The upcoming MG U9 ute has acquired Australian Design Rule certification that approves it for native roads, and paperwork seen by CarExpert have revealed some key figures for the primary time.
The primary ute to put on the MG nameplate in Australia is due for launch right here through the fourth quarter of 2025.
Two variants seem within the approval paperwork, each of that are dual-cab pickups powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 160kW of energy and mated to an eight-speed computerized transmission and what’s known as an computerized all-wheel drive system.
A torque determine isn’t listed, although Chinese language information suggests it will likely be 520Nm.
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Whereas each unnamed variants have a braked towing capability of 3500kg, matching the category leaders, they differ in each tare mass and gross automobile mass.
The previous has a gross automobile mass (GVM) of 3500kg and a tare mass of 2398kg, from which we will calculate a payload determine of 1102kg.
The opposite variant has a GVM of 3320kg and a tare mass of 2498kg, leading to a payload determine of 822kg.
The MG U9 measures a sizeable 5500mm lengthy, 1997mm large and 1860mm tall on a 3300mm wheelbase. An elective baggage rack bumps peak as much as 1874mm.
For context, the Ford Ranger 4×4 dual-cab measures 5403mm lengthy, 1918mm large and 1886mm tall on a 3270mm wheelbase, making the brand new MG ute notably bigger.
Twin-cab Rangers additionally supply a payload determine of between 929kg and 1018kg relying on the variant.
Floor clearance for the MG is 220mm, and the U9 will trip on both 18- or elective 20-inch wheels.
Different beforehand confirmed accessible options embody a massaging driver’s seat, “versatile seat performance to maximise storage and luxury”, a JBL sound system, and even walkthrough cab/tub functionality.
The U9 will probably be coated by the Chinese language model’s benchmark 10-year/250,000km guarantee (seven-year/160,000km for business consumers).
Whereas the U9 is a rebadged model of the upcoming LDV Terron 9, there received’t be an EV counterpart for the upcoming eTerron 9 electrical ute from MG’s SAIC sister model LDV, no less than initially.
“We’re contemplating different drivetrains [for the U9] for the time being, however most likely not the EV within the first occasion. We’re contemplating one thing else [like] plug in hybrid,” stated chief business officer Giles Belcher earlier this yr.
Native testing of the U9 is underway, and MG has joined forces with the likes of HSP, ARB, and AutoPacific to arrange a collection of real equipment together with bullbars, safety, tub lids and cargo racks to be made accessible as vendor choices.
The U9 is a key a part of MG’s plan to grow to be a top-three auto model in Australia by the tip of this decade, and will probably be considered one of a raft of recent fashions it releases in new segments for the model.
This additionally consists of the seven-seat QS giant SUV and the extra premium IM5 and IM6 electrical automobiles (EVs), all of which is able to attain native showrooms within the coming months.
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