The Chinese conglomerate SAIC has officially launched the direct commercialization of Maxus vans and pickups in Italy. This move comes as the MG brand sees significant growth in the country, with sales rising from around 1,000 deliveries in 2021 to over 50,000 registrations in 2025. According to the report, Italy has become SAIC's best market in Europe, second only to the United Kingdom.

Maxus sales are now handled directly through SAIC Motor Italy, rather than via previous partnership agreements. The company has already captured a 3.5% share of the passenger car market thanks to MG.

At launch, the network includes 10 MG dealers, 7 dealers that previously sold Maxus, and 35 sales and service branches. The goal is to expand to 40 points by 2026, covering 90% of the country's territory.

The Maxus lineup features diesel models like the Deliver 7 and Deliver 9, along with the 4x4 all-wheel-drive T60 pickup. For urban deliveries, electric versions are available, including the eDeliver3, eDeliver5, eDeliver7, and eDeliver9. In early 2027, a compact van with a gasoline engine and full hybrid technology is expected. All commercial Maxus vehicles come with a warranty of 5 years or 160,000 km.