MG U9, Price, Specs & Review
Compare every MG U9 variant sold new in Australia. 3 variants, from $52,990 to $57,990 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the MG Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 4 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.
Data checked: specs 5 Nov 2026, price 5 Nov 2026
MG U9
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MG U9
X · Ute · 2.5L Turbo Diesel
Data checked: specs 5 Nov 2026, price 5 Nov 2026
Recalls: None open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Est. drive away (VIC)
RRP, before on-road costs
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Variants
Cost to own, est.
from $302/wk in VIC
Excludes insurance: No data for this car.
Made up of, per week
- Repayment estimate$222 (≈$962/mo)
- Fuel$43
- Rego + CTP$18
- Servicing$11
- Tyres$8
- InsuranceNo data
Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at $1.90/L diesel (the site default price). VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
~$55,880 drive away (est. VIC)From $52,990 RRP, excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.Stamp duty rates from State Revenue Office Victoria, current as of 29 October 2026. They change each financial year; confirm with the regulator before you sign.
Repayment estimate≈$222/wk(≈$962/mo)
$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.
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CarSorted Score
Excellent
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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$5,772
per year to run
$81,849
total 5yr cost
$1.05
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $5,772/year to run, or $28,860 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Fuel: each car's official consumption figure at 15,600 km a year and $1.90/L diesel. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Depreciation Analysis
48%
retained after 5 years
$25,435
estimated 5yr value
-$27,555
total depreciation
Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.
Tyres: 275/60 R19 front, as fitted
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Warranty, servicing & roadside
5 yr
Unlimited
$2,775
every 10,000km / 12mo
5 yr
100km regional, 20km metro
Good to know
- Capped price excludes: Not included in the printed price (MG Motor Australia Precise Price Servicing terms, cl. 3.3): items not listed on the service schedule (or non-standard items listed on it, and their labour); maintenance or repairs for wear and tear items including but not limited to tyres, brake pads, light bulbs, wiper blades, batteries, fuses and drive belts; additional maintenance or repairs caused by a vehicle missing its scheduled servicing requirements; accident damage and related items and labour; any other servicing, repairs or labour not included in the standard service schedule for each Eligible Vehicle.
Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 15 Oct 2026.
Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.
Servicing
Interval
12 months / 10,000 km
whichever comes first; the first service is due at the same point
Capped-price servicing
Yes
Scheduled cost, years 1-3
$1,431
Scheduled cost, years 1-5
$2,775
Scheduled costs from MG's capped-price page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
Servicing and your warranty
The base warranty doesn’t need MG servicing; the service-activated Extended Warranty (years 6 and 7) does
Terms read 28 October 2026See MG’s terms
“There is no need for the Vehicle to be serviced at an authorised MG Motor dealer in order to benefit from the standard Warranty or the Commercial Use Warranty. ... In order to be eligible to benefit from the Extended Warranty(as set out in the Warranty Period section above), the Vehicle must be exclusively serviced at an authorised MG Motor dealer, and each service must occur within 30 days and 2,000 kms of the scheduled interval.”
What the ACCC says
“Consumers can choose an independent repairer to service and repair their vehicle knowing it's mandatory for car manufacturers to make service and repair information available.” and “Voluntary warranties cannot replace, change or take away the automatic rights consumers have.” ACCC, new and second-hand cars
On warranties, the ACCC says: “The terms and conditions of a warranty may require the consumer to do certain things in order to keep the warranty.” ACCC, warranties
Consumer-law note current as of 29 October 2026. Quoted from the ACCC's own pages. For this car's warranty, the manufacturer's booklet and terms are the authority.
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Recalls for the 2026 MG U9 Explore X, plus a warranty reminder if you add the month.
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Safety
View ANCAP ReportRecalls on the federal register
None open on our recordNone open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.
