MG Motor Australia’s first ute can be priced between $55,000 and $65,000 when it launches right here earlier than the tip of 2025.
The MG U9 will initially be provided in three dual-cab 4×4 pickup variants in Australia: the bottom Discover, mid-spec Discover X, and flagship Discover Professional.
MG Motor Australia hasn’t confirmed whether or not the worth vary it introduced right now excludes on-road prices or is drive-away.
The associated LDV Terron 9 is at present priced at $52,674 drive-away for the bottom Origin and $57,937 drive-away for the top-spec Evolve. These costs are decreased to $49,990 and $54,990 drive-away, respectively, for ABN holders.
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In dual-cab four-wheel drive diesel configurations, the top-selling Ford Ranger is priced from $51,130 to $80,090 earlier than on-roads.
If MG’s pricing is earlier than on-road prices, that may make a top-spec U9 considerably dearer than a top-spec Terron 9, however across the identical worth because the mid-spec Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo.
The highest-spec Discover Professional would be the solely U9 provided with the MG Good Hatch. This non-compulsory function permits the rear window to be retracted and the divider between the bathtub and cabin to be folded flat, extending the load house considerably.
The entrance passenger seat will also be folded backwards to create an excellent longer flat floor.
The Terron 9 isn’t accessible with this performance. And whereas it seems a lot the identical because the MG, there are another adjustments between the 2 utes.
Most importantly, the MG trades the Terron 9’s dwell rear axle and leaf springs for a extra car-like multi-link coil-sprung impartial rear suspension system. Nonetheless, MG nonetheless claims the U9 will provide an similar braked towing capability of 3500kg, matching the category leaders.
Down again, the Terron 9 has a standard tailgate however the U9 encompasses a energy tailgate with a built-in, fold-down step and cupholders, a spin on related tailgates seen on the Ford F-150 and Cannon valley.
The MG additionally options an ‘aircraft-inspired’ gear selector on the centre console, as a substitute of the column-mounted shifter of the LDV.
Each the U9 and LDV share key dimensions, together with a 5500mm size – making them each barely bigger than the Ranger dual-cab (as much as 5425mm), however smaller than full-size dual-cab pickups from the US such because the Ram 1500 (5916mm or longer) and Ford F-150 (from 5884mm).
The Chinese language twins share the identical 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, eight-speed automated transmission and four-wheel drive system.
In line with authorities certification paperwork, peak energy outlet for the U9 is listed at 160kW, with no official torque determine but – though the Terron 9 domestically produces 163kW of energy and 520Nm of torque over 1500-2500rpm.
The U9 may have a broader payload unfold than the Terron 9’s 1005-1100kg figures, with approval paperwork exhibiting an 880kg payload for one mannequin grade and as much as 1102kg for the opposite.
Pre-orders for the U9 opened final month, with MG asserting a $1000 accent bonus for patrons putting early orders.
Above: MG U9, LDV Terron 9
MG will again its U9 with a shorter guarantee than most of its fashions – simply 5 years, with no kilometre restrict for personal consumers however a 160,000km restrict for industrial consumers.
The LDV, in distinction, is obtainable with a seven-year, 200,000km guarantee.
Full pricing and specs can be introduced nearer to the U9’s launch.
Whereas it’s MG’s first ute in Australia, the corporate has provided a model of the LDV T60 – known as the Extender – in Thailand since 2019.
LDV and MG are each owned by Chinese language big SAIC Motor.
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