MG RX9

What is the price of the MG RX9 in the UAE?

Morris Garages (MG) recently announced the RX9 premium sports utility vehicle (SUV) for the Emirates market. It’s a brand-new car from the British brand now owned by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). The 2025 MG RX9 had was earlier launched in Saudi Arabia where it has earned much applause. The car is primarily for meant for highway cruising and off-road adventures. Price of the 2025 MG RX9 starts at AED 114,000.  

Which variant of MG RX9 offers the best value?

The 2025 MG RX9 is available in the Standard, Comfort, and Luxury models. The Luxury trim offers the best value though it commands the highest price. It gets several additional features over the entry-level model. 

What are the key features of MG RX9?

The exterior of the 2025 MG RX9 looks robust. The construction is solid. In fact, the striking design lends personality to the car and helps it stand out from the crowd. The front is dominated by the MG Starburst Wing Grille, which is integrated with sleek headlights. The headlight design comprises 245 laser-engraved units. It enhances the car’s front profile. The car gets all-around LED lighting. Sharp and sleek lines run across the body. The car runs on large, 21-inch alloy wheels that not only elevates the car’s on-road presence but also ensure performance and stability on various terrains. Look-wise, the 2025 MG RX9 is very progressive. The creases are pronounced and the doors get pop-out handles. There’s a second set of headlights that’s fully hidden inside the bumper vents. The rear end of the MG RX9 is less-pronounced. There’s a single taillight unit that runs across the entire width. The boot gets a powered lift-gate. The brake lights are integrated into the spoiler above the rear windscreen, one on either side. That’s quite a novel design idea.

The cabin of the 2025 MG RX9 is a balance of practicality and premium bits. The cabin gets faux-leather upholstery that feels premium to the touch. There’s a lot of soft-touch materials inside the cabin. The hard plastic parts are carefully hidden from the eye. The dashboard feels premium with high-quality wood grain or an optional aluminium trim. The soft-plated keys add an extra touch of elegance. The dashboard is dominated by two 12.3-inch touchscreen units, one each for infotainment and instrument cluster. The interior comes in two-tone beige-brown leather. A row of buttons on the central console controls most of the important functions. The three-spoke, multifunction steering wheel of the 2025 MG RX9 has an oval shape with a flat bottom. Several Chinese carmakers are experimenting with a two-spoke steering wheel. The third spoke doesn’t seem to be a full-length one. It runs to the steering wheel column, instead of the steering’s centre. The central console looks classy with a single-pod gear lever and buttons for parking brakes.

Is the 2025 MG RX9 spacious?

With 4,983 mm length, 1,967 mm width, and 1,786 mm height, the 2025 MG RX9 is a spacious seven-passenger midsized SUV. The two front seats get the maximum space. The driver’s seat gets eight-way electrical adjustability with a memory function. The front passenger’s seat gets four-way electrical adjustability. Both front seats provide personalised comfort for all. The 2025 MG RX9 is available in a six-seat or seven-seat configuration. The former version gets captain’s seats for the middle row with more space to stretch legs.

All seats in the 2025 MG RX9 are nicely padded and get superb back support. The third row is bench-type, and like all midsized SUVs, accommodating three passengers may make it a bit cramped. There’s no dearth of headroom in the cabin. With the last row down, the SUV gets a whopping 1,026 litres of cargo space.     

What are the engine and transmission options for 2025 MG RX9?

The 2025 MG RX9 is equipped with a turbocharged, four-cylinder, Net Blue 2.0 petrol engine that produces 150 PS/350 Nm. The motor has a 9-speed automatic transmission. The car comes with Auto, Eco, Sport, Snow, and Off-road modes that allow drivers to easily adjust the settings to suit road conditions. The 2025 MG RX9 offers a seamless driving experience both on city roads and highways. The handles well. The steering wheel is lightweight and nicely balanced. It promptly responds to driver inputs. The 2025 MG RX9 isn’t exactly a corner-craver. But body roll is kept to a minimum. The wide windscreen offers the driver a great view of the road ahead. The suspension is nicely tuned and absorbs all bumps and thuds. Noise insulation is superb.  

What is the fuel efficiency of the 2025 MG RX9?

Midsized SUVs aren’t exactly known to offer great fuel economy. The 2025 MG RX9 has a claimed mileage of 16 kmpl. But the real-life mileage is around 11-12kmpl. Mileage increases on highways.

What safety features does the 2025 MG RX9 offer?

The 2025 MG RX9 gets Bosch’s 3rd Generation Intelligent Front View Camera and 5th Generation Millimetre Wave Radar. Other driver-assist features include a 360-degree surround-view camera, parking sensors, and multiple airbags. The higher trim gets MG Pilot level 2 advanced driver-assist system (ADAS) that includes automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beam headlamps.

What colour options are available for MG RX9?

The 2025 MG RX9 is available in white, green, silver, grey, and black colour options.

Is MG RX9 worth buying?

The 2025 MG RX9 is a spacious midsized family SUV. It’s a great highway cruiser and an efficient daily commuter. Those wanting a bit more from a seven-passenger SUV must have the RX9 on their list.

What are the alternatives to MG RX9?

The 2025 MG RX9 faces competition from Jetour T2, Nissan Patrol, and the Jetour Dashing.

What else should you know about MG RX9?

The 2025 MG RX9 doesn’t offer much in terms of fuel economy. But it’s certainly among the most comfortable cars in its class, despite being priced higher than many of its rivals.