Safety Features
33 confirmed · 28 no dataMG U9 by model year
2026 MG U9 · U9 (1st generation, 2025-)
4 variants · from $52,990–$57,9902025 MG U9 · U9 (1st generation, 2025-)
3 variants · was $52,990–$60,990 newFull Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain8 itemsEngine Size 2.5L · Cylinders 4 · Induction Turbo
Dimensions & Weights10 itemsLength 5,500 mm · Width 1,997 mm · Height 1,874 mm
Towing & Load3 itemsTowing (Braked) 3,500 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 750 kg · GCM 6,500 kg
Fuel & Economy5 itemsCombined 7.9 L/100km · City 9.5 L/100km · Highway 7 L/100km
Engineering Detail9 itemsTare Mass 2,433 kg · Front Track 1,685 mm · Rear Track 1,685 mm
Technology & Connectivity18 itemsTouchscreen Size 12.3" · Digital Cluster Size 12.3" · Apple CarPlay
10 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Driver Assistance & Safety14 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control
19 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Cameras & Parking3 items360-Degree Camera · Front Parking Sensors · Rear Parking Sensors
4 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Audio System4 itemsSpeakers 6 speakers · Digital Radio (DAB+) · Bluetooth Audio
1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.
Comfort & Convenience16 itemsClimate Zones 2-zone · Seat Material Artificial leather · Seat Adjustments 6-way
31 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes8 itemsWheel Size 19" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Square setup
2 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Lighting & Visibility10 itemsLED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights · Auto High Beam
9 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Suspension & Steering7 itemsFront Suspension Double Wishbone · Rear Suspension Multi Link Independent · Steering Type Electric Power Steering (EPS)
5 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Off-Road Capability9 itemsGround Clearance 220mm · Approach Angle 28° · Departure Angle 25°
10 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Warranty & Servicing6 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 5 years / Unlimited · Roadside Assistance 5 years · Capped Servicing (5yr total) $2,775
Towing and load
The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to towCost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Off-Road Capability
The wedges are drawn from this vehicle’s published approach, departure and breakover angles, and the water line marks its published wading depth.
Unladen figures. Approach, departure and breakover angles and ground clearance all reduce once the vehicle is loaded with passengers, cargo or towball weight, so treat these as a best-case guide.
Manufacturer-published figures, shown as a guide. Not independently verified and may vary by variant, trim, tyre or model year. Vehicle drawings are schematic and ride-height differences are exaggerated for legibility. Confirm with the manufacturer before relying on them for off-road planning.
Price tracker
Standing price
$52,990 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
Overview
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. It's $52,990 before on-road costs, the vehicle price MG Australia's configurator prints, and fuel use is 7.9L/100km on the combined cycle with an 80-litre fuel tank.
Quick Insights
How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most
Economy & Emissions
Combined
7.9 L/100km
Cost per 100km
~$15.01
City
9.5 L/100km
Highway
7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km
Fuel Tank
80L
Est. Range
~1013 km
Autonomous and advanced safety
Range in the real world
How far a tank really takes you once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figureChild seats and anchors
5 seats
- ISOFIX
- 2
- Top tether
- Fitted
Which seats carry them: no data yet.
ISOFIX lower anchors clip a compatible child seat straight to the car's frame.
Top tether straps stop a forward-facing seat pitching in a crash. Australian law requires a tether on every forward-facing child seat.
Anchor positions indicative (from the published count), pending per-seat verification.
Dimensions and capacity
Length
5,500 mm
Width
1997 mm
Height
1874 mm
Wheelbase
3300 mm
Kerb Weight
2485 kg
GVM
3,320 kg
Payload
835 kg
Ground Clearance
220 mm
Towing (Braked)
3,500 kg
Turning Circle
13.3 m
AU Licence
Car licence (C class) ✓
Built for quietness
- Acoustic glassNo data
- Active noise cancellationNo data
- Taller-sidewall tyres (60)
Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.
Specifications
Year
2026
Body Style
Ute
Fuel Type
Diesel
Powertrain
ICE
Transmission
ZF 8 Speed Automatic
Drive Type
4WD
Seats
5
ANCAP Rating
5/5 (2024)
Tyre & Sidewall Comparison
MG U9 Explore X
165mm wall
275/60R19
275mm wide · 19" rim · 813mm OD
60-profile · High profile
Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.
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Factory size (this car)
275/60R19
Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: 4WD goods vehicle (+50mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.
Performance
How quick is it?
No manufacturer 0-100 time is held for this car, so it isn't ranked.
Technology & Connectivity
10 confirmed · 10 no dataConnectivity
Audio System
Speakers
6
Body Type
Ute
Utility vehicle with open tray bed. Popular in Australia for work and lifestyle use. Available as single, extra, or dual cab.
5
Seats
3,500kg
Towing
Best For
- Tradies
- Towing
- Hauling cargo
- Off-road capability
Considerations
- Less secure cargo area
- Rougher ride when unloaded
- Higher running costs
Fuel & Powertrain
Fuel Type
Diesel
What the car runs on
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Propulsion technology
Diesel
Diesel engine. More efficient than petrol for highway driving and towing. Higher torque output.
