MG S9 EV 2026– car dimensions: 4983 mm long, 1967 mm wide and 1778 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,160 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
Dual 12.3-inch screens come standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Tri-zone climate control is fitted across the range. MG Pilot provides adaptive cruise control, active emergency braking, blind spot detection, lane keep assist and a 360-degree HD reversing camera as standard on both trims.
Boot holds 332 litres with all seven seats in place and expands to 2093 litres with the second and third rows folded.
Braked towing capacity is 2000 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 557 kg.
The cabin is spacious across three rows with a full-size third row and sliding second row for flexible legroom. A panoramic opening glass roof with electric blind floods the interior with light. Dual 12.3-inch screens, ambient lighting and tri-zone climate control with rear vents keep conditions steady. Front seats are multi-way electric and heated as standard. Premium adds ventilation, massage and lumbar support. Materials mix cloth or leather-style with some harder plastics, but storage is plentiful and the feel suits family use.
Plug-in hybrid: 24.7 kWh battery for up to 62-mile EV range, 1.5-litre turbo petrol, 65-litre tank, 18 g/km CO2, 353.1 mpg WLTP combined weighted
Service interval 1 year or 15,000 miles
5-star Euro NCAP rating
Standard MG Pilot suite including active emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise, blind spot detection, driver monitoring and seven airbags
7-year/80,000-mile warranty plus 8-year battery cover
The powertrain pairs a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with a 24.7 kWh LFP battery for up to 62 miles of electric-only range on the WLTP cycle. A 65-litre tank supports longer trips, with combined output of 299 PS and claimed 353.1 mpg weighted. Home AC charging from a typical wallbox takes around four hours. there is no DC rapid charge. Vehicle-to-load lets you power external devices from the battery.
Servicing is set at one year or 15,000 miles. The car carries a seven-year or 80,000-mile manufacturer warranty, whichever comes first, with separate eight-year battery cover. MG dealers handle maintenance with genuine parts and digital service records.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars. Every model includes the full MG Pilot package with customisable settings: active emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keep and departure warning, adaptive cruise with traffic jam assist, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts, driver monitoring, plus seven airbags and a high-strength steel structure.
Daily ownership centres on the PHEV flexibility for short electric runs and petrol backup, plus standard power tailgate, 360-degree camera and keyless entry. The long warranty and straightforward service schedule keep running costs predictable for a large seven-seat SUV.
Length 4983 mm, Width 1967 mm, Height 1778 mm, Wheelbase 2915 mm (S9 EV 2026-)
Sources: manufacturer data, MG UK MGS9 PHEV Brochure, Parkers/Arnold Clark.