MG, once famous for little British sports cars and now better known for Chinese-built family SUVs, has lobbed a curveball into Australia’s favourite battleground – the ute market. Yep, the MG U9 is real, and it’s headed for your local dealership in late 2025, complete with dual-cab practicality, a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel heart, and a name that sounds more like a boy band than a workhorse.

Unveiled at the Melbourne Motor Show, the U9 marks MG’s first stab at Australia’s second-best-selling segment – and they’ve come loaded for bear. Under the bonnet sits a 164kW four-cylinder engine, and while full specs are still under wraps, MG insists it’s been tuned for Aussie conditions, which hopefully means it’ll cope with more than just a Coles car park.

The big boss, Peter Ciao, says it’s a “turning point” for the brand, and look – he might be right. MG’s already flogging SUVs like fairy bread at a kids’ party, so throwing a ute into the mix makes sense. But with heavy hitters like HiLux, Ranger, and RAM dominating the scene, the U9 has its work cut out.

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Interestingly, the U9 will also moonlight as the LDV Terron 9, so if you’re experiencing déjà vu, you’re not losing it. This isn’t MG reinventing the ute – it’s more like them borrowing their cousin’s truck and slapping on some lip gloss.

Still, MG promises value, comfort, and a whopping 10-year/250,000km warranty. That’s a spicy carrot for tradies and weekend warriors alike – especially those keen to break free from the Ford-and-Toyota duopoly.

We’ll hold our judgment until we’ve driven it, preferably with a load in the tray and mud on the tyres. But for now, one thing’s clear: MG’s ute dreams are no longer just talk. They’ve brought a proper contender to the party – and it’s dressed to impress.

And yes, it has cupholders.

Full review coming soon to GayCarBoys.com.

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