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MG U9 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5
MG U9 Explore Pro vs IONIQ 5: side-by-side Pakistan matchup with full specs and features.
Very close price band (1.1% gap)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 IONIQ 5 is priced lower
Quick summary
Price and classification for the selected trims
| Spec |
MG U9
MG U9 Explore Pro
|
Hyundai IONIQ 5
IONIQ 5
|
|---|---|---|
| Ex-factory price | PKR 22,749,000 | PKR 22,500,000 |
| Variant | MG U9 Explore Pro | IONIQ 5 |
| Brand | MG | Hyundai |
| Model | U9 | IONIQ 5 |
| Body type | Pick Up | SUV |
| Powertrain | ICE | EV |
| Engine / battery | 2498 cc | 605 Nm |
| Transmission | Automatic (AT) | - |
| Fuel type | Diesel | BEV |
| Primary specs | 2498 cc, Automatic, Diesel | 605 Nm · 72.6 kWh · 430 km (WLTP) |
| Price difference Gap PKR 249,000 · 1.1% | Higher | Lower |
Full specifications
All published specs for these variants · differences highlighted
| Specification | MG U9 MG U9 Explore Pro | Hyundai IONIQ 5 IONIQ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine/ Motor | ||
| Engine Type | Diesel | — |
| Turbo Charger | Single-Turbo | — |
| Displacement | 2498 cc | — |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Drive Train | 4x4 | — |
| Cylinder Configuration | In-Line | — |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 301 hp (225 kW) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5 |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 605 Nm |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | — |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection | GDI |
| Valve Mechanism | DOHC | — |
| Max Speed | 180 KM/H | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall Length | 5500 mm / 18'1" feet | — |
| Kerb Weight | 2550 KG | 2,100 kg |
| Overall Width | 1997 mm / 6'7" feet | — |
| Boot Space | 1200 L | 770 L |
| Overall Height | 1874 mm / 6'2" feet | — |
| Seating Capacity | 5 persons | 5 |
| Wheel Base | 3300 mm | — |
| No. of Doors | 4 doors | — |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm | — |
| Length | 5500 mm | 4,635 mm |
| Width | 1997 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1874 mm | 1,605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3300 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2540 kg |
| Exterior L x W x H (mm) | — | 4635 x 1890 x 1605 |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.6m | 5.99 m |
| Number of Seating Rows | — | 2 rows |
| Luggage Compartment Capacity | — | 770 L |
| Number of Doors | — | 5 doors |
| Luggage Compartment Capacity (Ltr.) | — | 782 (max) |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic (AT) | — |
| Gearbox | 8 - speed | — |
| Drive Modes | Eco / Normal / Sport / Snow / Mud / Sand / Tow / Custom / Rock / Deep Snow / Deep Mud / Wade / Rock Crawl | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion | — |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.6m | 5.99 m |
| Power Assisted | Electric | — |
| Suspension & Brakes | ||
| Front Suspension | Double-Wishbone | — |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | — |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link Wishbone | — |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | — |
| Wheels and Tyres | ||
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheel |
| Tyre Size | 275/55/R20 | — |
| Wheel Size | 20 in | 20" |
| Spare Tyre | Yes | — |
| PCD | 6 x 131mm | — |
| Spare Tyre Size | 20 in | — |
| Spare Tyre Type | Full size | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Mileage City | 10 Km / L | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | — |
| Mileage Highway | 12 Km / L | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Safety | ||
| Handbrake | Electric | — |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 | — |
| Air Bags | — | 6 Airbags (Driver+Passenger, Side, Curtain) |
| Seat Belt Front | — | 3 point ELR (with pretentioner & force limiter) |
| Seat Belt Rear | — | 3 point ELR (with pretentioner & force limiter) |
| Battery Charger | — | Wireless Charger + 180W outlet |
| Exterior | ||
| Colored Outside Door Handles | Black | — |
| Door Outside Handle | — | Flush Type (Body Color) |
| Door Inside Handle | — | Alloy effect finish |
| Power Window | — | Auto Up/Down & Safety (D+P) |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheel |
| Wheel Size | 20 in | 20" |
| with Puddle Lamps Door Door Trim | — | Single Tone |
| Surround View Wheel & Tyre Wheel Type | — | Alloy Wheel |
| Tyre pressure monitoring System Spare Tyre Full Size Wheel & Tyre | — | Full Size |
| Infotainment and Instrumentation | ||
| Number of Speakers | 8 | 6 (Premium Bose Sound System) |
| Display Size | 12.3 in Standard LCD | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital LCD | — |
| Comfort and Convenience | ||
| Seat Material Type | Leather With Powered Adjustment | — |
| Climate Control | Double Zone | — |
| Key Type | Smart Entry | — |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 KG | — |
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 2498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 605 Nm |
