MG U9 Review: Affordable luxury… but compromised off-road!?

The MG U9 review Australia has been waiting for is finally here. The 2026 MG U9 is one of the cheapest full-size dual cab utes in the Australian car market, but is this Chinese dual cab ready to take on the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux? We test the MG U9 on road, off-road and with a real payload to see what it actually delivers for Australian buyers. In this dual cab ute review we cover: • Why the coil-spring suspension struggles in our MG U9 payload test. • The truth about the diesel engine and real-world MG U9 fuel consumption. • Interior tech breakdown and intrusive driver aids. • Off-road test results and whether this 4x4 ute is genuinely capable. • Final verdict: Should you buy this best value ute contender or stick with Ranger or HiLux? Would you trust the MG U9 to tow your van, handle a proper 4WD track, or carry tools every day? Or would you stick with the established 4x4 utes in Australia? Let us know below. Subscribe for the latest advice, reviews and comparison tests 👍 https://www.youtube.com/user/carsaleschannel?sub_confirmation=1 STAY UP TO DATE AND CONNECT WITH US https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/carsales.com.au https://www.instagram.com/carsalescomau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@carsalescomau carsales. Buy it. Sell it. Love it.® For over 25 years, carsales has been Australia’s go-to place for buying and selling vehicles - connecting people across the country with confidence and ease. So for expert reviews, comparison tests helpful advice and everything cars, Like and Subscribe to the official carsales YouTube channel today. https://www.youtube.com/user/carsaleschannel?sub_confirmation=1 #carsaleschannel #carsales