IT COULD TURN OUT TO BE a long-drawn out launch, but we are being drip-fed information about the keenly anticipated large MG ute.

There will be three trim levels, the MGU9 Explore, MGU9 Explore X and MGU9 Explore Pro and MG has suggested pricing will fall between $55,000 and $65,000. 

“With the MGU9 range – Explore, Explore X and Explore Pro – we’ve created a vehicle lineup that combines comfort, capability, and innovation in equal measure,” said MG Motor Business Director, Kevin Gannon. “Each variant has been designed to deliver a versatile driving experience, whether it’s for daily commercial use, family weekends, or tackling adventures off the beaten track. From refined ride comfort and advanced safety features, to smart design touches that make life easier, the MGU9 proves that Australians no longer have to choose between practicality and innovation when looking for their next ute.”

The MGU9 offers the ultimate in cabin comfort, delivering a carefully designed space that enhances every journey. From its refined finishes, MultiFold seating and up to 32 smart storage spaces, to the latest in infotainment and connectivity, the MGU9 ensures that both driver and passengers travel in style. A range of premium features uplift the driving experience, providing convenience and safety at every turn, all without compromising on rugged performance and capability. From the job site, family trips, or camping and outdoors destinations, the MGU9 makes every drive rewarding.

Cabin Highlights: 

Interior Personalisation with Versatile MultiFold Seating

The MGU9’s MultiFold rear seating has been designed to deliver both practicality and comfort. Upholstered in premium vegan leather, the rear seats can be folded completely flat through MG’s proprietary design, enabling a seamless cabin-to-tub pass-through when partnered with the Smart Hatch, transforming the interior into a versatile loading area suitable for longer equipment and materials. When the rear seats are lowered, the front passenger seat can also be folded backwards, creating an extended, flat surface that provides a comfortable resting position. This innovative folding system allows a customisable interior cabin layout, enhancing overall utility and versatility, making it perfectly suited for both work and leisure.

Enhanced Capacity with MG Smart Hatch – Electronic Foldable Rear Access Panel

Optional in the MGU9 Explore Pro variant, with the MG Smart Hatch, the rear cabin window has been engineered to be fully retractable, providing customers with unrestricted access between the front cabin and the rear tub when the vehicle’s rear seats are in the lowered position. 

This innovative design not only enhances the ute’s practicality by increasing its capacity but also reflects MG’s commitment to customer-centric personalisation and will be available as an optional extra. 

Driver Centric Design

Unique to the MGU9 is also an aircraft-inspired gear selector elevating the cabin’s interior design and bringing a cockpit-like driving experience, full of power, speed, and futuristic appeal. 

The driver’s side instruments and dashboard have been designed to be intuitive and easier to navigate, allowing drivers to remain focused on the road. The infotainment panel adopts a horizontal design theme, complemented by the two vertical air outlets on the sides, presenting a powerful and unique look. The infotainment system also comes with voice-activated commands, meaning the driver’s hands can stay on the wheel for longer. 

The centre console is robust and thoughtfully designed, with a sliding storage compartment and hidden cup holders, making it neat and practical for daily use. 

Further details, final pricing, warranty and delivery timelines will be announced in due course.