MG U9 Diesel On Sale & MG U9 EV Ute Launched: Towing Capacity, Specs & Australian Pricing!

The MG U9 diesel is on sale in Australia in four variants, from $52,990 drive-away, with a shared 3,500kg braked towing rating, a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine, ZF eight-speed automatic and selectable 4×4 with low range. MG has also now revealed full specifications for an electric U9 EV.

The diesel U9 uses coil-sprung, independent multi-link rear suspension rather than the leaf-sprung live axle common on rivals like the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and MG’s own SAIC stablemate, the LDV Terron 9 — a design difference, not an automatic advantage.

MG U9 Diesel Price

Variant	Drive-away price*	Power/Torque
Explore	$52,990	160kW/520Nm
Explore X	$55,990	160kW/520Nm
Black Edition	$57,990	160kW/520Nm
Explore Pro	$60,990	160kW/520Nm

*Current MG Australia advertised drive-away pricing; dealer offers can change.

Variants and Payload

Variant	Wheels	Key equipment	Payload
Explore	18″	Reverse camera, synthetic leather	870kg
Explore X	19″	Dual 12.3″ screens, 360° camera, wireless charging	835kg
Black Edition	18″	Black trim, all-terrain tyres, front & rear diff locks, tow cruise	835kg
Explore Pro	20″	Leather, JBL audio, sunroof, front & rear diff locks	770kg

Diesel Powertrain and 4WD

Specification	MG U9 diesel
Engine	2.5L 4-cyl turbo-diesel
Power/Torque	160kW/520Nm
Transmission	ZF 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain	Selectable 4×4, BorgWarner transfer case, low range
Diff locks	Rear standard; front on Black Edition & Explore Pro
Fuel consumption	7.9L/100km combined (official lab figure)
Fuel tank	80L

MG’s 7.9L/100km is the official combined figure. A supplied review recorded 10.7L/100km unladen and 13.4L/100km towing.

Towing, Payload and GVM

Specification	MG U9 diesel
Braked towing	3,500kg
Unbraked towing	750kg
GVM	3,320kg
GCM	6,500kg
Payload	770–870kg
Front/rear axle limits	1,600kg / 2,100kg

Occupants, luggage, accessories and tow-ball download reduce usable payload; GVM, GCM and axle limits apply together, so max payload and max towing may not be usable at once.

Dimensions and Cargo

Length 5,500mm, wheelbase 3,300mm, height 1,874mm, width (excl. mirrors) 1,997mm, ground clearance 220mm, turning circle 13.3m, wading depth 550mm, tub floor 1,600mm, tub width 1,230mm. Load area is ~1,200L, extending to ~1,600L with the optional Smart Hatch (Explore Pro only).

Interior, Tech and Off-Road

Standard kit includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen, digital cluster, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, AEB, adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist and blind-spot monitoring; wireless charging and 360° camera arrive from Explore X. A supplied review’s off-road test found less articulation than a live-axle rival and traction control challenged in low grip — the diff locks helped. These are test observations, not factory claims.

MG U9 EV: What’s Confirmed So Far

MG Motor Australia has officially revealed full U9 EV specs; pricing and on-sale date remain unconfirmed.

MG U9 EV — official specifications	Figure
Powertrain	Dual-motor AWD
Battery	102.2kWh LFP
Power / Torque	325kW / 700Nm
WLTP range	430km
0–100km/h	5.8 seconds
AC / DC charging	11kW / 115kW (20–80% in ~42 min)
Braked / unbraked towing	3,500kg / 750kg
Payload	685kg
Frunk	236L
V2L	6.6kW external, 3×2.2kW internal
Suspension	4-wheel electronic air suspension
Safety	5-star ANCAP
Australian pricing / on-sale date	TBC

MG confirms dual 12.3-inch screens, leather seats, JBL audio and a heated/ventilated/massage driver’s seat. It shares its platform with the diesel U9 and LDV’s eTerron 9, becoming Australia’s third fully electric ute alongside the KGM Musso EV and Toyota HiLux BEV — out-towing both.

Warranty

MG U9 light-commercial vehicles for personal use get a 5-year/unlimited-km warranty, extendable to 7 years/200,000km only with exclusive dealer servicing on schedule. Commercial buyers get 5 years/160,000km, with no 7-year extension.

Key Takeaway

The diesel MG U9 enters at $52,990 drive-away with strong equipment but a 770–870kg payload trailing some work-focused rivals. Its fully specified EV sibling confirms 3,500kg towing, 430km WLTP range and 115kW DC charging, ahead of rival electric utes on towing, though Australian pricing and on-sale timing are still to come.

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