China’s latest entrant in the Australian ute market is getting more variants, aimed at tradies and salary packaging buyers.

After announcing an expansion of the JAC T9 dual-cab 4×4 ute range last month, the Chinese auto brand has now confirmed pricing for the new entry-level Oasis dual-cab/chassis variant plus the posher Osprey and Osprey X dual-cab pickup grades, which are arriving in showrooms now.

JAC Motors Australia has yet to confirm pricing for the Tradepro dual-cab/chassis, which is set to offer an even lower price point than the new Oasis dual-cab/chassis that rings up at $41,162 before on-road costs. This price excludes the factory alloy tray.

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While the Oasis dual-cab/chassis offers 1165kg of payload capacity, the Osprey and Osprey X – priced at $46,629 and $47,079 before on-roads, respectively – slide under the 1000kg mark to make them eligible for novated leasing and salary packaging.

The new up-spec utes have a payload just shy of 1000kg, at 980kg.

In addition to Haven’s standard equipment, the Osprey adds a power sunroof, a relative rarity in this segment. In short, therefore, you’re paying an extra $999 for a sunroof and a 65kg reduction in payload.

Like the Haven, there are also heated and power-adjustable front seats and rear privacy glass, and a surround-view camera.