The new MG M9 Luxury EV promises a top-tier rear seat experience, delivering on many fronts though falling just shy of perfection.
Stepping into Luxury: The M9’s Rear Cabin
Luxury MPVs are often judged by the comfort and features offered in their rear seats. MG’s new flagship, the M9, aims to meet these high expectations, offering what it calls a “business-class airliner-like” experience for second-row passengers.
While it delivers impressive comfort and a long list of features, some aspects prevent it from being a flawless luxury ride. Let’s dive into what works and what could be improved.
Unrivaled Comfort & Tech Features
Business-Class Seating
The second-row ottoman seats are a highlight. They come fully loaded with 16-way power adjustment, ensuring passengers can find their ideal position. Adding to the luxury, these seats offer both heating and ventilation, plus an impressive eight different massage modes for ultimate relaxation on the go.
Each seat also features a dedicated touchscreen control integrated into the armrest. This puts various functions right at your fingertips, including massage settings, seat positioning, ambient lighting, sunroof operation, and even climate control.
Advanced Controls & Amenities
The M9 truly excels in its feature-rich cabin. It boasts triple-zone climate control, allowing individualized temperature settings for different areas. There are dual sunroofs – a single pane up front and a large panoramic unit at the rear – creating an airy feel.
Ambient lighting with 64 color options lets you set the perfect mood. For connectivity, you’ll find Type A/C USB ports, along with a handy rear 220V V2L power outlet. A unique “boss mode” allows the left-side rear passenger to effortlessly move the front passenger seat forward, maximizing legroom.
Where the M9 Falls Short
Unexpected Omissions
Despite its extensive feature list, some minor details feel out of place. Surprisingly, the sunshades for the rear windows aren’t electrically adjustable, which seems like an oversight in such a loaded vehicle. Furthermore, while most of the cabin exudes premium quality, certain areas, particularly lower down the door pads and around the second-row center console, feature plastic quality that doesn’t quite match the rest of the luxurious interior.
The Ride: A Bumpy Truth
Perhaps the most critical area for a luxury MPV is ride quality, and here the M9 leaves a bit to be desired. The suspension feels surprisingly firm for a vehicle of this size and purpose. At lower speeds, especially over rough patches or sharp bumps, road imperfections can be felt within the cabin.
This firm ride is more noticeable in the rear, where the vehicle doesn’t isolate occupants from the road as much as one might expect from a comfort-focused design. However, it’s worth noting that despite this, the cabin remains remarkably hushed and quiet, even at highway speeds, with minimal wind or road noise.
- The MG M9 offers exceptional rear seat comfort with extensive power adjustments, heating, ventilation, and massage functions.
- It’s packed with high-tech features, including dedicated touchscreens, triple-zone climate control, dual sunroofs, and versatile power options.
- Key drawbacks include a surprisingly firm ride, non-electric sunshades, and some inconsistent interior plastic quality.
Overall, the MG M9 presents a compelling package for those prioritizing rear seat comfort and features. While it has a few areas for improvement, it makes a strong case in the luxury MPV segment. Stay tuned for a full review of the MG M9, including driving impressions, coming soon.
