JAC T9 vs Mitsubishi Triton
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mitsubishi Triton wins on money kept: 75% retained after three years vs 65%, worth about R 17 247 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| T9 | Triton | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 549 900 | R 499 990 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 611/m | R 8 739/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 81% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 65% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 360 174 | R 377 421 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 189 726 | R 122 569 |
| Value after 5 years | R 285 788 | R 320 039 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
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
Mitsubishi Triton →
Mitsubishi's one-ton bakkie replaced the long-serving Colt in 2007 and has always offered generous spec for the money. The sixth generation reached South Africa in late 2024 with a 2.4 bi-turbo diesel option in higher grades. Volumes trail the Hilux and Ranger by a wide margin, which keeps used prices attractive but resale percentages softer.
Known for: strong spec for less money than a hilux
Common questions
Which holds value better, the JAC T9 or the Mitsubishi Triton?
The Mitsubishi Triton. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 65% for the JAC T9, a gap of 10 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 Mitsubishi Triton loses about R 122 569. 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 Mitsubishi Triton about R 8 739, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.