JAC T9 EV vs Subaru Crosstrek
Verdict
These are very different C-segment, fully-imported AWD choices. At RM199,888, the JAC T9 EV is RM9,100 dearer than the RM190,788 Subaru Crosstrek, but it gives you a dual-motor electric drivetrain with 288 hp, an 88.0 kWh battery and 340 km of range. It is also huge: 5,330 mm long versus 4,480 mm. The Crosstrek counters with the easier-to-park SUV body, a 63-litre petrol tank, eight airbags and AEB. If you do not need a pickup format, the Subaru’s size and safety kit make more day-to-day sense.
Pick the JAC T9 EV if you want an electric AWD pickup with 288 hp, 340 km range and much bigger exterior dimensions.
Pick the Subaru Crosstrek if you want a smaller petrol AWD SUV with AEB, eight airbags and a 63-litre tank.
Key differences
- Price: JAC T9 EV RM199,888; Subaru Crosstrek RM190,788
- Powertrain: JAC T9 EV dual-motor electric; Subaru Crosstrek 1,995 cc petrol
- Output: JAC T9 EV 288 hp; Subaru Crosstrek 154 hp
- Size: JAC T9 EV 5,330 mm long, 1,965 mm wide; Subaru Crosstrek 4,480 mm long, 1,800 mm wide
- Safety kit: JAC T9 EV 7 airbags, AEB not listed; Subaru Crosstrek 8 airbags, AEB fitted
- Ownership numbers: JAC T9 EV 6-year warranty, RM305 road tax; Subaru Crosstrek 5-year warranty, RM438 road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 199,888 | RM 190,788✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,995 cc |
| Power | 288 hp✓ | 154 hp |
| Torque | — | 196 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s | — |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 88.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 340 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,965 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | — | 315 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 438 |
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 dual-motor AWD
- 340 km EV range from an 88.0 kWh battery
- Longer 3,110 mm wheelbase
- Much larger footprint than the Subaru
- AEB not listed
- Top speed is 140 km/h
Crosstrek
- AEB is fitted
- Eight airbags
- More compact 4,480 mm length
- 154 hp is far below the JAC’s 288 hp
- 315-litre boot is modest on paper
- Shorter 5-year warranty
T9 EV vs Crosstrek FAQ
Is the JAC T9 EV or Subaru Crosstrek better?
The Subaru Crosstrek is the neater everyday SUV pick thanks to its smaller size, AEB and eight airbags. The JAC T9 EV is better if you specifically want an electric AWD pickup with 288 hp and 340 km range.
What is the price difference?
The JAC T9 EV costs RM9,100 more than the Subaru Crosstrek.
Which one is more powerful?
The JAC T9 EV is much more powerful, with 288 hp from its dual-motor electric setup. The Subaru Crosstrek makes 154 hp from its 1,995 cc petrol engine.