Verdict
Separated by just RM88, these are two very different RM120k vehicles. The Aion Y Plus is the compact electric SUV choice, with a 201 hp motor, 63.2 kWh battery, claimed 430 km range and 405-litre boot within a 4,535-mm body. The JAC T9 counters with all-wheel drive, 410 Nm from its turbodiesel, a 5,330-mm length and more active safety hardware, including autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. Its 3,110-mm wheelbase and 18-inch tyres also make for a much larger footprint. Choose by duty, not price.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if you want a 430-km electric SUV with a 405-litre boot, panoramic glass roof and 8-year vehicle warranty.
Pick the JAC T9 if you need all-wheel drive, 410 Nm diesel torque and autonomous braking in a full-size pickup.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus RM119,800; JAC T9 RM119,888.
- Powertrain: Aion Y Plus has a 201 hp, 225 Nm electric motor; JAC T9 has a 168 hp, 410 Nm turbodiesel.
- Driving range: Aion Y Plus claims 430 km from a 63.2 kWh battery; JAC T9 is diesel-powered with no EV range.
- Driveline: Aion Y Plus is front-wheel drive; JAC T9 is all-wheel drive.
- Length: Aion Y Plus is 4,535 mm; JAC T9 is 5,330 mm.
- Safety assistance: Aion Y Plus has no lane-keeping assist or autonomous braking; JAC T9 has steering correction lane-keeping and autonomous braking.
Y Plus
- 201 hp electric motor and claimed 430 km range.
- 405-litre boot, 60:40 split-folding rear seats and panoramic glass roof.
- 8-year, 160,000-km vehicle warranty; battery cover runs for 8 years or 200,000 km.
- Front-wheel drive versus the JAC T9's all-wheel drive.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot information system or lane-keeping assist.
- Six airbags versus the JAC T9's seven.
T9
- All-wheel drive with 410 Nm from 1,500 rpm.
- Autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot information system and adaptive cruise control.
- Seven airbags, 5-star ANCAP rating and a full-size spare tyre.
- No electric driving range; the Aion Y Plus has a claimed 430 km range.
- 5-year vehicle warranty versus the Aion Y Plus' 8-year cover.
- No panoramic glass roof; the Aion Y Plus includes one.
What the Y Plus has over the T9
What the T9 has over the Y Plus
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The T9's wheelbase is 360 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The T9 is 95 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,800✓ | RM119,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | — |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,225/mo | RM1,225/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,363✓ | RM3,365 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,306 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.53 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM24,143 | — |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 9.6 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 55 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve, DOHC commonrail two-stage turbodiesel |
| Horsepower | — | 168 hp at 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | — | 410 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 63.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 430 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 5,330 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,965 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 3,110 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,055 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang SU318a H/T | Toyo Open Country H/T Z |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side Curtain and Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer two rear seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB, 1 220-volt Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System | 10.4" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery) | 8-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Engine (1st Owner Only) |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Y Plus vs T9 FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus or JAC T9 better?
The Aion Y Plus is better for electric SUV use, with a claimed 430 km range and 405-litre boot. The JAC T9 is better when all-wheel drive, 410 Nm diesel torque and active safety systems such as autonomous braking matter more.
What is the price difference?
The JAC T9 costs RM119,888, which is RM88 more than the RM119,800 Aion Y Plus. Price should not decide this one; the key choice is electric SUV versus diesel all-wheel-drive pickup.
Which one has more driver-assistance safety equipment?
The JAC T9 has more listed assistance systems: autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot information, steering-correction lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control. The Aion Y Plus has no lane-keeping assist or autonomous braking listed.
How long does charging take?
The Y Plus's 63.2 kWh battery takes about 9.6 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 55 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 80 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The Y Plus carries a 8-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the T9. Y Plus: 8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery). T9: 8-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Engine (1st Owner Only).