2024 JAC T9 Crash Test Rating: Impressive Safety Performance
The 2024 JAC T9 ute has achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating, scoring impressively across all test categories. Learn about its crash test performance, safety features, and what this means for potential buyers in the Australian ute market.
The JAC T9, a newcomer to the Australian ute market, has made a strong impression with its recent crash test performance. Let's dive into the details of the 2024 JAC T9's safety rating and what it means for potential buyers.
ANCAP Safety Rating
The 2024 JAC T9 has achieved a stellar five-star ANCAP safety rating, the highest possible score awarded by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program. This rating applies to all 2.0-litre diesel variants of the T9 sold in Australia from January 2024 onwards.
Crash Test Performance Breakdown
The JAC T9 performed exceptionally well across all four ANCAP testing categories:
| Category | Score | Minimum Required for 5 Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Occupant Protection | 85% | 70% |
| Child Occupant Protection | 87% | 70% |
| Vulnerable Road User Protection | 87% | 80% |
| Safety Assist | 89% | 80% |
These scores demonstrate that the T9 not only met but significantly exceeded the minimum requirements for a five-star rating in all categories.
Highlights from Physical Crash Tests
- Full points awarded for driver protection in full-width frontal, side impact, far side impact, and whiplash tests
- Maximum score for child occupant protection in frontal offset and side impact tests
- Strong performance in autonomous emergency braking (AEB) tests with motorcycles, pedestrians, and other vehicles
- Full points achieved in lane support system tests
Areas for Improvement
While the overall performance was impressive, there were a few areas where the T9 didn't score perfectly:
- A 6.22-point penalty (out of 8.00) in the crash compatibility test, which assesses risks to other vehicles in a frontal crash
- "Marginal" rating for rear passenger chest protection in the full-width frontal test
- "Adequate" ratings for driver chest protection in oblique pole and frontal offset tests, and for lower leg protection in the frontal offset test
Safety Features
The JAC T9 comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features, including:
- 7 airbags (including a front-center airbag)
- Forward and reverse autonomous emergency braking
- Lane keep assist and lane departure warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic sign recognition
- Driver monitoring system
- Adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist
Conclusion
The 2024 JAC T9's five-star ANCAP rating is a significant achievement, especially for a newcomer to the Australian market. This performance puts it on par with established competitors in the ute segment and opens up potential fleet sales opportunities.
For consumers, the T9 represents a compelling option that combines affordability with high-level safety performance. With prices starting at $42,662 for the base Oasis model and $45,630 for the top-spec Haven (before on-road costs), the JAC T9 offers strong value in the competitive ute market.
As always, while crash test ratings are an important factor in vehicle selection, they should be considered alongside other aspects such as reliability, performance, and overall value when making a purchasing decision.
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