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MG's first seven-seat SUV for Australia is bigger than a Toyota Kluger, but could have a price on par with Chinese and Indian rivals.
MG has taken the wraps off its first seven-seat family SUV for Australia at the Melbourne motor show – the 2025 MG QS – due in showrooms this July or August.
The QS is a rebranded version of the Roewe RX9 sold by MG's parent company in other markets, and is larger than a Toyota Kluger, but smaller than the defunct Mazda CX-9.
Prices are yet to be confirmed, but it is set to cost more than the one-size-smaller MG HS mid-size five-seat SUV, which is priced from $35,990 to $39,990 drive-away.
"It's a bigger car, a lot more versatility, so I imagine it will be slightly more expensive. I don't think it'll be hugely more expensive, but yes [it will cost more]," MG Motor Australia chief commercial officer Giles Belcher told Drive.
It may become one of the most affordable seven-seat SUVs on sale – despite its size – competing with the likes of the Mahindra XUV700 ($39,990 to $43,990 drive-away) and ute-based LDV D90 (from $43,147 drive-away).
It is matched with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
Details of the model range are yet to be outlined, but government homologation documents list two 2.0-litre variants – the front-wheel-drive 'COM' and all-wheel drive 'DEL' – the former with 20-inch wheels, and the latter with either 20- or 21-inch wheels.
It points to three model variants in the final line-up – a base front-wheel-drive Vibe, a mid-trim all-wheel-drive Excite on 20-inch wheels, and a flagship all-wheel-drive Essence on 21s.
Measuring 4983mm long, 1967mm wide and 1778mm tall, the QS is one of the larger SUVs in the class, with seven seats as standard across a 2-3-2 configuration across the first, second and third rows.
Inside, there are two 12.3-inch touchscreens across the dashboard, a row of physical shortcut buttons underneath, and a slim centre console with a stubby electronic gear selector.
The steering wheel is shared with other MG models in Australia, and is different to the QS sold in markets such as the UAE and Mexico, where it is marketed as the MG RX9.
Specifications shown at the Melbourne motor show list wireless phone charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, and a power-operated tailgate among the features offered on the QS.
There are also a series of drive modes, adaptive suspension, and support for the MG iSmart phone app.
The vehicle on display has cloth seats, but it's expected flagship models will be available with leather, in black or khaki colour schemes.
The 2025 MG QS is due in Australian showrooms in "early Q3" (third quarter), Belcher told Drive, pointing to a July or August arrival. Registrations of interest are now open on the MG website.
Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family. Highly Commended - Young Writer of the Year 2024 (Under 30) Rising Star Journalist, 2024 Winner Scoop of The Year - 2024 Winner
