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2026 MG U9 review: Prototype drive
MG is making a fashionably late entrance to Australia's ute market with the U9 – a value-packed rival to the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
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MG U9
The new MG U9 is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $52,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Explore variant and topping out at $60,990 for the Explore Pro.
There are 3 variants of the U9 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2025.
The MG U9 is only available with an diesel motor that produces 160kW and 520Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2025 U9 is offered with a 7 year warranty.
Retail Price
$52,990 - $60,990†
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Retail Price
$52,990 - $60,990†
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Utility
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
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Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
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Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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Available Variants
The MG U9 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Explore and the most expensive being Explore Pro.
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Power to Weight
62.75 - 65.31 kW/t
51.93 kW/t
148.05 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7.9 L/100km
1.7 L/100km
12.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,013 km
672 km
4,412 km
Price
$52,990 - $60,990
$33,990
$177,950
Warranty (Years)
7 years
3 years
10 years
Years on Sale
New this year
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,320 kg
2,910 kg
5,352 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
2,500 kg
4,500 kg
Approach Angle
28 - 29°
20.2°
40.7°
Departure Angle
25°
17.9°
29.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
220 mm
188 mm
296 mm
Payload Capacity
770 - 870 kg
685 kg
1,652 kg
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MG U9
Dimensions
5,500 mm
1,997 mm
in mirror: 2,265 mm
in mirror: 2,265 mm
1,874 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,500 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,997 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,265 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 870 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2026 MG U9 model range overview
SPONSORED: MG is making a big splash into the dual-cab ute segment with its U9. We look at what you get across the three model lineup.
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2026 MG U9 price and specs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest MG U9 is the Explore that starts from $52,990.
See all MG U9 PricingThe most expensive MG U9 is the Explore Pro that starts from $60,990.
See all MG U9 PricingThe best towing capacity of a MG U9 is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Explore, Explore X and Explore Pro.
See all MG U9 towing capacityThe largest MG U9 is the Explore which measures 1997mm wide, 5500mm in length and sits 1874mm tall.
The most powerful MG U9 is the Explore which has 160kW of power from its 2.5L Turbo engine.
The MG U9 is built in null and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest MG U9 is the Explore which weighs 3320 kg (kerb weight).
The MG U9 uses Diesel.
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