MG Motor Australia has used the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show to preview a number of new models due in the Australian market over the next 12 months, including the U9 EV electric ute and MGS6 EV electric mid-size SUV.

The display is a showcase of MG Motor’s “continued focus on expanding its electric vehicle portfolio whilst delivering cars suited to the varying wants and needs of Australian drivers”, according to the brand. So what’s on display from MG?

MGU9 EV and MGU9 Black Edition

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The U9 ute made its Australian debut at the 2025 Melbourne Motor Show and this year, the brand is launching the electric U9 EV and the special U9 Black Edition at the show. The U9 EV combines a 325kW dual-motor drivetrain with a large 103kWh battery for a WLTP range of around 430km. It won’t be the first electric ute to launch locally, but its performance and range stats are quite healthy against its main competition like the Toyota HiLux BEV.

The Black Edition adds to the U9 with a number of black styling features, including the exterior badging, grille colouring and alloy wheels. MG will reveal pricing and specifications for both the U9 EV and U9 Black Edition at a later date.

MGS6 EV

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Also making its debut at the Melbourne show is the MGS6 EV, which was revealed globally in November 2025. While Australian availability timing is yet to be revealed, the MGS6 EV fills an important gap in MG’s lineup: The electric mid-size SUV, and it will battle big-selling cars like the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 and Kia EV5.

MG has confirmed that both rear- and all-wheel drive models will be available locally when the MGS6 EV launches, and its battery will reportedly give a driving range of up to 530km on the WLTP cycle. The MGS6 EV takes cues from its smaller MGS5 EV brother, including its styling and interior quality, and adds them to a larger and more practical offering.

IM LS9

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A surprise debut for MG at the Melbourne Motor Show is the LS9, which is the next model from MG’s premium IM arm. Sitting above the existing IM 5 and IM 6, the LS9 is a large range-extender hybrid SUV using an 800-volt architecture that can cover 1500km of driving on a full charge and tank of fuel (based on Chinese testing numbers).

Its drivetrain makes up to 390kW of power and 670Nm of torque, and includes the digital chassis from other IM models. Inside, the LS9 shows a very digital cabin experience, with large integrated displays, advanced connectivity and luxurious seating configurations reportedly designed to position the LS9 as a flagship technology showcase within the broader MG ecosystem. 

MG4 facelift

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The facelifted MG4 will make its Australian debut at the Melbourne show, with updated exterior styling, a new interior layout and a revised model line-up consisting of just an entry-level Essence 64 with 452km of range and an upper-spec XPower, which is now even more potent than before at 320kW/600Nm for a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of just 3.8 seconds.

The cabin has been upgraded with a new dashboard layout with higher quality materials and more tech, including a new 12.8-inch touchscreen with features like Spotify and YouTube access. Pricing for the updated MG4 lineup starts at $39,990 driveaway for the Essence 64 model, with the XPower hot hatch priced at $47,990 driveaway.

MG4 EV Urban

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It’s just gone on sale in Australia as one of the cheapest electric vehicles you can buy, and Melbourne Motor Show attendees will have an opportunity to see the MG4 EV Urban in the flesh. Designed for urban – hence the name – duties, the MG4 EV Urban is more practical and comfort-oriented than the sportier MG4 that we’re familiar with.

Two battery sized are available in the MG4 EV Urban range with up to 405km of WLTP range, and pricing starts at just $31,990 driveaway.

MG HS Hybrid+

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Finally, acknowledging that hybrids are also big sellers in Australia, MG’s Melbourne Motor Show lineup will also showcase the HS Hybrid+, which was the runner up in 2025-26 Wheels Car of the Year. Pricing starts from under $40,000 driveaway and its 1.5-litre turbo-hybrid drivetrain is not only powerful making 165kW but also quite fuel efficient, rated at 5.2L/100km.

“MG is proud to return to the Melbourne Motor Show with a line-up that reflects both where the brand is today and where we’re heading,” says Dimitri Andreatidis, Marketing Director at MG Motor Australia. “From new electric models to future-focused technology, our goal is to make modern mobility more accessible than ever, while continuing to innovate across our vehicle range.”

MG Motor Australia will announce local timing for the models previewed in due course. The Melbourne Motor Show will run from today April 10 to Sunday April 12.