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Decision summary
JAC T8 Double Cab vs JAC T9 PHEV: the short answer
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Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Maximum Power
T8 Double Cab104 kW @ 3600 rpm
T9 PHEV160 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
T8 Double Cab320 Nm
T9 PHEV370 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Engine Size
T8 Double Cab1999 cc
T9 PHEV2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T8 Double Cab15.38 km/l
T9 PHEV-
Ground Clearance
T8 Double Cab220 mm
T9 PHEV-
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2026
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Generation
Current South African T8 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Upcoming South African T9 plug-in-hybrid promotional preview
Facelift History
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
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Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
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Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
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Body Style
Double-cab bakkie
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Double-cab pickup
Plug-in hybrid light commercial vehicle
Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Length
5325 mm
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Width
1880 mm
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Height
1830 mm
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Wheelbase
3090 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
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Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2755 kg
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Payload Capacity
900 kg
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Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
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Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
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Minimum Turning Radius
6.2 m
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Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
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Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
104 kW @ 3600 rpm
160 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
370 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
290 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
670 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and rear
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
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Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
31.2 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
4 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
85 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Gearbox
6-speed manual
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Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front and rear electric motors
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
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Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic differential locks on both axles
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Gears
6
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Transmission Type
Manual
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Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
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Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drivetrain
RWD
Dual-motor AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
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Gearbox Type
6-speed manual
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Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
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Axle Layout
4×2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic differential lock
Transmission Speeds
6
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
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City Mileage
11.3 km/l
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Highway Mileage
16.0 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Emission Standard
Euro 3-4
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
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Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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ABS
Yes
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Electronic Stability Control
Yes
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Traction Control
Yes
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Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Hill Start Assist
Yes
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Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
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Brake Assist
Hydraulic Brake Assist
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
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AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
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BA
Not Officially Disclosed
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Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
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Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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Driver Airbag
Yes
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EBD
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
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Hill Hold
Yes
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Passenger Airbag
Yes
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
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Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stability Control
Yes
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TCS
Yes
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Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
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ABS EBD
Yes
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Cruise Control
Yes
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver monitoring confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
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Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
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Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
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Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
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Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
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Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
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Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
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Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
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Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
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Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
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AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
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Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
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Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
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USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
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Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
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Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
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Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
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Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
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Exterior Colour Options
Blue; Red; White; Silver; Grey; Black
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Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Approach Angle
30.9 deg
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Departure Angle
23.3 deg
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Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
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Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
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Front Brake Type
Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
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Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Independent
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link rigid axle
Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Service Plan
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Ownership Role
Current South African double-cab bakkie derivative
Upcoming South African promotional preview
Price Zar
434900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
434900
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Starting Price Zar
434900
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Spec
T8 Double Cab
T9 PHEV
Warranty
Not Officially Disclosed
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In depth: how these cars differ
This T8 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.
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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.
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