JAC T9 EV vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Verdict
These are two very different electric buys at almost the same money: the JAC T9 EV costs RM199,888, just RM1,888 more than the RM198,000 Toyota Urban Cruiser. The JAC is the bigger, stronger tool, with dual motors, all-wheel drive, 288 hp and a 5,330 mm pick-up body. The Toyota is the more efficient urban answer, using a 61.1 kWh battery for 426 km versus the JAC’s 340 km from 88.0 kWh, while also getting auto emergency braking.
Pick the JAC T9 EV if you want an electric pick-up with dual-motor all-wheel drive, 288 hp and much larger dimensions.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if you want the longer-range, easier-sized electric SUV with auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: JAC T9 EV RM199,888; Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000
- Motor and drive: JAC T9 EV dual motor AWD; Toyota Urban Cruiser single motor FWD
- Power: JAC T9 EV 288 hp; Toyota Urban Cruiser 172 hp
- Battery and range: JAC T9 EV 88.0 kWh, 340 km; Toyota Urban Cruiser 61.1 kWh, 426 km
- Size: JAC T9 EV 5,330 mm long; Toyota Urban Cruiser 4,285 mm long
- Safety kit: JAC T9 EV auto emergency braking not listed; Toyota Urban Cruiser has auto emergency braking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 199,888 | RM 198,000✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Dual motor | Single motor |
| Power | 288 hp✓ | 172 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s✓ | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 150 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 88.0 kWh✓ | 61.1 kWh |
| EV range | 340 km | 426 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,965 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | — | 306 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 305 | RM 120✓ |
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
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Higher 288 hp output
- Longer 6-year warranty
- Shorter 340 km EV range
- No auto emergency braking listed
- Higher RM305 yearly road tax
Urban Cruiser
- Longer 426 km EV range
- Auto emergency braking included
- Lower RM120 yearly road tax
- Single motor and front-wheel drive only
- Lower 172 hp output
- Shorter 5-year warranty
T9 EV vs Urban Cruiser FAQ
Is the JAC T9 EV or Toyota Urban Cruiser better?
For most city-biased EV buyers, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is the better fit because it has 426 km range, auto emergency braking and lower road tax. Choose the JAC T9 EV if you specifically need a dual-motor AWD electric pick-up.
What is the price difference?
The JAC T9 EV costs RM199,888, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser costs RM198,000. That makes the JAC RM1,888 more expensive.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser goes further, with 426 km of range from a 61.1 kWh battery. The JAC T9 EV has a larger 88.0 kWh battery but a shorter 340 km range.