MG Philippines is entering a segment dominated typically by Japanese legacy brands: the pickup truck segment. The first-ever MG TRQ-L aims to capture buyers with its value-for-money pricing and well-rounded set of features. Watch our first impressions.
Measuring in at 5,365 mm in length and 1,960 mm in width, the MG TRQ-L is one of the longest and widest in the pickup truck segment. And with its 1-ton (1,055 kilograms) and 2.5-ton towing capacity, it’s capable of meeting both private and business needs. It comes in Warm White, Astral Silver, Metal Black, and Metal Ash Gray. Scarlet Red is offered exclusively on the AT variant.
The MG TRQ-L comes in one single variant with two transmission options: a 6-speed manual and an 8-speed automatic. It’s powered by a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine producing 161 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 2,400 rpm. It only comes in rear-wheel drive.
The TRQ-L’s performance is backed up by a toughened construction with a laser-welded body. Moreover, is comes packing a wide array of safety features including dual SRS airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program with hill descent control, and tire pressure monitoring.
Inside, the MG TRQ-L goes for a high value proposition with features such as leather seats with a 6-way power adjust driver’s seat, push-start with passive keyless entry, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, steering wheel controls, and rear AC vents.
Pricing, including introductory offers are as follows:
- MG TRQ-L 4x2 MT – P 1,248,888 (Introductory Price: P 1,198,888)
- MG TRQ-L 4x2 AT – P 1,338,888 (Introductory Price: P 1,318,888)
The introductory prices will be offered exclusively to the first 200 customers, who will also enjoy two complimentary accessories — Tailgate Assist and Corner Step — as part of their purchase.
Check out the full specs below or watch our first impressions.
2026 MG TRQ-L Philippine Specs
Dimensions & Weights
- Overall Length: 5,365 mm
- Overall Width: 1,960 mm
- Overall Height: 1,857 mm
- Bed Dimensions: 1,485 x 1,510 x 1530 mm
- Wheelbase: 3,155 mm
- Front Tread: 1,580 mm
- Rear Tread: 1,580 mm
- Ground Clearance: 215 mm
- Seats: 5
- Curb Weight: 1,915 kg (1,945 kg for AT)
- Payload Capacity: 1,035 kg (1,055 kg for AT)
- 2.0-liter Turbo Diesel (1,966 cc)
- Maximum Output: 161 PS (118.5 kw) @ 4,000 rpm
- Maximum Torque: 400 Nm @ 1,500 to 2,400 rpm
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 73 L
- Transmission: 6-speed MT or 8-speed AT
- Emissions: Euro 4
- Eco, Normal, Power Modes
- Hydraulic Power Steering
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel w/ Tilt Adjustment
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Leaf Spring
- Front Brakes: Disc
- Rear Brakes: Disc
- Manual Parking Brake
- Sports Roll Bar (AT only)
- Roof Rails (AT only)
- Side Step Board (AT only)
- Halogen Headlight w/ Manual Adjust (Halogen Projector Headlight w/ Manual Adjust for AT)
- Rear Foglamp
- Power Adjust Side Mirrors w/ Power Fold
- 16-inch Alloy Wheels w/ 245/70R16 All-Terrain Tires
- Painted Bedliner
- 10.25-inch Touchscreen Audio System
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- USB Ports x 2
- Speakers: 2
- Manual AC w/ Rear Vents
- Day/Night Rearview Mirror
- 6-way Power Adjust Driver’s Seat
- 4-way Manual Adjust Front Driver’s Seat
- Leather Seats
- Speed-Sensing Door Locks
- Power Windows
- Conventional Rotary Start w/ Keyless Entry (One Push Start System w/ Keyless Entry for AT)
- Reverse Parking Sensors w/ Camera
- Dual SRS Airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Control
- Hill Descent Control (AT only)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (AT only)
Too old for today's pickup. Send in the EV or PHEV instead.
ReplyDeleteYou can future proof by going with the EVs that can be fitted for a ramp/lift for wheelchairs ✌️
DeleteNobody would buy a MG Maxus pickup truck EV priced at 1.9 Million up to 2.6 Million Pesos
DeleteWhile australia's now getting the latest u9 pick up, here we are being dumped with outdated trucks from china.. come on MG!!!
ReplyDeleteWe always get the outdated stuff (regardless of brand). Don't act like it's only happened now. 😄
DeleteMG U9 is a much more expensive premium pickup truck which is gonna be priced like a Ranger Raptor and Hilux GR-S
DeleteMG Philippines wants to focus first on selling affordable vehicles instead of overpriced premium ones that gonna rot at dealerships.
Nice try. Its another dump of old model, that analog gauge cluster brings back nostalgia
ReplyDeleteA step backwards for Chinese brands.
ReplyDeleteMG wants to focus more on affordable and value for money vehicles instead of selling overpriced newer ones.
DeleteThe projector type headlights, step boards, push start, traction control, hill start assist, and the leather seats are only available for the AT TRQ. For MT, they have standard headlights, rotary key start, and fabric seats. Just saw them yesterday at MG Gallery.
ReplyDeleteOld, junks
ReplyDeleteNah..It's brand new.
DeleteNavara is way more older than that