MG U9 — Price, Specs & Review 2026

Power

160kW

Torque

520Nm

Fuel use

7.9L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

4WD

Seats

5

Towing

3,500kg

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.

Power

160kW

Torque

520Nm

Fuel use

7.9L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

4WD

Seats

5

Towing

3,500kg

The 2025 MG U9 Explore X is the mid-grade of MG's full-size 4x4 ute, adding equipment over the Explore while keeping the 160kW/520Nm 2.5-litre turbo diesel, ZF 8-speed automatic and 3,500kg braked towing. It steps up to 19-inch wheels, a 360-degree camera, heated front seats, satellite navigation, voice control, wireless phone charging, electric-folding mirrors and over-the-air updates. Independent rear suspension and the BorgWarner dual-range transfer case carry over. Payload eases slightly to 835kg, and MG had not published an ANCAP rating at the time of listing.

Power

160kW

Torque

520Nm

Fuel use

7.9L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

4WD

Seats

5

Towing

3,500kg

The 2025 MG U9 Explore Pro is the flagship of MG's first ute, loading up the full-size 4x4 dual-cab with luxury and off-road hardware. It keeps the 160kW/520Nm 2.5-litre turbo diesel, ZF 8-speed automatic and 3,500kg braked towing, and adds front and rear differential locks, 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, leather seats with heating, ventilation, massage and memory, a JBL eight-speaker system, an electric tri-folding tailgate with rear step, a streaming rear-view mirror and 64-colour ambient lighting. Payload is 770kg, the lowest in the range because of the extra equipment, and MG had not published an ANCAP rating at the time of listing.