Verdict
These are radically different RM300k choices. The Mazda CX-80 is the practical one: six seats, a 3,120 mm wheelbase and 258-litre boot make it equipped for family duty, while its 17.8-kWh battery delivers a claimed 65 km EV range. The MG Cyberster is a two-seat rear-drive convertible with a 77-kWh battery, 508 km EV range, 338 hp and 475 Nm; its 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time gives Malaysian buyers a very different weekend proposition. Choose space and passenger provision, or electric range and open-top performance.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, three rows, 258 litres of boot space and rear climate control for regular family use.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a two-seat electric convertible with 508 km of EV range, 338 hp and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- EV range: Mazda CX-80 65 km; MG Cyberster 508 km.
- Battery capacity: Mazda CX-80 17.8 kWh; MG Cyberster 77 kWh.
- Seating: Mazda CX-80 six seats; MG Cyberster two seats.
- Length: Mazda CX-80 4,995 mm; MG Cyberster 4,535 mm.
- Motor output: Mazda CX-80 172 hp and 270 Nm; MG Cyberster 338 hp and 475 Nm.
- Warranty: Mazda CX-80 five years/100,000 km; MG Cyberster seven years/150,000 km.
CX-80
- Six seats with heated and ventilated middle-row captain seats.
- 360-degree monitor, head-up display and powered tailgate.
- 12.3-inch infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and 12 Bose speakers.
- Its 65 km EV range is far shorter than the Cyberster's 508 km.
- At 2,342 kg, it is 457 kg heavier than the Cyberster.
- It has no DC charging rate or V2L function listed.
Cyberster
- 77-kWh battery and 508 km EV range.
- 338 hp, 475 Nm and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 144 kW DC charging, 2.5 kW V2L and powered scissor doors.
- Two seats versus the CX-80's six.
- 249-litre boot is 9 litres smaller than the CX-80's 258 litres.
- It lacks the CX-80's rear air-conditioning, ISOFIX and rear curtain airbags.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610✓ | RM299,900 |
| Body type | SUV | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 475 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | 77 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 65 km | 508 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW✓ | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 144 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 6 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For 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 with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| 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 | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | 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 | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km 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 CX-80 & Cyberster for sale
CX-80 vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or MG Cyberster better?
The CX-80 is better for carrying people, with six seats, three rows and rear climate control. The Cyberster is better as an EV sports car, bringing 508 km range, 338 hp, 475 Nm and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM299,900, which is RM3,290 more than the RM296,610 Mazda CX-80. The small gap buys fundamentally different formats: a two-seat EV convertible or a six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV.
Which one is easier to charge on long trips?
The MG Cyberster is the clearer long-distance EV choice, with a 77-kWh battery, 508 km range and 144 kW DC charging. The CX-80 has a 17.8-kWh battery and 65 km EV range, with no DC charging rate listed.