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Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. Additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.
Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
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P-plate vehicle rules, our reading
P-plate OK in NSW, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT and NT. This reads the manufacturer's power and tare mass against each state's published rule.
- NSW: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass. Transport for NSW P1 and P2 vehicle search
- QLD: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass (cars made from 2010; applies to provisional drivers under 25). Queensland high-powered vehicle checker
- SA: under the 130 kW per tonne line on tare mass (cars made from 2010; applies to provisional drivers under 25). South Australia high powered vehicle check
WA, TAS, ACT and NT have no power-based P-plate restriction in the conditions they publish.
Your state's own list overrides this reading: check it before you buy.
P-plate rules current as of 6 November 2026. Each state's rule can change and has its own list. We read the rules from the regulators and re-check them; confirm with your state before you buy.
Official Data Sources:
The AAA's Real-World Testing Program drives each car it tests over a roughly 93 km route of public roads around Geelong and measures its fuel or energy use (and an EV's range), printed beside the lab figure.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.
MG U9: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off MG’s Australian documents for the 3 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3 | $52,990 to $57,990RRP |
Diesel: Explore X, Black Ed. and Explore Pro
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Diesel: about $2,340 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $1.90/L diesel
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 5yr / unlimited km
- Up to 7yr if every scheduled service is done in the MG dealer network (km limit: no data)
- Service interval
- 12 months / 10,000 km
- Capped-price servicing
- Published for 3 of 3 grades.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- 5/5 (2024)
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the MG U9
None of the recall notices we have verified is matched to the grades listed here. That is a statement about our register, not a clearance: check a specific car by VIN on the government’s Product Safety Australia recalls register before you buy.
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,500 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Width | 1,997 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Height | 1,874 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Kerb weight | 2,485 to 2,550 kg | 3 of 3 |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 3 of 3 |
Not yet on file for any grade on this page: boot space. Those read “No data” until we read them off a source document, rather than a guessed figure.
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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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.
Explore2025$52,990160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4x45
MG U9 Explore
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 520Nm
- Fuel use
- 7.9L/100km
- Gearbox
- ZF 8 Speed Automatic
- Drive
- 4x4
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 3,500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2024)
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. It holds a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2024.
Configure the ExploreExplore X2026$52,990160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4WD5
MG U9 Explore X
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 520Nm
- Fuel use
- 7.9L/100km
- Gearbox
- ZF 8 Speed Automatic
- Drive
- 4WD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 3,500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2024)
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. It's $52,990 before on-road costs, the vehicle price MG Australia's configurator prints, and fuel use is 7.9L/100km on the combined cycle with an 80-litre fuel tank.
Configure the Explore XBlack Ed.2026$54,990160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4WD5
MG U9 Black Ed.
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 520Nm
- Fuel use
- 7.9L/100km
- Gearbox
- ZF 8 Speed Automatic
- Drive
- 4WD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 3,500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2024)
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.
Configure the Black Ed.Explore X2025$55,990160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4x45
MG U9 Explore X
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 520Nm
- Fuel use
- 7.9L/100km
- Gearbox
- ZF 8 Speed Automatic
- Drive
- 4x4
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 3,500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2024)
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.
Configure the Explore XExplore Pro2026$57,990160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4WD5
MG U9 Explore Pro
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 520Nm
- Fuel use
- 7.9L/100km
- Gearbox
- ZF 8 Speed Automatic
- Drive
- 4WD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 3,500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2024)
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. It's $57,990 before on-road costs, the vehicle price MG Australia's configurator prints. It suits someone who needs a dual-purpose workhorse that seats five and can hook up a big trailer.
Configure the Explore ProExplore Pro2025$60,990160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4x45
MG U9 Explore Pro
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 520Nm
- Fuel use
- 7.9L/100km
- Gearbox
- ZF 8 Speed Automatic
- Drive
- 4x4
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 3,500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2024)
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.
Configure the Explore ProExplore2026POA160kW / 520Nm7.9L/100km4WDNo data
MG U9 Explore
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 520Nm
- Fuel use
- 7.9L/100km
- Gearbox
- ZF 8 Speed Automatic
- Drive
- 4WD
- Towing
- 3,500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2024)
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).
Configure the Explore
