

Josh Nevett
2026 MG U9 review: Prototype drive
2 Months Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

Automatic, Double Cab Utility, Electric, RWD
From $92,990
excl. on-roads
2.5 L, 8-speed auto, Double Cab Utility, Diesel, 4x4
From $52,990
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
Explore
Body type
Utility
Body type
Utility
Engine size
—
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
130kW / 310Nm
Power and torque
160kW / 520Nm
—
1013km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Doors
4
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Engine size
—
Engine size
2.5 L
Cylinders
—
Cylinders
4cyl
—
1013km
Power
130kW
Power
160kW at 3800 rpm
Torque
310Nm
Torque
520Nm
Engine configuration
—
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
10.9 s
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
1 SP Automatic
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Electric
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
—
Fuel tank capacity
—
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.9 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
9.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
7.0 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
208g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Roadside assist
5 year / 160,000 km
Roadside assist
—
Service interval
2 year / 30,000 km
Service interval
—
Length
5365 mm
Length
5500 mm
Height
1809 mm
Height
1874 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1997 mm
Ground clearance unladen
187 mm
Ground clearance unladen
220 mm
Front track
1580 mm
Front track
1685 mm
Rear track
1580 mm
Rear track
1685 mm
Wheelbase
3155 mm
Wheelbase
3300 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
—
Kerb weight
5071 kg
Kerb weight
5401 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3300 kg
Gross vehicle mass
3320 kg
Tare weight
2300 kg
Tare weight
2391 kg
Braked towing capacity
1000 kg
Braked towing capacity
3500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
245/65 R17 111S
Front tyres
265/65 R18
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
—
Rear tyres
245/65 R17 111S
Rear tyres
265/65 R18
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
—
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
no
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor buzzer and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
no
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery type
—
Battery capacity
88.55 kWh
Battery capacity
—
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Standard
Power consumption
Not Available
Plug type (standard)
Type 2 (Mennekes)
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
80
Peak charge rate
—
Charging time (EV wall)
11
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
0.75
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
Part-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
27°
Approach angle
29°
Departure angle
24°
Departure angle
25°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Standard
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
4
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
—
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
10.25 ”
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
—
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available


Josh Nevett
2 Months Ago


William Stopford
3 Months Ago


Damion Smy
3 Months Ago


William Stopford
6 Months Ago


Josh Nevett
8 Months Ago


Andrew Maclean
8 Months Ago