2026 JAC Hunter PHEV Review | Australia’s Most Affordable Hybrid Ute

The JAC Hunter PHEV has arrived as Australia's most affordable plug-in hybrid ute, offering a 100km electric range and 3.5-tonne towing for under $50,000. This pre-production review explores how the 2.0L turbo petrol and dual-motor setup compares to rivals like the BYD Shark and Ford Ranger PHEV. Discover if this budget-friendly hybrid has the performance, payload, and interior quality to shake up the Australian dual-cab market. Click Here to Subscribe: http://drivesoci.al/1Cuo50FO51C Read Full Story Here: https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2026... 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Pricing & Specifications 03:23 Interior 05:19 2nd Row 06:38 Tray 07:56 On-road Driving 10:57 Off-road Driving 12:12 Summary #JACHunter #PHEV #HybridUte #DualCab #utereview ______________________________________________________________________________________________ At Drive we pride ourselves on being the future of automotive and letting you, as the driver and reader, know where it's all headed. Drive showcases the best of all things automotive, covering all brands and areas of the motoring industry providing Australia's most engaging and entertaining content. The dedicated team at Drive are here to bring you their trusted advice, share their passion for all things motoring and to help simplify the Australian motoring landscape for all types of drivers. We're here to help you discover the Best of What's Next. Drive's YouTube channel showcases new car reviews, car comparisons, mega tests, great drives and the latest car news. We want to deliver everything you need to know about the car or cars you are interested in. Our team of motoring experts drive and review every car in the Australian market keeping the needs of both consumers and brands at the forefront. They are driven to help consumers navigate the dynamic and ever-expanding new car market, to help buyers find their best next new car. Visit our website: https://www.drive.com.au/ Join our facebook community:   / drive.com.au   Check out the latest cars on our instagram:   / drivecomau   What Is The Best Car Of 2025? Watch the winning video from our 2025 Drive Car of the Year    • The Drive Car Of The Year 2025 Is... | Dri...   See One Of Our Latest Comparisons: Hybrid Ute Comparison: Ford Ranger PHEV vs BYD Shark 6 vs GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV    • Hybrid Ute Comparison: Ford Ranger PHEV vs...   Watch The Best EVs Of 2025 Reviewed By Drive: Electric Car Reviews Australia | Best EVs 2025    • Electric Car Reviews Australia | Best EVs ...   Take A Look At A Car Review From The Drive Team: 2026 Kia Tasman Review | Is This Ute A Game Changer?    • 2026 Kia Tasman Review | Is This Ute A Gam...   See Drive's Latest Ute Reviews: Ute Reviews by Drive.com.au    • Ute Reviews by Drive.com.au   Watch One Of Our In-Depth Off-Road Reviews: 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Altitude In-depth Review | On-road & Off-road    • 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Altitude In-...   Watch Season 8 of Drive TV:    • Drive TV Season 8   Watch This Road Vs Track Video: Can A Road Car Outrun A Race Car? We Find Out With A Chevrolet Corvette!    • Can A Road Car Outrun A Race Car? We Find ...