The MG M9 is set to go on sale in India on July 21. MG first debuted the electric luxury MPV at Auto Expo 2025, with bookings for the M9 having commenced in subsequent months.
- MG M9 expected price around Rs 70 lakh
- Has boxy proportions with clean and futuristic design elements
- Second row captain's chairs get heating, cooling and massage functions
- Features a 90kWh, single motor setup with 548km claimed range
MG M9 price and rivals
May cost around Rs 70 lakh.
The M9 price is anticipated to be around Rs 70 lakh (ex-showroom), and the electric MPV will be sold exclusively via the MG Select premium retail network. At this price point, the M9 will be positioned between the Kia Carnival (Rs 63.91 lakh) and the Toyota Vellfire (Rs 1.22 crore-1.32 crore).
MG M9 exterior design
Outsizes other luxury MPVs.
Dimensionally, the M9 is 5,200mm long, 2,000mm wide 1,800mm tall and has a 3,200mm wheelbase; this makes it larger than the Carnival and Vellfire. Up front, the M9 gets a split headlight setup with a DRL strip, distinctive chrome lining on the bumper, and a huge trapezoidal air dam.
It gets 19-inch alloy wheels shod with self-healing Continental ContiSeal tyres, a Z-shaped chrome trim on the window line and electrically sliding rear doors. At the rear, the M9 sports sharp connected LED tail-lamps that extend downward, a spoiler with an integrated stop lamp, and more chrome trim on the bumper.
MG M9 interior and features
Neat dashboard layout with floating centre console.
Inside, the M9 is a posh affair thanks to cognac brown leather and suede upholstery spanning the MPV’s three-row layout. A 12.23-inch infotainment touchscreen sits atop the dashboard, with a 7-inch digital driver’s display and two-spoke steering wheel. As is the case with many EVs, the centre console of the M9 has a ‘floating’ design to free up storage space underneath.
Second row gets captain's chairs, boss mode and entertainment screens.
The M9’s second row features reclinable captain’s chairs equipped with massage, heating, and cooling, along with fold-out ottomans to let occupants stretch their legs. Seat adjustment and entertainment features can be accessed via touchscreens mounted on the headrests, and there’s 64-colour ambient lighting and manual sunshades.
Additionally, the M9 includes a boss mode that slides the front passenger seat forward for additional rear legroom. As for the third row, it can accommodate up to three occupants and gets AC vents and USB-A charging ports. Boot space stands at 945 litres – expandable to 1,720 litres with the third row folded down – and there's a 55-litre frunk as well.
What community is saying on the M9?
M9 is loaded with creature comforts.
Feature-wise, the India-spec M9 comes packed with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital IRVM, cabin air filter, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charger, a 360-degree camera, 13-speaker JBL sound system, connected car tech, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) functionality, and more.
In terms of safety, MG has equipped the M9 with 7 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, front and rear disc brakes, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), electronic stability program (ESP), and more. It also has scored 5 stars in both Euro NCAP and Australian NCAP.
MG M9 battery and range
245hp, 350Nm.
The M9 comes with a 90kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, which is more energy-dense than standard lithium iron phosphate (LFP) units. This battery powers a front-mounted electric motor that produces 245hp and 350Nm. Check out our review of the MG M9 to learn about how the MPV feels like to drive.
548km claimed range.
According to MG’s internal testing, the M9 delivers a range of 548km, with the MIDC-claimed figure yet to be revealed. Charging options include a 160kW DC fast charger, which can top up the M9’s battery from 0-100 percent in 90 minutes, and a 11kW AC charger, which does the same in 10 hours.
All prices ex-showroom, India.
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