The MG M9 looks like a nightclub bouncer in a tailored suit – huge, intimidating, and impossible to ignore. The real highlight, however, is the second row, which is arguably one of the best in the business.
By Aakash S Paul
Photography By Team autoX
The M9 is MG’s most expensive model in India. Designed to dominate the luxury MPV space, the M9 shows that MG has left no stone unturned in creating this machine. It’s also one of the biggest vehicles on sale in India, something you realise the moment you stand beside it. The M9 looks like a nightclub bouncer in a tailored suit – huge, intimidating, and impossible to ignore.
Those imposing proportions pay off inside. Space is generous in every direction, and even third-row occupants have little reason to complain. The real highlight, however, is the second row, which is arguably one of the best in the business. The seats here come with 16-way power adjustment and touchscreens embedded into the armrests, letting passengers control everything – from seat position and air-conditioning to ambient lighting and media playback.
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The cabin itself feels opulent, but not flawless. The dual-screen setup on the dashboard – comprising a digital instrument cluster and an infotainment display – feels dated, with thick bezels and a basic-looking UI that doesn’t match the rest of the interior’s premium vibe.
As expected, the M9 wasn’t the quickest on the track. But being an EV works to its advantage. The instant torque from the electric powertrain makes it feel brisk off the line, and the floor-mounted battery pack gives it a noticeably lower centre of gravity than most petrol or diesel MPVs of its size. The absence of an engine up front makes the cabin exceptionally silent.
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Unfortunately, MG hasn’t quite perfected the suspension tuning. It’s firmer than you’d expect from a vehicle built to offer a plush ride experience.
So, while the price itself is rather attractive, considering everything the M9 has to offer, the ride quality – a necessary requirement for an MPV like this – remains its weak point.
| PARAMETERS | POINTS | SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| QUALITY | 5 | 4 |
| COMFORT / SPACE | 5 | 4 |
| REFINEMENT | 5 | 4 |
| DESIGN | 5 | 2 |
| DRIVETRAIN | 5 | 4 |
| RIDE & HANDLING | 5 | 2 |
| PRACTICALITY | 5 | 2 |
| X FACTOR | 20 | 10 |
| LAP TIME | 15 | 2.5 |
| VALUE FOR MONEY | 30 | 10 |
| TOTAL | 100 | 44.5 |