Overview

• Australia’s first MG-badged ute arrives in three grades—Explore ($52,990), Explore X ($55,990) and Explore Pro ($60,990) drive-away—with a $1000 accessory bonus for early orders.
• All variants use a SAIC 2.5-litre turbo-diesel (160kW/520Nm) paired with a ZF eight-speed automatic and BorgWarner 4WD with low-range, retaining a 3500kg braked towing rating.
• MG differentiates the U9 from its LDV Terron 9 twin with multi-link independent rear suspension that prioritises ride comfort but limits payload to 770–870kg.
• Flagship Explore Pro alone gets the power tailgate with integrated step, with an optional $5500 Smart Hatch mid-gate to extend load length into the cabin.
• Warranty is five years for private buyers (160,000km for commercial), extendable to seven years/200,000km with MG dealer servicing, and the model carries a five-star ANCAP score based on the related electric eTerron 9; MG executives also flagged a plug-in hybrid as a planned addition.