Verdict
These are radically different answers to RM300k motoring. The RM328,800 GAC M8 costs RM28,900 more, but brings seven seats, five doors and a 3,070 mm wheelbase for family carrying; its plug-in hybrid system has a 25.57 kWh battery and 106 km EV range. The RM299,900 MG Cyberster is a two-seat convertible with 338 PS and 475 Nm from its single motor, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds against the M8’s 8.8 seconds. Its 77 kWh battery, 508 km range and 144 kW DC charging suit buyers committed to EV use, not large-family transport.
Pick the GAC M8 if you need seven seats, powered sliding doors and a plug-in hybrid MPV rather than a two-seat EV.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a two-seat convertible EV with 338 PS, 508 km range and far quicker 144 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: GAC M8 RM328,800; MG Cyberster RM299,900.
- Seating and doors: GAC M8 has 7 seats and 5 doors; MG Cyberster has 2 seats and 2 doors.
- Battery and EV range: GAC M8 has 25.57 kWh and 106 km; MG Cyberster has 77 kWh and 508 km.
- Motor output: GAC M8 has 179 PS and 300 Nm; MG Cyberster has 338 PS and 475 Nm.
- Performance: GAC M8 reaches 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds; MG Cyberster does it in 5.0 seconds.
- DC charging: GAC M8 charges at 40 kW; MG Cyberster charges at 144 kW.
M8
- Seven seats with second-row captain's chairs and a split-folding third row.
- Powered sliding doors and powered boot.
- 280-litre boot and 3,070 mm wheelbase.
- Its 179 PS, 300 Nm motor and 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Cyberster.
- 106 km EV range and 40 kW DC charging are far behind the Cyberster’s 508 km and 144 kW.
- It costs RM28,900 more.
Cyberster
- 338 PS and 475 Nm motor output, with 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds.
- 77 kWh battery, 508 km EV range and 144 kW DC charging.
- Rear-wheel drive, double-wishbone front suspension and 19-inch Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres.
- Only two seats and two doors, against the M8’s seven seats and five doors.
- 249-litre boot is smaller than the M8’s 280 litres.
- Single-zone air-conditioning and no rear air-con vents, versus the M8’s dual-zone system and rear vents.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800 | RM299,900✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 179 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | 475 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 25.57 kWh | 77 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 106 km | 508 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 144 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | 5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,212 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,420 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Windshield | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Second row Individual Captain's Seats, 60:40 Split-folding Third row | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade and Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 16-Speaker Yamaha Sound System | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Powered Scissor Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 150,000 km Warranty (Battery) | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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M8 vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the GAC M8 or MG Cyberster better?
The GAC M8 is better for transporting up to seven people, with captain's chairs, powered sliding doors and a 280-litre boot. The MG Cyberster is better for EV range and pace, delivering 508 km, 338 PS and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The GAC M8 costs RM328,800 and the MG Cyberster costs RM299,900, so the M8 is RM28,900 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
The MG Cyberster charges much faster on DC power at 144 kW, versus 40 kW for the GAC M8. Their AC rates are close: 7 kW for the Cyberster and 6.6 kW for the M8.