# JAC Hunter

The JAC Hunter (悍途) is a mid-sized pickup truck produced by JAC Motors for the Chinese market.

## Overview

The JAC Hunter pickup was first unveiled during the 2020 Beijing Auto Show in October 2020, and was launched in the Chinese market in January 2021,
A total of two engine options are available for the 2021 JAC Hunter in the Chinese Market, including the 2.0-liter turbo inline-4 diesel engine shared with the JAC T8 putting out 150 hp (112 kW; 152 PS) and 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) of torque, and a 2.4-liter turbo petrol inline-4 engine producing 211 hp (157 kW; 214 PS). All models come exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission. It's also available in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations.
A Bobcat Edition was introduced in 2022, and shortly after, a Green Demon Edition was also introduced for 2022. Both special editions include upgrades featuring modified appearance and off-road kits. The performance upgrades include rear competitive bars, wading hose pipes, chassis guards, and an electric 9500-pound winch.
Being based on the same platform as the T6 and T8, the JAC Hunter has a pickup bed with similar dimensions of 1,520 mm × 1,590 mm × 470 mm (60 in × 63 in × 19 in) and a LWB version in a size of 1,810 mm × 1,590 mm × 470 mm (71 in × 63 in × 19 in) offering higher load capacity.
* 2021 JAC Hunter front
* 2021 JAC Hunter rear

### 2023 facelift

The JAC Hunter received a facelift for the 2023 model year. The updated model is now powered by a Blue Whale power 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) and 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) of torque. The diesel version is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo engine developing 125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS) and 410 N⋅m (302 lb⋅ft) of torque. An additional 8-speed automatic transmission is now available from 2023.
* JAC Hunter facelift interior
* JAC Hunter facelift rear
* ICH-X K4

### Overseas market

JAC has introduced a turbo-diesel version of the T9 Ute to Australia and New Zealand in mid 2024, and plans to launch the electric version of the T9 Hunter in early 2024. The diesel version T9 Ute is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine making 125 kW (168 hp; 170 PS) and 410 N⋅m (302 lb⋅ft) of torque, with the engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. For the interior, the T9 Ute features heated seats, a 10.4-inch center touchscreen, active cruise control, wireless charging, and a 360 degree parking camera system. The towing capacity is 3,500 kg (7,716 lb).
JAC Hunter will arrive in Brazil in September 2024.
JAC T9 Hunter Pakistan
Launched in Pakistan by Ghandhara Automobiles on January 8, 2025. JAC T9 is available in 1 engine option(s) i.e. Diesel. The JAC T9 is capable of generating a horsepower of 168 HP and a torque of 410 Nm with a top speed of 150 KM/H. JAC T9 is available in 1 transmission option(s) i.e Automatic. The T9 car has a fuel average of 10 KM/L with a fuel tank capacity of 76L. With the dimensions of 5330 mm in length, 1965 mm in width, and 1920 mm in height, the T9 has a seating capacity of 5 persons.
In Pakistan, the T9 was offered with an 8-speed automatic transmission. In addition, the car has 18-inch alloy wheels, 360° view cameras, 10.4" touch panel infotainment system, auto dimming rearview mirror, 6 airbags SRS, rain sensing wipers & windows, sunroof, rear ac vents, heated front seats. In safety features T9 has, ABS+EBD+BOS+HHC+HBA+TCS+VDC+ESC+TPMS.
At the time, it was the first pickup truck to be offered with a sunroof in Pakistan.
JAC T9 HUNTER launched in Pakistan at 9.75 million Pakistani rupees.