| Overview | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 persons | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | — |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 301 hp (225 kW) |
| Power | — | 301 hp (225 kW) |
| Motor Power | — | 301 hp (225 kW) |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Capacity | — | 72.6 kWh |
| Electric Range | — | 430 km (WLTP) |
| AC Charging Power | — | 11 kW |
| DC Charging Power | — | 350 kW |
| Energy Consumption | — | 19 kWh/100km |
| DC 10–80% | — | 18 min |
| Interior | ||
| Steering Wheel Material | — | Leather Wrapped |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | — | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Steering Switches | — | Audio + MID + Voice Control + Cruise Control |
| Cluster Type | — | 12.3 Digital Display |
| Front Powered Seats | — | 10-way powered (D+P) |
| Lumbar Support | — | 2-way (D+P) |
| Rear Seat Folding | — | 60:40 Split folding Seats |
| Screen | — | 12.3" Infotainment Display |
| USB / AUX | — | USB (x5) |
| Number of Speakers | 8 | 6 (Premium Bose Sound System) |
| Powered Seats | — | Driver (10-way) + Passenger (8-way) |
| Type | — | 50:50 Folding |
| AM / FM Radio MP3 AVN Screen | — | 8" Display |
| Performance | ||
| Electric Motor Max. Power (kW (ps)) | — | 239 (305) |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 305 hp |
| Electric Motor Max. Torque (nm) | — | 605 |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 605 Nm |
| Capacity (KWH) | — | 84 |
| Drive Type | — | AWD |
| Power Output (kW) | — | 253 |
| Acceleration 0-100 | — | 5.2 s |
| Energy density (kWh/kg) | — | 160.2 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Voltage (V) | — | 653 |
| Warranty | — | 4 Years / 100,000 km |
| All-Electric-Range | — | upto 500 km |
| Drive System | — | AWD |
| Transmission Gear Shift | — | Column type Shift-by-wire |
| Drive Mode Select | — | Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow |
| Suspension Front | — | Macpherson Strut Type |
| Suspension Rear | — | Multi-link |
| Brake Front | — | 17" Disc (Ventilated) |
| Brake Rear | — | 17" Disc (Ventilated) |
| Powertrain | — | BEV |
| Engine | — | Electric (BEV) |
| Max Power | — | 227 hp |
| Max Power rpm | — | 5500 |
| Max Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Max Torque rpm | — | 1000 |
| Cylinders | — | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.5 |
| Emission Standard | — | Euro 5 |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection | GDI |
| Multi-Terrain Mode | — | (Snow, Mud, Sand) + Active On-Demand 4WD |
| Price | ||
| Ex-Factory Price | — | PKR 22,500,000 |
Features & equipment
Present / absent across these trims · never invented
| Feature | MG U9 MG U9 Explore Pro | Hyundai IONIQ 5 IONIQ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||
| 540° Camera | Not available | Not verified |
| Active Bonet | Not available | Not verified |
| Active Headrest | Not available | Not verified |
| Active Steering | Yes | Not verified |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not available | Not verified |
| Advanced Air Bags System (AABS) | Yes | Not verified |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | Yes | Not verified |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm System | Yes | Not verified |
| Anti Theft Wheel Bolts | Not available | Not verified |
| Auto Cruise Control | Not verified | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Yes | Not verified |
| BlindSpot Detection (BSD) | Yes | Not verified |
| Blind Spot View Monitor | Not verified | Yes |
| Brake Assist (BA) | Yes | Not verified |
| Child Lock | Yes | Not verified |
| Collision Detection | Yes | Not verified |
| Crash Auto Door Unlock | Not available | Not verified |
| Door Opening Warning | Yes | Not verified |
| Down Hill Assist Control | Yes | Not verified |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | Yes | Not verified |
| Driver Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Not verified |
| Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Not verified |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Not verified | Yes |
| Handbrake | Yes | Not verified |
| Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) | Not verified | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist Control | Yes | Not verified |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Not verified |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors | Yes | Not verified |
| ISOFIX Seat Anchors | Not verified | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) | Yes | Not verified |
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) | Yes | Not verified |
| Moving Object Detection System | Not available | Not verified |
| NCAP Safety Rating | Not available | Not verified |
| Night Vision | Not available | Not verified |
| No. of Airbags | Yes | Not verified |
| No. of Seatbelts | Yes | Not verified |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) | Yes | Not verified |
| Parking Sensor | Not verified | Yes |
| Passenger Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Not verified |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Not verified | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Yes | Not verified |
| Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB) | Yes | Not verified |
| Rear Occupant Alert | Not verified | Yes |
| Rollover Stability Control (RSC) | Not available | Not verified |
| Runflat Tyres | Not available | Not verified |
| Speed Limiter | Not available | Not verified |
| Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock | Yes | Not verified |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | Not available | Not verified |
| Traction Control | Yes | Not verified |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | Not verified | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-Load Technology | Not verified | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control | Yes | Not verified |
| Wireless Charging | Not verified | Yes |
| Exterior | ||
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Not verified |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Not verified |
| Antenna | Not verified | Yes |
| Auto Light Control | Not verified | Yes |
| Auto Retractable Side Mirrors | Yes | Not verified |
| Bumper Front | Not verified | Yes |
| Bumper Rear | Not verified | Yes |
| Colored Outside Door Handles | Yes | Not verified |
| Daytime Running Lamp | Not verified | Yes |
| Defogger | Yes | Not verified |
| Door Trim | Not verified | Yes |
| DRLs | Yes | Not verified |
| Dual Exhaust | Yes | Not verified |
| Dual LED Lamps (Low & High Projection) | Not verified | Yes |
| Electrically Retractable | Not verified | Yes |
| Fog Lights | Yes | Not verified |
| Front Radiator Grille | Not verified | Yes |
| Front Rear | Not verified | Yes |
| Headlight Delay | Not verified | Yes |
| Heated | Not verified | Yes |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Yes | Not verified |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes | Not verified |
| LED Headlamps | Yes | Not verified |
| Map Pocket | Not verified | Yes |
| Moon Roof | Not available | Not verified |
| Mud Guard (Front & Rear) Bumper Front | Not verified | Yes |
| Panaromic Sun-Roof | Yes | Not verified |
| Power Adjustable | Not verified | Yes |
| Power Boot | Yes | Not verified |
| Power Retractable | Not verified | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Not verified |
| Rear Combination Lamp | Not verified | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lamp | Yes | Not verified |
| Rear Fog Lamps | Not verified | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | Not available | Not verified |
| Rear Wiper | Not available | Not verified |
| Roof Rack | Yes | Not verified |
| Side Mirror Finish | Not verified | Yes |
| Side Mirrors with Indicators | Yes | Not verified |
| Side Moulding | Not verified | Yes |
| Side Steps | Yes | Not verified |
| Spoiler | Not verified | Yes |
| Sunroof | Yes | Not verified |
| Sun Visor | Vanity Mirror with Illumination | Not verified | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring System | Not verified | Yes |
| Welcome Lamps Rear Lights Rear Combination Lamp | Not verified | Yes |
| Wind Blocker | Not available | Not verified |
| with LED Turn Signal | Not verified | Yes |
| Infotainment and Instrumentation | ||
| AM/FM Radio | Yes | Not verified |
| Android Auto | Yes | Not verified |
| Apple Car Play | Yes | Not verified |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Not verified |
| Cassette Player | Not available | Not verified |
| CD Player | Not available | Not verified |
| Display Size | Yes | Not verified |
| DVD Player | Not available | Not verified |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Not verified |
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | Not available | Not verified |
| Instrument Cluster | Yes | Not verified |
| Multi Info | Yes | Not verified |
| Navigation | Yes | Not verified |
| Number of Speakers | Yes | Not verified |
| Optional Navigation | Not available | Not verified |
| Rear Seat Entertainment | Not available | Not verified |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Not verified |
| Tachometer | Yes | Not verified |
| USB and Auxillary Cable | Yes | Not verified |
| Voice Control | Yes | Not verified |
| Wireless CarPlay | Yes | Not verified |
| Comfort and Convenience | ||
| 3rd Row AC Vents | Not available | Not verified |
| 360 Camera | Yes | Not verified |
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Not verified |
| Air Purifier | Yes | Not verified |
| Ambient Light | Yes | Not verified |
| Arm Rest | Yes | Not verified |
| Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror | Yes | Not verified |
| Auto Brake Hold | Yes | Not verified |
| Automatic Head Lamps | Yes | Not verified |
| Auto Parking System | Not available | Not verified |
| Boss Seat Switch | Not available | Not verified |
| Cargo Light | Yes | Not verified |
| Central Locking | Yes | Not verified |
| Climate Control | Yes | Not verified |
| CoolBox | Not available | Not verified |
| Cup Holders | Yes | Not verified |
| Driver Seat Electric Adjustment | Yes | Not verified |
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Yes | Not verified |
| Driver Seat Memory Function | Yes | Not verified |
