Nissan NP300 Hardbody vs JAC T9 Double Cab

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Nissan NP300 Hardbody Discontinued model
Nissan NP300 Hardbody in South Africa

Nissan NP300 Hardbody

2.5 TDi Double Cab Hi-Rider 4x4 Automatic Diesel 7-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 529,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 98 kW 🔧 304 Nm ⛽ 11.4 km/l
VS
JAC T9 Double Cab in South Africa

JAC T9 Double Cab

T9 2.0L CTi Hunter 4x2 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 629,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 144 kW 🔧 487 Nm ⛽ 12.66 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Nissan NP300 Hardbody vs JAC T9 Double Cab: the short answer

T9 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over NP300 Hardbody.

Recorded price context NP300 Hardbody: last listed from ZAR 349,900 · T9 Double Cab: current from ZAR 549,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification NP300 Hardbody T9 Double Cab
Maximum Power NP300 Hardbody98 kW @ 3600 rpm T9 Double Cab144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque NP300 Hardbody304 Nm T9 Double Cab487 Nm
Engine Size NP300 Hardbody2488 cc T9 Double Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy NP300 Hardbody11.4 km/l T9 Double Cab12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance NP300 Hardbody215 mm T9 Double Cab210 mm

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

Evidence for Nissan NP300 Hardbody 2.5 TDi Double Cab Hi-Rider 4x4 Automatic

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

NP300 Hardbody

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

T9 Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

NP300 Hardbody

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

T9 Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec NP300 Hardbody T9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2008 2026
Generation Long-running model with proven commercial reliability Current South African T9 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History Updated over the years with improved safety and features No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Tare Mass Kg 1395 kg -
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Not Applicable
Body Style Not confirmed Double-cab bakkie
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Double-cab pickup
Spec NP300 Hardbody T9 Double Cab
Length 4875 mm 5330 mm
Width 1760 mm 1965 mm
Height 1655 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase 2500 mm 3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 215 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 76 l
Kerb Weight 1395 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2400 kg 2945 kg
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 6.2 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 1000 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Doors Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This NP300 Hardbody and T9 Double Cab comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: NP300 Hardbody 50 vs T9 Double Cab 74.

Efficiency index: NP300 Hardbody 46 vs T9 Double Cab 54.

Safety-equipment index: NP300 Hardbody 68 vs T9 Double Cab 85.

Practicality index: NP300 Hardbody 73 vs T9 Double Cab 86.

Ownership-cover index: NP300 Hardbody 43 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 19 points

T9 Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over NP300 Hardbody.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 19 points
Data 59% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

T9 Double Cab

59% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Practicality 86 Check Efficiency 54
Performance 74
Efficiency 54
Safety 85
Practicality 86
Leads by 19 points
57
#2

NP300 Hardbody

77% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 73 Check Ownership 43
Performance 50
Efficiency 46
Safety 68
Practicality 73
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T9 Double Cab +24 Efficiency T9 Double Cab +8 Safety T9 Double Cab +17 Practicality T9 Double Cab +13

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T9 Double Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 85/100
Practicality 86/100

NP300 Hardbody

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 73/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index JAC T9 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 57 pts for NP300 Hardbody

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T9 Double Cab leads. However, NP300 Hardbody may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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NP300 Hardbody vs T9 Double Cab 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.