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SUV Better Than Duster or EcoSport for Less Than R$ 30 Thousand? Meet the Affordable JAC T6 That Impresses with Cutting-Edge Technology Nearly 10 Years After Its Launch.
As the first model from JAC in Brazil after the brand’s change in attitude in the country in mid-2015, the JAC T6 2016 is an affordable SUV that arrived at a time full of news and competing for a supporting role in this scenario. Being very underrated at the time, it manages to be an SUV better than the Duster or EcoSport with various technologies and prices starting at R$ 30 thousand.
Design of the JAC T6 Impresses Almost 10 Years After Launch
The brand’s first affordable sporty SUV, the JAC T6 2016 arrived with a medium SUV size at a small model price and that was the brand’s big move to stand out in the market.
The SUV better than the Duster is 4.47 m long and 1.84 m wide, with a competitive price starting at R$ 30 thousand in the used market.
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Although it was sold at the time for the price of compact sport utility vehicles starting at R$ 70 thousand, such as the Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster, as well as models that were new at the time like Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade, and Peugeot 2008, the JAC T6, given its dimensions and equipment, could compete with larger models such as Hyundai Tucson, ix35, Kia Sportage, Honda CR-V, etc.
The appearance of the affordable SUV is well developed, with lines that resemble an Audi Q3 at the rear. At the front, the lines are clearly a JAC, showing that the brand had already begun to create a visual identity that continues throughout the line, a clear demonstration of the development of its design departments.
JAC T6 SUV Delivers Up to 160 Hp
Under the hood of the JAC T6, the SUV better than the Duster has a 2.0-liter 16V VVT JetFlex four-cylinder engine, with an aluminum cylinder head.
The engine delivers between 155 and 160 horsepower, both at 6,000 RPM when fueled with gasoline and ethanol, respectively. The engine assembly is complemented by a five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Unfortunately, there is no automatic transmission or 4×4 drive, which limits the list of customers looking for these features.
The braking system features disc brakes on all four wheels with anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake distribution (EBD). The wheels are 17-inch alloy and have an exclusive design. The affordable SUV comes equipped with various convenience items, such as power windows, locks, and mirrors, with the mirrors able to be folded at the touch of a button.
In the console, the SUV better than the Duster offers a 12V outlet and USB connection. The list of convenience and safety features continues with automatic door locking at 15 km/h, parking sensor with rear camera, and multifunction steering wheel with height adjustment.
What to Note When Buying the SUV Considered Better Than the Duster?
Even being a great model, it is necessary to pay attention to some details. According to complaints from owners on websites, there is oil leakage from the valve cover gasket, which is easy and inexpensive to repair. Other points are related to the replacement of the stabilizer bar bushing and the steering box bushings.
Other issues reported include an indicator light appearing on the dashboard indicating problems with the steering, loose screws in the rear doors causing noises when they open and close, and defects in the fuel tank float. There are rumors of the EPC light that turned on once on the dashboard and never turned off again, as well as warped brake discs with less than 30,000 km, among others.
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