GWM Wey G9 vs MG Cyberster
Verdict
At RM269,800, the GWM Wey G9 undercuts the RM299,900 MG Cyberster by RM30,100, but they serve very different Malaysian buyers. The G9 is the family answer: a seven-seat AWD plug-in hybrid MPV with 170 km of EV range, a 58-litre fuel tank and a useful 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The Cyberster is the fun car: a two-seat rear-drive electric convertible with 338 hp, 508 km of range and a 5.0-second sprint. It also gets a seven-year warranty, but road tax is higher at RM395 versus RM120.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you need seven seats, AWD and petrol plug-in hybrid flexibility for family use.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a two-seat electric convertible with stronger power, longer EV range and quicker acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; MG Cyberster RM299,900
- Seats: GWM Wey G9 7; MG Cyberster 2
- Powertrain: GWM Wey G9 petrol plug-in hybrid; MG Cyberster electric
- Power: GWM Wey G9 148 hp; MG Cyberster 338 hp
- EV range: GWM Wey G9 170 km; MG Cyberster 508 km
- 0-100 km/h: GWM Wey G9 5.7 s; MG Cyberster 5.0 s
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,800✓ | RM 299,900 |
| Body type | MPV | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | Sports Car |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 148 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 5.0 s✓ |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 195 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 44.2 kWh | 77.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 170 km | 508 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Boot space | 233 L | 249 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 7✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 395 |
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.
Wey G9
- Seven seats make it far more practical
- AWD with petrol plug-in hybrid flexibility
- Lower RM120 yearly road tax
- Only 148 hp versus the MG's 338 hp
- Shorter 170 km EV range
- Boot is smaller at 233 litres despite the MPV body
Cyberster
- Quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 508 km EV range
- Seven-year warranty
- Two seats only
- Higher RM395 yearly road tax
- Four airbags versus six in the GWM
Wey G9 vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or MG Cyberster better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for family duty with seven seats, AWD and plug-in hybrid range. The MG Cyberster is better for driving fun, with 338 hp, rear-wheel drive, 508 km EV range and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM30,100 more than the GWM Wey G9. The gap buys a full-electric convertible body, 338 hp, 508 km EV range and a seven-year warranty, but you lose five seats.
Which car has the longer electric range?
The MG Cyberster has the longer EV range at 508 km from a 77.0 kWh battery. The GWM Wey G9 is rated at 170 km on electric power, backed by a 58-litre fuel tank as a plug-in hybrid.