Previewed in Malaysia in August, the MG Cyberster is now open for booking ahead of its public debut at the paultan.org Auto Car Expo 2024 this weekend, October 26 and 27. With the news comes estimated pricing for the sole dual-motor all-wheel-drive model, which is expected to retail below RM350,000.
For that, you get a total system output of 544 PS (400 kW) and 725 Nm of torque. So equipped, the Cyberster completes the century sprint in just 3.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 201 km/h. But this two-seat roadster is a far cry from the lightweight sports cars that defined the (now Chinese-owned) British brand’s past, and that’s due to the standard-fit 77 kWh battery.
This provides a WLTP-rated range of 444 km, and with support for up to 144 kW of DC fast charging, topping up the pack from 10 to 80% takes 38 minutes. There’s only a 7 kW on-board charger, however, so charging the battery from 10 to 100% using an AC wallbox takes a yawning 10.5 hours.
Taking inspiration from the iconic MGB Roadster, the Cyberster certainly cuts an attractive figure, led by a shark nose front end with almond-shaped LED headlights and a split lower air intake. With little in the way of adornment along the sides, the eyes are drawn towards the sharp front fender line that sweeps into the doors, before being picked up the deliciously voluptuous rear haunches.
At the back, you’ll find probably the Cyberster’s second most obnoxious design cue – the Union Jack-inspired taillights that form a literal arrow in concert with the indicators. Of course, you won’t miss the actual most obnoxious feature – a pair of powered (!) scissor doors that give the car some Lamborghini-style visual drama. The Malaysian-spec model rides on the largest available 20-inch “Jetstream” seven-spoke alloy wheels, seen here.
Step inside and you’ll find a cockpit-like cabin that wraps around the driver, available in either black-and red or grey-and-white colour schemes. Both occupants sit on plush sports seats with six-way power adjustment, memory and Nappa leather and Alcantara upholstery in either red or grey (depending on on the exterior colour selected), facing a sporty flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddles for selecting the drive modes and regenerative braking strength.
But the highlight is the bank of screens, consisting of a 10.25-inch digital instrument display that is flanked by two more seven-inch touchscreens for controlling the infotainment and vehicular functions. Another seven-inch touchscreen housing the dual-zone climate controls sits on the centre console. Other features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an eight-speaker Bose sound system.
The Cyberster is also available with a full range of driver assistance features, including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert with auto brake, rear collision warning and a door opening warning.
Quite striking, eh? If you want to check out this svelte red beauty (Dynamic Red is only one of the four colours available, including Inca Yellow, Camden Grey and English White) for yourself, head on over to ACE 2024 this weekend, October 26 and 27 at Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC). Entrance is free.
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Literally a toy sports car that is disposable, wow. Good luck if you get into a crash with that 725 Nm of torque on public roads.
So a MG4 XPOWER with 3.8 sec cost half the price now that shows more worth it.
Nice car, but I see a design flaw in the cockpit. The seeing wheel is literally blocking the 2 side screen where some important info are…like map, etc.
So we need peep left and right to see details? Very bahaya to drive like this ler….
top speed is very disappointing.
“Of course, you won’t miss the actual most obnoxious feature – a pair of powered (!) scissor doors”
To each their own but I think it’s the most wonderful, remarkable and outstandingly stupendous single feature of this car
scissor doors are only obnoxious if it’s a china car. it’s fine if a lambo or mclaren has it. see how bias the author is
It is obnoxious for a non super car brand to carry that scissor door. It is too “look at me” when there is really not much to look at.
I would prefer this car to come with ordinary doors, get rid of the arrow tail lights, and price it rm100k cheaper.
its only obnoxiously of China car had scissor doors. perfectly fine if tesla or lambo or mclaren has it.
very bias editor
it’s perfectly admirable and not obnoxious if lambo, mclaren, tesla makes scissor doors
it’s only obnoxious , if a china car has scissor doors