Verdict
The JAC T9 is the sharper Malaysian buy at RM119,888, undercutting the Maxus Terron 9 by RM26,000 while bringing seven airbags, a five-star ANCAP rating and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The Maxus counters with a decisive 219 hp and 520 Nm against the JAC’s 168 hp and 410 Nm, plus a 3,500 kg braked towing rating and 850 kg payload. Its 3,300 mm wheelbase, heated seats and power tailgate also make it the more work-ready, better-equipped truck, but it is 415 kg heavier and warranty cover stops at 100,000 km.
The Terron 9 Premium (RM158,888) sits above every T9 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the JAC T9 if RM26,000 saved, five-star ANCAP certification and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty matter more than outright muscle and towing credentials.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if you need 219 hp, 520 Nm, a 3,500 kg braked towing rating and the longer 3,300 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: JAC T9 RM119,888; Maxus Terron 9 RM145,888.
- Power and torque: JAC T9 168 hp and 410 Nm; Maxus Terron 9 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: JAC T9 5,330 mm and 3,110 mm; Maxus Terron 9 5,500 mm and 3,300 mm.
- Kerb weight: JAC T9 2,055 kg; Maxus Terron 9 2,470 kg.
- Wheels and tyres: JAC T9 18-inch alloys with 265/60R18 tyres; Maxus Terron 9 20-inch alloys with 275/55R20 tyres.
- Warranty mileage: JAC T9 unlimited for five years; Maxus Terron 9 100,000 km for five years.
T9
- RM26,000 lower purchase price.
- Five-star ANCAP rating and seven airbags.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, plus eight-year unlimited engine cover for the first owner.
- 168 hp and 410 Nm trail the Maxus Terron 9’s 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- No heated seats, power tailgate or steering reach adjustment, all fitted to the Maxus Terron 9.
- Its 3,110 mm wheelbase is 190 mm shorter than the Maxus Terron 9’s.
Terron 9
- 219 hp and 520 Nm, with a quoted 0-100 km/h time of 10.9 seconds.
- 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing capacity.
- Heated front and rear seats, power tailgate, navigation and dual 12.3-inch displays.
- Costs RM26,000 more than the JAC T9.
- Five-year warranty is capped at 100,000 km rather than unlimited mileage.
- At 2,470 kg, it is 415 kg heavier than the JAC T9.
What the T9 has over the Terron 9
What the Terron 9 has over the T9
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Terron 9's wheelbase is 190 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,888✓ | RM145,888 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM838 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,225/mo✓ | RM1,490/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,365✓ | RM4,140 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM3,318 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM16.59 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM41,480 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, DOHC commonrail two-stage turbodiesel | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | — | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 168 hp at 3,600 rpm | 219 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 410 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 88.3 mm × 102 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 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 | 2,055 kg | 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 | Toyo Open Country H/T Z | — |
| 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 | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side Curtain and Front Centre Airbag) | 7 (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 | 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 | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | — | AEB, FCW, LDW, LKA, ELK, LCA, ISA, SLIF, IHC (Intelligent High Beam Control), Fatigue Reminder and Attention Assist, RCW, RCTA, DOW, Hill Descent Control, Hill-start Assist, Roll Movement Intervention, TCS, VDC, TPMS |
| 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 | 1 12V Outlet, 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| 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 | All |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive, Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA) |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Conventional |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Wireless Charger, Auto Hold, Heated Microfibre Leather Multifunction Steering Wheel, Column-mounted Gear Shifter, Pollen Filter, Lockable Glove Box, Remote Control Locking, 2 Smart Keys, Side Steps, Chrome Roof Rails, Cargo Tie-down Hooks x4, Cargo Lighting x2, Cargo Tailgate Lock, Integral End Gate, Rear Window Defroster, Drive Modes: Normal/Eco/Sport, Mud/Snow/Sand/Tow, 4L Rock/Deep Snow/Deep Mud/Wade/Rock Crawl, Custom; Steering Assist Modes Standard/Sport/Comfortable; 550 mm Wading Depth |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Engine (1st Owner Only) | 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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T9 vs Terron 9 FAQ
Is the JAC T9 or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The Maxus Terron 9 is better for towing, payload and power, with 219 hp, 520 Nm and a 3,500 kg braked towing rating. The JAC T9 is the better value-led choice, saving RM26,000 and carrying unlimited-mileage warranty cover for five years.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus Terron 9 costs RM26,000 more than the JAC T9. That gap brings 51 hp and 110 Nm more, a longer 3,300 mm wheelbase, 20-inch wheels, heated rear seats and a power tailgate.
Which truck has the stronger towing credentials?
The Maxus Terron 9 has the stated towing credentials: 3,500 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked, alongside an 850 kg payload. No corresponding towing or payload rating is stated for the JAC T9.