MG Launches Limited‑Run U9 Black Edition in Australia

MG says the Australia‑first variant adds towing-focused technology with darker trim to boost U9 appeal in a crowded ute market.

Overview

The U9 Black Edition went on sale this week in Australian dealerships with a drive-away price from $57,990 and is offered as a limited-run model.
MG retained the U9's 2.5-litre turbo‑diesel, ZF eight-speed automatic, standard four‑wheel drive and 3,500kg braked towing rating for the Black Edition.
The new variant adds Towing Cruise Control that adjusts throttle, gearshifts and stability control for towing, plus blacked-out exterior trim, a stamped tailgate and darker synthetic-leather interior.
MG says the Black Edition is intended to add "incremental growth" to U9 sales rather than cannibalise other grades, but the U9 has sold just 796 units year-to-date, or about 1.1% of the dual-cab ute segment.
The Black Edition is Australia’s first market-specific U9 variant and comes with dealer-serviced seven-year warranty, with MG planning further U9 variants including a future electric U9.