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News18
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
MG M9 Electric Launched In India, Here's How Internet Users Criticised Model
Last Updated: Under the hood, MG M9 uses a 90 kWh Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt battery that generates a maximum power of 245 BHP and 350 Nm, and offers maximum range up to 500 km on a single charge. The JSW MG Motor has finally launched a premium-class MPV called M9. The model has been released at the starting price of Rs 69.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available only in a single fully loaded version. It made its official presence at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Ever since the latest offering from the brand under its premium arm 'MG Select' made its presence in the Indian market, it has received both positive and negative responses from customers. Social Media Reaction While some internet users call it the baby of Toyota Vellfire and Kia Carnival, some call it a pure disaster electric avatar. The potential buyers somehow showed some interest, but said the model could be better if it were ICE or Hybrid. Fails To Impress Masses? Amid all the criticism, it would be interesting to see if the apartment-size MPV will be able to dominate the segment or not. Meanwhile, the EV somehow turn heads in the market with its futuristic design, a big thanks to a boxy design and fully LED treatment at both ends. It has been treated with a futuristic set of LED units at the back with a trending connected light bar. Battery and Range Under the hood, MG M9 uses a 90 kWh Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt battery that generates a maximum power of 245 BHP and 350 Nm. It claims to offer a maximum range up to 500 km on a single charge. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
MG M9 to launch tomorrow. Here's how much it might cost
The MG M9 looks imposing from the front. Notify me The MG M9 all-electric three-row luxury MPV is set to be launched on July 23, i.e tomorrow. Unveiled at the Auto Expo 2025 in New Delhi, this JSW MG Motor's flagship electric vehicle is the fifth EV to be announced for the Indian market. Booking opened in May 2025 for a token amount of ₹ 51,000. The M9 will be retailed by MG Select, the premium retail network of the brand, along with the Cyberster electric sports car. With prices expected to start at ₹ 70 lakh, the MG M9 will rival the likes of the Kia Carnival, while also indirectly competing with the Toyota M9 is MG's first people-carrier in India and being a CBU import. MG M9 EV: Battery and range The MG M9 EV comes with a 90 kWh lithium-ion battery with a range of 500 km on a single charge. It has a front-mounted motor producing 241 bhp and 350 Nm of torque for a top speed of 180 kmph. The battery also takes about 8.5 hours to be charged fully from 5 per cent to 100 per cent using an 11 kW charger. It also features DC fast charging, which has the capability of charging the battery from 30 per cent to 80 per cent in 30 minutes. Also Read : MG M9 India-spec features, range and variants confirmed: Here's what you should know MG M9 EV: Design and dimensions The M9 measures 5,270 mm in length, 2,000 mm in width, and 1,840 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 3,200 mm, which is wider than rivals such as the Carnival and Vellfire. The front grille is closed-off trapezoidal, LED headlamps resting on the bumper, and LED DRLs joined together above. It comes equipped with electric sliding doors, 19-inch self-healing Continental ContiSeal alloy wheels, and rear LED taillights, an electric tailgate, and roof spoiler. MG M9 EV: Interior and features The plush cabin features three-zone climate control, 2nd-row ottoman seats with heating, cooling, and massage, operated through a handrail-mounted touchscreen. Individual entertainment screens for rear passengers and a Chamois-wrapped dual-pane sunroof add to the ambiance, with an open feel. The front of the MPV has a minimalist dashboard with two displays: a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a 7-inch instrument panel. HVAC buttons are placed on a touch-sensitive panel underneath the infotainment screen. The centre console floats with cupholders, wireless charger, and under-arm storage. The front seats are electronically adjustable with 4-way lumbar support and ventilation. Also watch: MG M9 EV first drive review: Luxury made sustainable MG M9 EV: Safety features The M9 comes with seven airbags, ABS, ESP with auto hold, and TPMS. It also features an ADAS package consisting of Adaptive Cruise Control, Integrated Cruise Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking, lane-keeping assist, a speed assist system, and a 360-degree surround view screen. While yet to be tested by Bharat NCAP, it has received five-star ratings in European and Australian NCAP crash tests. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India, Upcoming EV Bikes in India. First Published Date: 20 Jul 2025, 08:25 am IST
Hindustan Times
