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Engine Capacity Rating
2 L
Fuel Type Category
Diesel
Engine Power Output
140 BHP
transmission
Manual
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Assembly
2 L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
140 BHP
transmission
Manual
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Torque Output
290 Nm
Engine Capacity Rating
2 L
Drivetrain Type
4 Wheel Drive
cylinders
4
JAC J7
Starting from
AED 69,400
JAC JS4
Starting from
AED 66,570
JAC JS3
Starting from
AED 55,900
JAC JS6
Starting from
AED 78,900
JAC E30X
Starting from
AED 69,995
JAC M4
Starting from
AED 54,000
JAC RF8
Starting from
AED 120,000
JAC Sunray
Starting from
AED 84,900
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The 2026 JAC T8 is a double-cab pickup truck positioned as a value-focused alternative to the segment's Japanese and European stalwarts — offering genuine body-on-frame capability at a starting price of AED 61,900. It targets buyers who need a working pickup with 4x4 availability but don't want to stretch to a Hilux or Ranger budget.
Power comes from a 2 L diesel engine producing 140 BHP, paired with a Manual gearbox across the range. The entry-level 2.0T DC Classic (4x2) keeps things practical with rear-wheel drive and a stripped-back specification suited to commercial and fleet buyers. The range-topping Pro Diesel MT (4x4) adds four-wheel drive and a more capable off-road setup, starting from AED 85,880 — the meaningful step-up for buyers who need traction in sand or rough terrain. Both variants seat 5 in a standard double-cab layout.
Pros: the T8 undercuts the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger significantly at both ends of the range, making it the most accessible diesel 4x4 pickup on sale in the UAE. Build quality has improved noticeably over earlier JAC generations, with a more finished cabin than the price suggests. Cons: the 140 BHP diesel trails the Hilux and Ranger in outright power, which is felt when fully laden or towing. JAC's service network in the UAE is far thinner than Toyota or Ford, which matters for buyers working outside major urban centres. Resale values remain unproven compared to the established Japanese and European rivals.
The JAC T8 is a relatively new entrant in the UAE pickup segment and does not yet have sufficient market data to quote a reliable residual value percentage. Buyers should factor in the brand's lower brand recognition compared to Hilux or Ranger when estimating long-term resale.
Buyers cross-shopping the T8 typically also look at the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara, and Ford Ranger — all diesel double-cab pickups in an overlapping or nearby price bracket where the T8's main advantage is a lower entry price, while the established rivals offer stronger resale values, wider service networks, and more proven reliability records.
