Kia Tasman vs JAC Motors T9 / Hunter
Two mid-size pickups side by side: price, power, towing, payload and where each is sold.
The short version
- Price: the T9 / Hunter starts lower, $26,000 against $27,000 (4% less).
- Towing: level, at 3,500 kg each.
- Payload: the Tasman carries more, 1,150 kg against 1,000 kg (15% more).
- Power: the Tasman peaks higher, 281 hp against 167 hp (68% more).
- Powertrains: Tasman: ICE. T9 / Hunter: ICE, EV.
Side by side
| Pickup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $27,000 | $26,000Best |
| Max power | 281 hpBest | 167 hp |
| Max towing | 3,500 kgBest | 3,500 kgBest |
| Max payload | 1,150 kgBest | 1,000 kg |
| Length | 5,410 mm | 5,330 mm |
| Bed length | 1,573 mmBest | 1,520 mm |
| Fuel use, combined | 7.4 L/100 km ADR 81/02 | 7.6 L/100 km ADR 81/02 |
| Electric range | — | 330 km WLTP |
| Safety ratings | ANCAP: 5 stars | ANCAP: 5 stars |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICEEV |
| Class | Mid-size | Mid-size |
| Drivetrain | RWD / 4x4 | RWD / 4x4 |
| Engines / motors | 2.5L turbo petrol, 2.2L turbo-diesel | 2.0L turbo-diesel; battery-electric version |
| Main markets | Korea, Australia, Middle East, Africa | China, Australia, Latin America |
| Maker | Kia South Korea | JAC Motors China |
Kia
JAC MotorsBest = lowest starting price; highest power, towing and payload. Approximate starting price in USD; specs are best-case maximums across trims.
Where each is sold
- Both are sold in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand.
- Only the Tasman: Colombia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Korea.
- Only the T9 / Hunter: Mexico, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Malaysia, Philippines.
Availability is compiled from makers’ public information as of November 2026. Launches and withdrawals can take a while to show up here, and trims differ by country. Prices are approximate starting prices converted to US dollars, not local list prices.