Mitsubishi Triton vs JAC T9

The Mitsubishi Triton starts from $43,690 before on-road costs, while the JAC T9 opens at $42,662. 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 $48,059 and $46,928 respectively.

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

Both the Mitsubishi Triton and JAC T9 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Mitsubishi Triton 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 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 7 in the Mitsubishi Triton and 6 in the JAC T9.

The Mitsubishi Triton features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 JAC T9 counters with wireless charging and ambient lighting that the Mitsubishi Triton does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Mitsubishi Triton uses a Diesel producing 150kW and 470Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.3 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 Mitsubishi Triton has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Triton is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mitsubishi Triton measures 5,320mm long on a 3,130mm wheelbase, 10mm shorter than the JAC T9 at 5,330mm (3,110mm 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 $2,138/year for the Mitsubishi Triton and $2,166/year for the JAC T9. That is a $28 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Triton.

Estimated annual total: $2,138 (Mitsubishi Triton) vs $2,166 (JAC T9). The Mitsubishi Triton saves you roughly $28 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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