Josh Nevett
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.
2 Months Ago
View 3 images
3
MG U9 Comparison
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.
Latest MG U9 News and Reviews
Josh Nevett
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.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 MG U9 ute pricing teased as Australian launch nears
The MG U9 ute is set to be more expensive than its LDV Terron 9 cousin, but will still undercut similarly specified Ford Ranger variants.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
MG U9 dual-cab ute pre-orders open with special offer
MG's Ford Ranger rival is now available to order in Australia ahead of its arrival later this year, with a $1000 accessory bonus.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 MG U9 ute: Payload, GVM and other key details revealed for Ford Ranger rival
MG's upcoming Ranger and HiLux rival, the U9 ute, will offer competitive towing, power and payload figures.
6 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
2026 MG U9: Australian testing underway for China's next Ranger, HiLux rival
MG has kicked off Australian development for its upcoming U9 ute, ahead of its local launch in the fourth quarter of this year.
8 Months Ago
Andrew Maclean
2026 MG U9 dual-cab ute revealed to take on Ranger, HiLux
MG will release its first ute in Australia this year, aimed directly at Ranger and HiLux in its bid to become a top-three auto brand here.
8 Months Ago