Nissan Navara Double Cab vs JAC T9 PHEV

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Nissan Navara Double Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Double Cab

2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT Diesel Current
ZAR 785,700 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
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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
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Decision summary

Nissan Navara Double Cab vs JAC T9 PHEV: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but 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 Navara Double Cab T9 PHEV
Maximum Power Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm T9 PHEV160 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm T9 PHEV370 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Engine Size Navara Double Cab2488 cc T9 PHEV2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l T9 PHEV-
Ground Clearance Navara Double Cab221 mm T9 PHEV-

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Navara Double Cab T9 PHEV
Model Introduced Year 1997 -
Generation Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials Upcoming South African T9 plug-in-hybrid promotional preview
Facelift History Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement -
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version -
Facelift Version Ending Current -
Body Style Double Cab Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name -
Color Note White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active upcoming
Segment Double-cab bakkie Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg 2023 kg -
Vehicle Type Double Cab Plug-in hybrid light commercial vehicle
Spec Navara Double Cab T9 PHEV
Length 5260 mm -
Width 1850 mm -
Height 1815 mm -
Wheelbase 3150 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 221 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l -
Boot/Cargo Space 1161 l -
Kerb Weight 2023 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3115 kg -
Payload Capacity 1003 kg -
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats -
Doors 4 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 6.7 m -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Navara Double Cab and T9 PHEV comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

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 Index 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.

Navara Double Cab vs T9 PHEV questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.