JAC T9 vs Mitsubishi Triton

The JAC T9 starts from $42,662 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Triton opens at $43,690. That makes the JAC T9 the more affordable entry point by $1,028.

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 $46,928 and $48,059 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the JAC T9 and Mitsubishi Triton hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the JAC T9 and 86% for the Mitsubishi Triton.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the JAC T9, against 4 on the Mitsubishi Triton.

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

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The JAC T9 features a 10.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Triton gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The JAC T9 stands out with wireless charging and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi Triton. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the JAC T9 gets leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Triton offers cloth.

The JAC T9 uses a Turbo-diesel producing 125kW and 410Nm of torque, sent through a 8at to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.5 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Triton responds with a Diesel making 150kW and 470Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Triton has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mitsubishi Triton is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The JAC T9 measures 5,330mm long on a 3,110mm wheelbase, 10mm longer than the Mitsubishi Triton at 5,320mm (3,130mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Triton generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Triton 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 $2,166/year for the JAC T9 and $2,138/year for the Mitsubishi Triton. That is a $28 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Triton.

Warranty: 7 years (JAC T9) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Triton). The Mitsubishi Triton has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 7yr (JAC T9)—.