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
MG M9 EV to be launched in India on July 21st. Here's what the limousine packs…
The MG M9 EV will roll onto Indian shores on July 21st. Notify me The MG M9 all-electric three-row luxury MPV will be launching in India on July 21st. Unveiled at the Auto Expo 2025 in New Delhi, this flagship electric model from JSW MG Motor is the fifth EV introduced for the Indian market. Bookings have been open since May 2025 against a token deposit of ₹ 51,000. The M9 will be sold through MG Select, the brand's premium retail network, alongside the Cyberster electric sports car. It aims to compete with vehicles like the Toyota Vellfire and Kia Carnival in the luxury MPV segment. This marks MG's first people-carrier in India, and as a CBU import, it is expected to be priced between ₹ 65-70 lakh (ex-showroom). MG M9 EV: Battery and range The MG M9 EV features a 90 kWh lithium-ion battery, offering an estimated range of 500 km per charge. Its front-mounted electric motor produces 241 bhp and 350 Nm of torque, enabling a top speed of 180 kmph. The battery can be fully charged from 5 per cent to 100 per cent in around 8.5 hours using an 11 kW charger. It also supports DC fast charging, which can take the battery from 30 per cent to 80 per cent in just 30 minutes. Also Read : MG M9 first drive review: A new era for luxury MPVs MG M9 EV: Design and dimensions With three rows and seven seats, the M9 measures 5,270 mm in length, 2,000 mm in width, and 1,840 mm in height. Its wheelbase is 3,200 mm, making it larger than competitors like the Carnival and Vellfire. The design features a closed-off trapezoidal front grille, sleek LED headlamps mounted on the bumper, and connected LED DRLs above. It has electric sliding doors, 19-inch alloy wheels with self-healing Continental ContiSeal tyres, and rear LED taillights, an electric tailgate, and a roof spoiler. Watch: MG M9 EV first drive review: Luxury made sustainable MG M9 EV: Variants and colours Globally, the M9 EV comes in two variants. While both offer similar performance and safety features, the top-spec model features natural leather upholstery, electrically adjustable ottoman seats in the second row, and offers ventilation, heating, and massage functions for both the first and second row seats. In India, the MPV will be available only in the fully loaded top variant, called the Presidential Limo. It will be offered in Metal Black, Concrete Grey, and Pearl Lustre White, with a cabin finished in a cognac brown leather and suede blend. Also Read : No impact of rare earth magnets shortage on production in near future: JSW MG Motor MG M9 EV: Interior and features The luxurious cabin includes a three-zone climate control system, 2nd-row ottoman seats with heating, cooling, and massage, controlled via a touchscreen on the handrail. Rear passengers get individual entertainment screens, and the cabin is enhanced with a Chamois-wrapped dual-pane sunroof to create an airy feel. The front of the MPV features a minimalist dashboard with two screens: a 12.3-inch infotainment display and a 7-inch instrument cluster. HVAC controls are on a touch-sensitive panel below the infotainment screen. The floating centre console includes cupholders, a wireless charger, and under-arm storage. Both front seats are electronically adjustable with 4-way lumbar support and ventilation. MG M9 EV: Safety features The M9 is equipped with seven airbags, ABS, ESP with auto hold, and TPMS. It also offers an ADAS suite that includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Integrated Cruise Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking, lane-keeping aids, a speed assist system, and a 360-degree surround view monitor. Although yet to be tested by Bharat NCAP, it has achieved five-star ratings from European and Australian NCAP crash tests. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India, Upcoming EV Bikes in India. First Published Date: 16 Jul 2025, 19:21 pm IST
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
No impact of rare earth magnets shortage on production in near future: JSW MG Motor
JSW MG Motor sees no immediate threat to production due to rare earth magnet shortage. Notify me While the global automotive industry is facing a shortage of rare earth magnets owing to China's ban on the critical element, JSW MG Motor on Wednesday claimed that the OEM has not been impacted due to the crisis. The carmaker has said that the shortage of the key component has not impacted its production as of now is unlikely to impact it in the immediate future. However, the carmaker is keeping a close eye on the developments. The shortage of rare earth magnets is expected to hit hard the electric vehicle manufacturers as well as the internal combustion engine-propelled vehicle makers. The key component is used heavily in both electric vehicles as well as in ICE models. JSW MG Motor sells both electric cars and ICE models in the Indian passenger vehicle market. Speaking on the rare earth magnet crisis, Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor, said that