2025 is shaping up to be a wild ride of a year and it’s a safe bet many of you didn’t have this on your bingo card; the 2025 MG U9 ute being revealed at the 2025 Melbourne Motor Show.
SAIC-owned MG has become one of the best-selling brands in Australia and the marque is seeking to bolster that by going for the most popular market segment in Australia. More and more brands want in on the dual-cab pickup class because it is so popular.
The U9 shares platforms with the incoming LDV Terron 9, with ostensibly similar styling and the same 2.5-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder generating 164kW. Torque and towing figures are yet to be confirmed.
Styling is very similar to the Terron 9, with maybe a few flourishes to the grille and a floor-mounted gear selector in place of the LDV’s column mounted jobbie. It’s fair to expect the infotainment software and layout from MG will carry over to this new ute.
Another point of difference will be MG’s more extensive, 10-year/250,000km warranty, and an expanding dealer network compared with some of the new players in this market. MG Australia’s CEO, Peter Ciao provided the following statement:
“The U9 isn’t just a new model – it’s a turning point for us. We’ve built our reputation on delivering unmatched value, and now we’re bringing that same promise to one of Australia’s most competitive segments. If we want to be a top-three brand in this country, we need a ute that punches above its weight – and the U9 does exactly that. It’s tough, capable, and built for the way Australians drive. We know the demand is there, and we’re ready for it.”
While details and pricing are to be announced, the Terron 9 has an independent rear suspension setup and a unibody design. These traits are not common among the established offerings, most of which use a ladder frame and live axle rear.
In due course, we will get more details about the 2025 MG U9 including towing capacity, GVM, GCM and pricing. Stay tuned.
