Lexus ES vs MG Cyberster
Verdict
These two land in very different lanes. The Lexus ES costs RM320,888, RM20,988 more than the RM299,900 MG Cyberster, and that extra outlay buys the useful brief on paper: five seats, 420 litres of boot space and 10 airbags. The MG is the quicker weekend toy, with a 338 hp rear motor, rear-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, plus a 77.0 kWh battery and 508 km range. Its RM395 road tax helps, but it is strictly a two-seat convertible with 249 litres for luggage.
Pick the Lexus ES if you need a five-seat executive sedan with 420 litres of boot space, 10 airbags and a petrol 2,487 cc drivetrain.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a two-seat electric convertible with 338 hp, rear-wheel drive and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Body and seats: Lexus ES sedan with 5 seats; MG Cyberster convertible with 2 seats
- Drivetrain: Lexus ES petrol 2,487 cc front-wheel drive; MG Cyberster electric single motor rear-wheel drive
- Power: Lexus ES 204 hp; MG Cyberster 338 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus ES 9.1 s; MG Cyberster 5.0 s
- Boot space: Lexus ES 420 L; MG Cyberster 249 L
- Road tax: Lexus ES RM867/year; MG Cyberster RM395/year
ES
- Five seats instead of two
- Larger 420-litre boot
- 10 airbags
- Slower 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 204 hp output
- Higher RM867 yearly road tax
Cyberster
- Quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h run
- 338 hp rear-drive electric motor
- 77.0 kWh battery with 508 km range
- Only two seats
- Smaller 249-litre boot
- Four airbags versus 10 in the Lexus ES
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 320,888 | RM 299,900✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | — |
| Torque | 247 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 338 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 475 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 77 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 508 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 144 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.1 seconds | 5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,975 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R18 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005A | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side, Rear Cushion Bag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), TPMS | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Fold-down Centre Armrest with Audio and Air-con Controls | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade | — |
| Audio | 8" Remote Touch Interface, Lexus Premium Audio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and Pioneer 10-speaker 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 Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Scissor Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Smart Card Key | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 867 | 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.
ES vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the Lexus ES or MG Cyberster better?
For daily family use, the Lexus ES is better: five seats, 420 litres of boot space and 10 airbags. For pace and EV running, the MG Cyberster is better with 338 hp, rear-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus ES is RM20,988 more expensive. It is priced at RM320,888, while the MG Cyberster costs RM299,900.
Which is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The MG Cyberster is much faster, taking 5.0 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Lexus ES takes 9.1 seconds, although it has the higher top speed at 210 km/h versus 195 km/h.