it is a serious issue, and it is an issue on which the industry body is working alongside the government to find a resolution. The critical material shortage not only impacts EVs, but ICE products as well, PTI has quoted him as saying. He also reportedly said it was important to ensure that, as an association, industry body, we work alongside the government to have this issue addressed, which is the key. "I think we are getting all the support right now from the government in terms of ensuring that they are able to push the discussions further to try and address these issues that are coming up. Because it impacts many components both in ICE and EV, so if someone thinks that this is only impacting EVs, that is not true," Mehrotra reportedly said. He emphasised that these are the components which go into many of the modules of the cars, and therefore, it is very important that the association is working very closely with the government to ensure that this issue does not impact the production for all OEMs. Whether it's passenger and commercial vehicles or two-wheelers, everybody is going to see an impact of the same, he added. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 10 Jul 2025, 09:20 am IST
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Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
No immediate production impact due to rare-earth crunch: JSW MG Motor
JSW MG Motor India, which is now focussing on launching more premium cars after tasting success with its mass-market electric vehicle (EV) Windsor, says that the shortage of rare earth components is not impacting the company's production plans at the moment, and that it is keeping a close watch on the situation. Anurag Mehrotra, managing director, JSW MG Motor, told reporters on the sidelines of the launch of the company's first premium car showroom 'MG Select' in Thane on Wednesday that the firm is as impacted as other players, and that the automotive industry body — Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) — is working with the government to find some resolution to the issue. JSW MG Motor has a Chinese link as it is a joint venture between India's JSW and China's SAIC Motor. "We are as impacted or not impacted as any other vehicle maker in the country," Mehrotra said, adding that it is a very serious issue as it impacts many components, both in ICE (internal combustion engine) and EV. ALSO READ: JSW MG Motor India expects EVs to make up 65% of sales by end of 2025 "The association is working very closely with the government to ensure that this issue does not impact the production for all vehicles. Whether it's passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles or two-wheelers, everybody is going to see an impact," he added. The company's production is unlikely to be impacted in the "immediate future", but it will have to "watch the situation very carefully', according to him. "Because at this point of time, we have a longer lead time of three-four months of cycle. So, the parts that we are getting today had a three-month cycle, which means the orders placed in April are being delivered now. Since the issue has surfaced in the last three-six months, we have to very cautiously watch what happens in the coming months for us," Mehrotra said. At the MG Select showroom in Thane, the company will display MG Cyberster and M9 Presidential Limousine in the initial phase. It has announced plans to set up 14 such outlets in 13 key cities by the end of the third quarter of 2025 calendar. JSW MG Motor has a manufacturing facility at Halol in Gujarat, with an annual production capacity of over 100,000 units. Stating that the two premium car models — Cyberster and M9 — are built in many ways for India and are "affordable luxury", JSW MG Motor Director Parth Jindal said this will elevate the MG brand. "It will showcase the true power of the technology that we have, the true power of the joint venture that we have between JSW and Shanghai Auto, and we look forward to bringing more cutting-edge products every year, (and) this will be the first (in the series),' Jindal said. "Therefore, we have decided to first bring these two products in. Of course, there will be other products that we will bring. But the first two products are really where we believe we can disrupt the market and create a differentiation in the marketplace. Next year we hope to bring in more products, and we will always bring in cars that are the newest in technology… They will be either electric or plug-in hybrid," he added. The company is set to reveal the prices of the two luxury EV car models later this month. Asked whether the company was looking at launching hybrid models as well, Mehrotra said: "So, we have clearly articulated our playbook that we will focus on new energy vehicles to deliver clean mobility solutions. That is really the goal that we are working towards. And for clean energy, all powertrains that are required will be made available depending on the business case, whether it is for EVs, plug-in hybrids or hybrids." (With inputs from PTI)
