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Which One's Right for You?
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Current South African T9 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Double-cab bakkie
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Double-cab pickup
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Length
5330 mm
5330 mm
Width
1930 mm
1965 mm
Height
1875 mm
1920 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
2945 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
4 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
D20TCID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1999 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
487 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
ZF 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
ZF 8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x4
4×2
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.66 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
76
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
2 points
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Manual climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
28 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle
27 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Current South African double-cab bakkie derivative
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
629900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
569900
629900
Starting Price Zar
569900
629900
Spec
Hunter Diesel
T9 Double Cab
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel and T9 Double Cab comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Hunter Diesel 62 vs T9 Double Cab 74.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs T9 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs T9 Double Cab 85.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs T9 Double Cab 86.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel not separately scored vs T9 Double Cab not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T9 Double Cab leads by 7 points
Hunter Diesel and T9 Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T9 Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
86/100
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJAC T9 Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T9 Double Cab leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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