Verdict
At RM328,800, the seven-seat GWM Tank 500 costs RM28,900 more than the RM299,900 MG Cyberster, but these are radically different answers to Malaysian motoring. The Tank brings AWD, a 241 hp 2.0-litre petrol-hybrid engine, 105 hp motor and three rows, while the Cyberster is a two-seat rear-drive EV with a 338 hp, 475 Nm motor, 77 kWh battery and 508 km range. Pick practicality and family capacity in the Tank; pick open-top electric performance in the Cyberster.
Pick the GWM Tank 500 if you need seven seats, AWD and a 75-litre petrol tank for long family trips.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a two-seat convertible EV with 338 hp, 475 Nm and a claimed 0-100 km/h time of five seconds.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Tank 500 RM328,800; MG Cyberster RM299,900.
- Seating: GWM Tank 500 has 7 seats; MG Cyberster has 2 seats.
- Powertrain: Tank 500 has a 241 hp 2.0-litre petrol-hybrid engine plus 105 hp motor; Cyberster has a 338 hp electric motor.
- Drive: Tank 500 is all-wheel drive; Cyberster is rear-wheel drive.
- Battery and range: Tank 500 has a 1.75 kWh battery with no EV range stated; Cyberster has a 77 kWh battery and 508 km range.
- Dimensions: Tank 500 is 5,070 mm long and 1,905 mm tall; Cyberster is 4,535 mm long and 1,329 mm tall.
Tank 500
- Seven seats and five doors.
- AWD with a nine-speed automatic.
- Front-seat massage and ventilation, plus rear air-con.
- RM28,900 dearer.
- 98-litre boot is smaller than the Cyberster's 249 litres.
- No stated EV range or AC/DC charging rate.
Cyberster
- 338 hp and 475 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in five seconds.
- 77 kWh battery, 508 km range and 144 kW DC charging.
- RM28,900 cheaper with a 249-litre boot.
- Only two seats and two doors.
- Rear-wheel drive instead of AWD.
- No rear curtain airbags, ISOFIX or rear air-con.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800 | RM299,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Convertible |
| Segment | D-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | — |
| Torque | 380 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 105 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 268 Nm | 475 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1.75 kWh | 77 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 508 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 144 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Nine-speed Hydraulic Automatic Transmission | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,070 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,934 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,885 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 98 litres | 249 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/50R20 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/50R20 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size Spare | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact RX | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Second Row Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massaging Function and Seat Ventilation | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, 50:50 Split Power Folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 USB Ports, 1 Wireless Charger | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Powered Scissor Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000-km High Voltage Battery Warranty | 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.
Used Tank 500 & Cyberster for sale
Tank 500 vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the GWM Tank 500 or MG Cyberster better?
The Tank 500 is better for carrying people, with seven seats, five doors and AWD. The Cyberster is better for electric driving and performance, with 338 hp, 475 Nm, a 77 kWh battery and a five-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Tank 500 costs RM328,800 and the MG Cyberster costs RM299,900, so the Tank 500 is RM28,900 more expensive. Their annual road tax is RM439 and RM395 respectively.
Which one has more usable space?
The GWM Tank 500 carries seven people across three rows, but its quoted boot space is 98 litres. The two-seat MG Cyberster has a larger quoted 249-litre boot, though it cannot replace the Tank for passenger capacity.