MG U9 Pickup Truck: The mid-size pickup truck segment has a new entrant from MG Motor. We’re talking about the new MG U9, which, with its 5.5m length, pushes the boundaries of the mid-size pickup truck segment. It will compete with other popular mid-size pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. Let’s take a closer look.
MG U9 Pickup Truck Unveiled
There are three trim levels on offer – Explore, Explore X and Explore Pro. Prices range between AUD 52,990 to AUD 60,990 (Rs 31 lakh to Rs 35.75 lakh). There are six colour options including Midnight Black, Alpine White, Canyon Grey, Riverstone Blue, Summit Blue and Highland Green.
In terms of design, the MG U9 features a large and imposing grille at the front with rectangular chrome inserts and a large MG logo, vertically stacked LED headlights with T-shaped LED daytime running lights, robust body cladding, a boxy overall silhouette, a flat bonnet with pronounced creases, vertical LED tail lights, a power-operated tailgate with a step, and a power-operated mid-gate – all of which are notable design elements.
Inside, the MG U9 features leather seats, a suede headliner, dual displays including a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, an 8-speaker JBL audio system, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, and other attractive features. The rear seats fold flat, allowing users to load longer items, and the tailgate can also be opened independently.
Also notable are leather seats, 8-way powered driver’s seat with memory function, 6-way powered co-driver seat, ventilated and heated seats, massaging seats, OTA updates, advanced telematics suite, comprehensive ADAS suite, 360-degree camera, transparent chassis feature projecting underbody view on the screen, 7 airbags and more.
Specs & Powertrain
Big, Brawly and Muscular. These are the words that pop into one’s mind when looking at MG U9 pickup truck. It has size working in its favour along with a dominating road presence. It measures 5,500 mm in length, 1,997 mm width (excluding ORVMs), 1,874 mm height and a 3,300 mm long wheelbase.
The approach angle is up to 29°, the departure angle is 25°, and the ground clearance is 220 mm. The maximum payload capacity is 870 kg, and the maximum towing capacity is 3,500 kg. Wheel sizes can go up to 20 inches, and the tire width can be up to 275 mm. It features independent front and rear suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and three steering assist modes – Standard, Sport, and Comfort.
The MG U9 is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that delivers up to 215 bhp of peak power and 520 Nm of peak torque, paired with an 8-speed torque converter from ZF. Depending on the variant, the MG U9 can also have up to three locking differentials and a BorgWarner transfer case.
