Verdict
The Kia EV9 is the family-first choice: seven seats, a 3,100 mm wheelbase and 333-litre boot make its SUV form useful, while 350 kW DC charging and 3.6 kW V2L suit longer trips and campsite power. It costs RM368,668, RM68,768 more than the Cyberster. The MG returns a marginally longer 508 km range from 77 kWh, is 763 kg lighter and brings open-top two-seat sports-car appeal, but its 144 kW DC limit, 249-litre boot and no rear seats sharply narrow its role.
Pick the Kia EV9 if you need seven seats, a larger boot and much faster 350 kW DC charging for family use.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a RM68,768 cheaper two-seat convertible with 508 km range and powered scissor doors.
Key differences
- Price: Kia EV9 RM368,668; MG Cyberster RM299,900.
- Seating and doors: Kia EV9 seven seats and five doors; MG Cyberster two seats and two doors.
- Battery and range: Kia EV9 99.8 kWh and 505 km; MG Cyberster 77 kWh and 508 km.
- DC charging: Kia EV9 350 kW; MG Cyberster 144 kW.
- Motor output: Kia EV9 380 hp and 700 Nm; MG Cyberster 338 hp and 475 Nm.
- Size and weight: Kia EV9 is 5,015 mm long and 2,648 kg; MG Cyberster is 4,535 mm long and 1,885 kg.
EV9
- Seven seats and a 333-litre boot.
- 350 kW DC charging and 11 kW AC charging.
- Adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, steering assist and remote parking assist.
- Costs RM68,768 more.
- 505 km range is 3 km shorter.
- At 2,648 kg, it is 763 kg heavier.
Cyberster
- Costs RM68,768 less.
- 508 km claimed range from a 77 kWh battery.
- Powered scissor doors and autonomous braking.
- Only two seats and a 249-litre boot.
- 144 kW DC and 7 kW AC charging trail the EV9's 350 kW and 11 kW rates.
- Has four airbags, versus the EV9's additional rear curtain and centre airbags.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,668 | RM299,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Convertible |
| Segment | D-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM515 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 380 hp✓ | 338 hp |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm✓ | 475 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh✓ | 77 kWh |
| EV Range | 505 km | 508 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW✓ | 144 kW |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,015 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,648 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 333 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R21 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R21 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) with FlexSteer adjustment (Comfort/Normal/Sport) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Automatic For Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats in Second and Third Row | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory and Massage Settings, Heating | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Sockets, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof and Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Meridian 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-PinchFour 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 with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Parking Assist | — |
| 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 | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8 years/160,000 km for EV 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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EV9 vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the Kia EV9 or MG Cyberster better?
The Kia EV9 is better for family transport, with seven seats, five doors and a 333-litre boot. The MG Cyberster is the better fit for a two-person convertible, with a 508 km range and lower purchase cost.
What is the price difference?
The Kia EV9 costs RM68,768 more than the MG Cyberster.
Which one charges faster?
The Kia EV9 charges faster on both AC and DC: 11 kW AC and 350 kW DC, against the MG Cyberster's 7 kW AC and 144 kW DC.