JAC T9 vs Mitsubishi Triton
Verdict
The JAC T9 costs RM119,888, RM17,908 more than the Mitsubishi Triton at RM101,980, but the gap buys a very different truck. The JAC is the easier family pick on paper, with five seats, a conventional automatic, seven airbags and AEB. The Triton hits back where the drivetrain numbers matter, with 179 hp and 430 Nm versus the JAC’s 168 hp and 410 Nm. But this Triton spec is a two-seat manual, so Malaysian buyers need to be clear: people-carrying and safety kit favour the JAC; output and price favour the Mitsubishi.
Pick the JAC T9 if you need five seats, an automatic gearbox, seven airbags and AEB in one diesel AWD pick-up.
Pick the Mitsubishi Triton if you want the cheaper diesel AWD truck with stronger 179 hp and 430 Nm outputs and can live with two seats and a manual.
Key differences
- Price: JAC T9 RM119,888; Mitsubishi Triton RM101,980
- Seating: JAC T9 5 seats; Mitsubishi Triton 2 seats
- Output: JAC T9 168 hp/410 Nm; Mitsubishi Triton 179 hp/430 Nm
- Transmission: JAC T9 conventional automatic; Mitsubishi Triton manual
- Safety: JAC T9 7 airbags and AEB; Mitsubishi Triton 3 airbags and no AEB listed
- Assembly: JAC T9 CBU; Mitsubishi Triton CKD
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,888 | RM 101,980✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | C-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | — | 2,442 cc |
| Power | 168 hp | 179 hp✓ |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 2,340 mm |
| Width | 1,965 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 3 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | — | RM 794 |
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
- Five-seat cabin suits family use
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Seven airbags and AEB
- RM17,908 dearer
- Less power and torque than the Triton
- No engine capacity or fuel tank figure listed
Triton
- Lower RM101,980 price
- Stronger 179 hp and 430 Nm outputs
- 75-litre fuel tank listed
- Two-seat layout limits passenger use
- Manual gearbox only
- Three airbags and no AEB listed
T9 vs Triton FAQ
Is the JAC T9 or Mitsubishi Triton better?
The JAC T9 is better for family and daily usability thanks to five seats, an automatic, seven airbags and AEB. The Mitsubishi Triton is better if you prioritise price and output, with 179 hp and 430 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The JAC T9 is RM17,908 more expensive. It costs RM119,888, while the Mitsubishi Triton costs RM101,980.
Which has the stronger diesel drivetrain?
The Mitsubishi Triton has the stronger figures, with 179 hp and 430 Nm. The JAC T9 makes 168 hp and 410 Nm, but it uses a conventional automatic while the Triton is manual.