| Driving Modes | Yes | Not verified |
| Electric Curtain – Front | Not available | Not verified |
| Electric Curtain – Rear | Not available | Not verified |
| Front Camera | Not available | Not verified |
| Front Power Outlet | Yes | Not verified |
| Gas Shock Absorber | Not available | Not verified |
| Glove Box Lamp | Not available | Not verified |
| Headlight On Reminder | Yes | Not verified |
| Heated Seats | Yes | Not verified |
| Heated Steering | Yes | Not verified |
| Heater | Yes | Not verified |
| Interior Lighting | Yes | Not verified |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Not verified |
| Key Type | Yes | Not verified |
| Live Traffic Information | Not available | Not verified |
| Paddle Shifter | Yes | Not verified |
| Passenger Seat Electric Adjustment | Yes | Not verified |
| Power Door Locks | Yes | Not verified |
| Power Mirrors | Yes | Not verified |
| Power Steering | Yes | Not verified |
| Power Windows | Yes | Not verified |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Not verified |
| Rear Central Control | Not available | Not verified |
| Rear Folding Seat | Not available | Not verified |
| Rear Headrest | Yes | Not verified |
| Rear Power Outlet | Yes | Not verified |
| Remote Boot/Fuel-Lid | Not available | Not verified |
| Remote Engine Start | Not available | Not verified |
| Road Sign Assist | Not available | Not verified |
| Seat Material Type | Yes | Not verified |
| Steering Adjustment | Yes | Not verified |
| Steering Switches | Yes | Not verified |
| Sun Visor | Yes | Not verified |
| Towing Capacity | Yes | Not verified |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Not verified |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Not verified |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Not verified |
| Comfort | ||
| Cruise Control | Yes | Not verified |
| Forward and Reverse Park Assist Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Not available | Yes |
| Smart Key with Push Button Start | Yes | Not verified |
| Features | ||
| 20-inch aero-optimized alloy wheels | Not verified | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support | Not verified | Yes |
| Column-type shift-by-wire gear selector | Not verified | Yes |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control | Not verified | Yes |
| Dual 12.3-inch instrumentation screens | Not verified | Yes |
| Dual LED headlamps | Not verified | Yes |
| Eco-processed leather upholstery | Not verified | Yes |
| Electronic chrome rearview mirror | Not verified | Yes |
| Paddle shifters for regenerative braking control | Not verified | Yes |
| Parametric pixel LED taillamps | Not verified | Yes |
| Parking distance warning sensors | Not verified | Yes |
| Push-start button | Not verified | Yes |
| Remote engine start | Not verified | Yes |
| Smart keyless entry | Not verified | Yes |
| Smart powered tailgate system | Not verified | Yes |
| Wireless smartphone charging pad | Not verified | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Brake Assist (BA) | Not verified | Yes |
| Electric Motor type | Not verified | Yes |
| Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) | Not verified | Yes |
| Electronic Parking Brake - Auto Brake Hold | Not verified | Yes |
| Intake System | Not verified | Yes |
| Shock Absorber Front | Not verified | Yes |
| Shock Absorber Rear | Not verified | Yes |
| Type | Not verified | Yes |
| Interior | ||
| 3rd Row AC | Not verified | Yes |
| AM / FM Radio | Not verified | Yes |
| Android Auto & Apple Car Play | Not verified | Yes |
| Armrest with Cup Holder | Not verified | Yes |
| Auto Defogger | Not verified | Yes |
| Burglar Alarm | Not verified | Yes |
| Cargo Lamp | Not verified | Yes |
| Central Door Locking | Not verified | Yes |
| Centre Console Box | Not verified | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Not verified | Yes |
| Foot Rest | Not verified | Yes |
| Front Personal Lamp | Not verified | Yes |
| Headrest | Not verified | Yes |
| Heated Seats | Not verified | Yes |
| Immobilizer Seat Seat Upholstery | Not verified | Yes |
| Inside Rear View Mirror | Not verified | Yes |
| Luggage Lamp | Not verified | Yes |
| Memory Seats | Not verified | Yes |
| Mood Lamp | Not verified | Yes |
| MP3 | Not verified | Yes |
| Overhead Console Lamp | Not verified | Yes |
| Powered Tail Gate | Not verified | Yes |
| Push Start Buttom | Not verified | Yes |
| Rear AC Ventilation | Not verified | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamp | Not verified | Yes |
| Rear Side Door Curtain | Not verified | Yes |
| Rear Sliding Seats | Not verified | Yes |
| Room Lamp | Not verified | Yes |
| Seat Back Pocket | Not verified | Yes |
| Seat Back Pocket 2nd Row Seats Headrest | Not verified | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Not verified | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not verified | Yes |
| Smart Tail Gate | Not verified | Yes |
| Smart Tail Gate Key Set Keyless Entry | Not verified | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror with Illumination | Not verified | Yes |
| Ventilated Seat | Not verified | Yes |
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