM 191,888✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 288 hp✓ | 171 hp |
| Torque | — | 226 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s✓ | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.1 L/100km |
| Battery | 88.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 340 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 4,672 mm |
| Width | 1,965 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,678 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | — | 542 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 830 |
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.
T9 EV
- 288 hp gives it the stronger output
- 8.4-second 0-100 km/h time is quicker
- 88.0 kWh battery with 340 km EV range
- 140 km/h top speed is much lower
- No boot-space figure stated
- Pickup body is far larger at 5,330 mm long
Koleos
- 542-litre boot suits family luggage better
- 200 km/h top speed is higher
- 60-litre fuel tank for long petrol-distance use
- 171 hp trails the JAC’s 288 hp
- Front-wheel drive only
- RM830 annual road tax is higher
T9 EV vs Koleos FAQ
Is the JAC T9 EV or Renault Koleos better?
For typical family SUV use, pick the Renault Koleos: it has a 542-litre boot and petrol convenience. Pick the JAC T9 EV if EV running, AWD and 288 hp matter more than body style.
What is the price difference?
The JAC T9 EV is RM8,000 more expensive than the Renault Koleos.
Which one is quicker?
The JAC T9 EV is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 8.4 seconds against the Renault Koleos’ 9.5 seconds. The Koleos has the higher top speed, at 200 km/h versus 140 km/h.