JAC Motors South Africa introduced extending its reliable T6 range with the favored 2.8L TDI double-cab. Since the native launch of the T6 bakkie in 2018, it has impressed its house owners with its affordability, gas effectivity and practicality. Transport operators notably like its range of sturdy engines and ultra-wide physique, making it extra versatile for workhorse functions.
The T6 is JAC Motors’ seventh-generation worldwide pick-up design. It was launched as the perfect aggressive providing within the Chinese market in 2015, with the bottom sticker worth, greatest efficiency, largest payload and a powerful listing of ordinary options.
Offering the T6 range 2.8l TDI
Recent buyer analysis completed by the corporate confirmed the necessity for a 2.8L TDI engine within the native T6 line-up. The range at present includes the 1.9L TDI Comfort and the two.0L VVT Petrol Lux 4×2 derivatives, each priced underneath the R375 000 mark.
“Over the past five years, customer feedback played an important role in our brand’s local growth. We believe that the market’s need for a reliable and economical 2.8L turbodiesel engine is one of those examples where we can respond with tried and tested products,” says Karl-Heinz Göbel, CEO of JAC Motors South Africa.
Göbel explains that the necessity for this engine was notably pushed by clients from neighbouring international locations and distant elements of South Africa, the place affordability, reliability and ease of upkeep are necessary shopping for issues. “Our T6 2.8L TDI earned its tough workhorse credentials globally and ticked off all the boxes in terms of what the local market wants, including excellent retail price points of less than R350 000 for the 4×2 and R400 000 for the 4×4 derivative.”
A troublesome workhorse with a reliable engine and drivetrain
The confirmed 2.8-litre four-cylinder common-rail inter-cooled turbocharged diesel engine develops 68 kW @ 3 600 rpm and 210 Nm torque between 1 800 to 2 000 rpm. The reliable powerplant is paired with a five-speed handbook transmission within the 4×2 and a six-speed handbook transmission within the 4×4 by-product, assembly varied buyer calls for, from heavy hundreds to each day city driving.
The T6 2.8L TDI affords glorious gas consumption as a result of its low torque curve requires earlier and fewer gear modifications. The 4×2 by-product’s gas consumption is 7.9 L/100 km, and the 4×4 achieves a powerful 10.5 L/100 km (mixed cycles).
“We are happy that the proven T6 2.8L TDI, which was available in the country before, are back in the local JAC stable. The extraordinary fuel consumption of this engine under normal and extreme working conditions is one of its main selling points. Add to that its proven track record of reliability and easy and low-cost maintenance, then we have delivered on the expectations of big fleet owners and our customers,” says Göbel.
Versatile to go well with the wants of entrepreneurs and massive fleet operators
The T6 incorporates a rugged ladder body suspension and a double-wishbone unbiased entrance suspension with coil springs. This suspension configuration higher suppresses physique roll with extra substantial lateral rigidity, leading to superior dealing with efficiency, elevated security and passenger consolation.
The 245/65 R17 tyre measurement of the T6 2.8L TDI improves loading efficiency and reduces understeer. Its turning radius of 6.2 metres ends in straightforward city driving and manoeuvring in tight parking spots. Its floor clearance is 197 mm.
The T6 2.8L TDI’s payload is 900 kg, and it helps a most Towing Mass (Braked) of two 000 kg. It affords the most important cargo area in its class, permitting ample room for cargo and instruments. The double-skinned load field measures 1 520 mm × 1 520 mm × 470 mm and is sprayed with an anti-scratch and corrosion-resistant truck mattress liner.
“Our T6 bakkies are reliable all-rounders with excellent gravel-road ability, comfortable cabs and big load boxes. The addition of the 2.8L TDI derivative, with its reliable and durable drivetrain and low maintenance cost, now offers potential customers a choice of an economical workhorse at a much lower purchase price than its double-cab competitors,” says Göbel.
Comfortable driving dynamics for all life-style necessities
The T6 double-cab boasts a muscular workhorse manner coupled with sedan-like consolation. Its massive grille, hawk-eye headlight design, straight character strains and large stance had been penned at JAC Motors’ design centre in Italy. Standard options embody fog lamps, electrically adjustable mirrors with built-in indicator lights, working boards, alloy wheels and a mode bar.
The T6 2.8L TDI options two airbags, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution). A high-mounted brake gentle, reverse digicam, rear parking sensors and speed-sensing auto door locks are normal tools for added security and comfort.
The T6’s comfy cabin is fitted with a classy inside that ends in a calming driving expertise. Standard fitments embody energy steering, a height-adjustable leather-trimmed multi-function steering wheel, air-conditioning, leather-based seats and electrical home windows.
The T6 2.8L TDI incorporates a Radio/MP5 participant with Bluetooth, a 12-Volt accent socket and a USB port neatly positioned within the centre console with a closing lid to make sure that you’re related wherever your work or life-style actions take you.
“The sedan-like design and equipment level of the T6 double-cab provides excellent driver comfort and makes it an ideal choice for people who use their bakkies for both work and lifestyle purposes,” says Göbel.
Proven offroad credentials to sort out large obstacles
The T6 2.8L TDI 4×4 incorporates a reliable electronically-controlled four-wheel-drive system. With the press of a button, the motive force can swap between two-wheel drive (2H) and four-wheel drive (4H) as much as 80 km/h. It additionally affords a low-speed four-wheel drive (4L) choice with a torque amplification mode, enhancing off-road capability. The 2H, 4H and 4L capabilities will be chosen via buttons neatly situated on the dashboard. The T6 2.8L TDI 4×4 has an strategy angle of 29.6⁰, a break-over angle of 23.5⁰ and a departure angle of twenty-two.4⁰.
“Our T6 2.8L TDI 4×4 is the perfect bakkie for entrepreneurs with demanding outdoor jobs and for adventurous families who love to explore our beautiful country,” concludes Göbel.
T6 range pricing and product line-up
The T6 2.8L TDI 4×2 retails for R349 900, and the 4×4 by-product retails for R399 900. The official retail costs of the T6 range embody the corporate’s normal five-year/150 000 km producer’s guarantee and five-year/60 000 km service plan.
The T6 line-up includes 4 derivatives:
T6 2.0L VVT 4×2 Lux R344 900
T6 2.8L TDI 4×2 Lux R349 900
T6 2.8L TDI 4×4 Lux R399 900
T6 1.9L TDI 4×2 Comfort R374 900
The T6 is out there in six colors from 65 sellers countrywide and in neighbouring international locations. A range of equipment is out there to customize the T6 as a workhorse- or a life-style accomplice.
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