Full details of new MGS9 7-seater plug-in hybrid SUV
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
- MG's first seven-seat SUV
- Plug-in hybrid with 62-mile electric range
- Priced from £34,205 to £36,945
- On sale now
This is the MGS9 PHEV, MG's first 7-seat SUV that promises to serve as a cut-price rival to the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq, the Kia Sorento and the Volvo XC90, it's powered by a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system with up to 62 miles of electric-only range.
The PHEV system is the same as that in the MG HS, combining a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a 24.7kWh battery.
With a starting price of less than £35,000, it also undercuts other Chinese-made rivals like the new Jaecoo 8 and the Chery Tiggo 9.
The car has a full five-star safety rating from independent safety organisation Euro NCAP, and comes in a choice of two trims, with luxury features available like "leather-style" upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated massage seats, and three-zone air conditioning. MG says there will be up to 16 advanced driver assistance systems.
2026 MGS9 PHEV price and release date
You can order the new MGS9 PHEV right now. Prices start at £34,205 for the Comfort trim and and go up to £36,945 for the Premium model. The car is not available in Northern Ireland.
2026 MGS9 PHEV styling, interior and tech
Measuring 4983mm in length and 1967mm in width, including side mirrors, the MGS9 is big; longer and wider than the Kodiaq, the Sorento and the XC90.
It should be spacious inside, too, with the seven seats spread over three rows. The back two rows can fold down for extra boot space; in five-seat mode with the third row folded, you'll have a whopping 1026 litres of capacity. The third-row seats fold down individually, while the second row folds in a 60:40 split.
Standard features include two 12.3-inch screens – one for infotainment, one digital driver display – combined under a single pane of glass, with an eight-way electrically adjustable driver's seat, three-zone climate control and five USB ports for charging on the go. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is included as standard, as is a 360-degree camera system for manoeuvring. A high centre console has a cubby under the armrest, and a sliding covered compartment.
2026 MGS9 PHEV engines, performance and fuel economy
The MGS9 PHEV uses the same plug-in hybrid system from the MG HS, with a 1.5-litre engine mated to an electric motor and a 24.7kWh battery, which produces 299PS and a 0-62mph time of 9.6 seconds. It promises an electric-only range of up to 62 miles and there's a large 65-litre fuel tank for extra petrol-powered range.
As with all PHEVs, the real-world fuel economy will depend entirely on how you use the car and whether you keep the battery charged.
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability is standard, allowing you to charge external appliances from the car's battery, using a three-pin plug.
2026 MGS9 PHEV trim levels
There are two trim levels available in the MGS9 – Comfort and Premium.
Considering it's the entry-level model, the Comfort trim comes with loads of features, including 20-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic roof and electrically adjustable and heated front seats, as well as three-zone air conditioning and an electric boot lid.
The Premium model adds front fog lights, synthetic leather upholstery, ventilated and massaging front seats, a 12-speaker Bose sound system and a wireless phone charger.
