MG has announced its latest plug-in hybrid electric SUV, called the S9 in the UK. The car is a seven-seater and marks MG’s first three-row plug-in hybrid electric vehicle globally. The car features a petrol engine and an electric motor to enable electric-only running as well as long-distance running capabilities. For Indian buyers who are observing the rapid expansion of electric SUVs in the country, MG’s S9 plug-in hybrid electric SUV marks its entry into the large family SUV space currently occupied by diesel-powered vehicles. The car is said to be placed higher up from existing MG SUVs and is likely to compete with cars such as the Skoda Kodiaq if launched in India. However, its launch in India has not been confirmed yet.