GWM Cannon Alpha vs JAC T9

The GWM Cannon Alpha starts from $52,990 before on-road costs, while the JAC T9 opens at $42,662. That makes the JAC T9 the more affordable entry point by $10,328.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $58,289 and $46,928 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the JAC T9 by roughly $1,855 in fuel alone.

Both the GWM Cannon Alpha and JAC T9 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the GWM Cannon Alpha and 85% for the JAC T9.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GWM Cannon Alpha and 6 in the JAC T9.

The GWM Cannon Alpha features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the JAC T9 gets a 10.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Cannon Alpha stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the JAC T9. The JAC T9 counters with wireless charging and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GWM Cannon Alpha gets synthetic leather upholstery while the JAC T9 offers leather.

The GWM Cannon Alpha uses a 2.4L 4-cylinder Turbo Diesel producing 135kW and 480Nm of torque, sent through a 9-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The JAC T9 responds with a Turbo-diesel making 125kW and 410Nm, paired to a 8at driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The GWM Cannon Alpha has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Cannon Alpha is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Cannon Alpha measures 5,445mm long on a 3,350mm wheelbase, 115mm longer than the JAC T9 at 5,330mm (3,110mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Cannon Alpha generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GWM Cannon Alpha leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,537/year for the GWM Cannon Alpha and $2,166/year for the JAC T9. That is a $371 annual difference in favour of the JAC T9.

Estimated annual total: $2,537 (GWM Cannon Alpha) vs $2,166 (JAC T9). The JAC T9 saves you roughly $371 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Cannon Alpha) vs 7 years (JAC T9). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —7yr (JAC T9).