Hyundai Grand i10 vs JAC T9 PHEV

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Hyundai Grand i10 in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10

1.2 Fluid Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 242,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
JAC T9 PHEV in South Africa

JAC T9 PHEV

Promotional Preview Plug-in Hybrid Upcoming
Launch price pending
Upcoming in South Africa Confirmed launch information and specifications remain visible while final availability is pending.
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 370 Nm
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Grand i10 vs JAC T9 PHEV: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand i10 T9 PHEV
Maximum Power Grand i1061 kW @ 6300 rpm T9 PHEV160 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque Grand i10114 Nm @ 4200 rpm T9 PHEV370 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Engine Size Grand i101197 cc T9 PHEV2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Grand i1016.9 km/l T9 PHEVNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Grand i10170 mm T9 PHEVNot Officially Disclosed

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Hyundai Grand i10

1.2 Fluid

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

JAC T9 PHEV

Promotional Preview

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand i10 T9 PHEV
Model Introduced Year 2014 -
Generation Second generation Grand i10 sold in SA with a 2023 facelift; based on the global third-gen i10 platform adapted for emerging markets Upcoming South African T9 plug-in-hybrid promotional preview
Facelift History Second generation arrived in 2017; facelift with updated front styling and infotainment in 2023 -
Facelift Launched Since 2023 -
Facelift Version Ending Current -
Body Style Hatchback Double-cab pickup
Color Note White, Silver, Red, Blue, Grey -
Dealer Stock Note Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active upcoming
Segment Hatchback Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 975 kg -
Vehicle Type Hatchback Plug-in hybrid light commercial vehicle
Spec Grand i10 T9 PHEV
Length 3665 mm -
Width 1660 mm -
Height 1520 mm -
Wheelbase 2385 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 l -
Boot/Cargo Space 235 l -
Kerb Weight 975 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1410 kg -
Payload Capacity 435 kg -
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats -
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand i10 and T9 PHEV comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Grand i10 vs T9 PHEV questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.