How much does the 2025 MG U9 cost in Australia?

The 2025 MG U9 Explore is priced at $52,990 drive-away. Always confirm final pricing with your local MG dealer.

What is the fuel consumption of the 2025 MG U9?

The 2025 MG U9 Explore uses 7.9L/100km on the combined cycle, running on Diesel, with a 80-litre tank.

What is the 2025 MG U9 safety rating?

MG had not published an ANCAP safety rating for the U9 at the time of listing, so there is no star rating to report yet. It comes standard with autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keep assist.

What engine does the 2025 MG U9 have?

The 2025 MG U9 Explore is powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel producing 160kW and 520Nm. It pairs with a ZF 8-Speed Automatic and 4WD drive.

What warranty does the MG U9 come with?

The MG U9 is a dual-cab ute, and MG Australia classes utility vehicles as light commercial vehicles. Standard cover is 5 years / unlimited kilometres for personal use, extending to 7 years / 200,000km if every scheduled service is completed with an authorised MG dealer. A U9 put to commercial use is covered for 5 years / 160,000km. MG's 10-year / 250,000km warranty does not apply: it excludes commercial vehicles.

How much can the 2025 MG U9 tow and carry?

The 2025 MG U9 Explore has a 3,500kg braked towing capacity and a 870kg payload, with selectable 4x4 and a dual-range transfer case. It seats 5 people.

MG U9 Price Australia 2026: From $52,990 RRP

Every MG U9 variant in Australia, compared

7 variants of the MG U9 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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VariantRRPPower / TorqueFuel / RangeDriveSeats

Explore2025$52,990160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4x45

Power: 160kW
Torque: 520Nm
Fuel use: 7.9L/100km
Gearbox: ZF 8 Speed Automatic
Drive: 4x4
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2025 MG U9 Explore is the entry to MG's first ute for Australia, a full-size 4x4 dual-cab that undercuts mainstream rivals. It runs a 2.5-litre turbo diesel with 160kW and 520Nm through a ZF 8-speed automatic and a BorgWarner dual-range transfer case, tows the full 3,500kg braked and carries an 870kg payload. Unusually for the class it uses independent multi-link rear suspension for a more settled ride. The Explore keeps things simple with 18-inch wheels, artificial-leather trim, a 12.3-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker system and a full driver-assist suite including AEB, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise. MG had not published an ANCAP rating at the time of listing.

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Black Ed.2026$54,990160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4WD5

Power: 160kW
Torque: 520Nm
Fuel use: 7.9L/100km
Gearbox: ZF 8 Speed Automatic
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2026 MG U9 Black Ed. is $54,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. For that you get a 5-seat diesel dual-cab-style ute with 4WD and a ZF 8 Speed Automatic, making 160kW and 520Nm. It rates a braked towing capacity of 3,500kg, with 750kg unbraked. Payload is 835kg and fuel use is 7.9L/100km on the combined cycle from an 80-litre fuel tank. It suits someone who needs a working 4WD ute that can pull a decent load and still carry the family.

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Explore X2025$55,990160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4x45

Power: 160kW
Torque: 520Nm
Fuel use: 7.9L/100km
Gearbox: ZF 8 Speed Automatic
Drive: 4x4
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2025 MG U9 Explore X is a five-seat dual-cab ute built for hauling gear and pulling a decent load, running a diesel engine through a ZF 8 Speed Automatic with 4x4. It's priced at $55,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. Payload is 835kg. It's rated to tow 3,500kg braked and 750kg unbraked. Fuel use is 7.9L/100km on the combined cycle from an 80-litre fuel tank, so it suits tradies and weekenders who want a 4x4 ute that can carry and tow without much fuss.

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Explore Pro2025$60,990160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4x45

Power: 160kW
Torque: 520Nm
Fuel use: 7.9L/100km
Gearbox: ZF 8 Speed Automatic
Drive: 4x4
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The 2025 MG U9 Explore Pro is a diesel dual-cab ute with 5 seats, 4x4 and a ZF 8 Speed Automatic. It's $60,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. Payload is 770kg. Braked towing is rated at 3,500kg, with 750kg unbraked. It uses 7.9L/100km on the combined cycle from an 80-litre fuel tank, so it suits tradies and families who want a work ute that can also pull a decent load on weekends.

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Explore X2026POA160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4WD5

Power: 160kW
Torque: 520Nm
Fuel use: 7.9L/100km
Gearbox: ZF 8 Speed Automatic
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

If you need a dual-cab that can lug a decent load in the tray and still hook up a big trailer, the 2026 MG U9 Explore X is worth a look. It's a 5-seat diesel ute with 4WD and a ZF 8 Speed Automatic, and the engine makes 160kW and 520Nm. Payload is 835kg. Braked towing is rated at 3,500kg, with 750kg unbraked. We don't have a price for it yet, so a dealer can quote one, and fuel use is 7.9L/100km on the combined cycle with an 80-litre fuel tank.

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Explore Pro2026POA160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4WD5

Power: 160kW
Torque: 520Nm
Fuel use: 7.9L/100km
Gearbox: ZF 8 Speed Automatic
Drive: 4WD
Seats: 5
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

With 770kg of payload and a braked towing capacity of 3,500kg, the 2026 MG U9 Explore Pro is built to carry and pull. It's a 5-seat diesel ute with 4WD and a ZF 8 Speed Automatic. Fuel use is 7.9L/100km on the combined cycle, and it has an 80-litre fuel tank. We don't have a price for it yet, so a dealer can quote one. It suits someone who needs a dual-purpose workhorse that seats five and can hook up a big trailer.

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Explore2026POA160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4WD—

Power: 160kW
Torque: 520Nm
Fuel use: 7.9L/100km
Gearbox: ZF 8 Speed Automatic
Drive: 4WD
Towing: 3,500kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The MY26 MG U9 Explore is a 4x4 dual-cab ute powered by a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel four making 160kW and 520Nm through a ZF 8-speed automatic and a BorgWarner intelligent transfer case. MG Australia quotes 7.9L/100km combined and 208g/km CO2 on ADR 81/02, with a 3,500kg braked towing capacity, a 6,500kg gross combination mass and a 870kg payload against a 2450kg kerb weight. It measures 5,500mm long on a 3,300mm wheelbase with 220mm of unladen ground clearance and a 550mm wading depth. Explore: 18" alloy wheels, 265/65R18, reverse camera (no 360), 6-speaker audio, 4-way manual passenger seat, electrically adjustable heated mirrors (no electric fold).

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