JAC T9 vs LDV T60
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The JAC T9 wins on money kept: 65% retained after three years vs 59%, worth about R 74 936 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| T9 | T60 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 549 900 | R 480 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 611/m | R 8 390/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 360 174 | R 285 238 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 189 726 | R 194 762 |
| Value after 5 years | R 285 788 | R 217 172 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
JAC T9 →
The T9 is JAC's flagship double cab, launched in 2023 with a 2.0 CTi turbodiesel and a 5-year/200,000km warranty. It undercuts the Hilux and Ranger by a wide margin while offering near-premium cabin spec. The Hunter flagship added a more off-road focused option in 2026.
Known for: high spec bakkie undercutting rivals
LDV T60 →
LDV entered SA in May 2024 with the T60 double cab, priced from R480,000 in 2026. Its 2.0 bi-turbo diesel offers up to 160kW and 500Nm, more than most rivals at the price, backed by a 5-year/200,000km warranty. The nameplate is well proven in Australia but too new here for firm resale data.
Known for: 160kw bi-turbo diesel value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the JAC T9 or the LDV T60?
The JAC T9. It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 59% for the LDV T60, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The JAC T9 loses about R 189 726 over three years and the LDV T60 loses about R 194 762. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the JAC T9 runs about R 9 611 per month and the LDV T60 about R 8 390, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.