Verdict
The RM20,900 gap buys a very different Malaysian car. The MG Cyberster is the two-seat electric sports car: its 338 hp, 475 Nm rear motor reaches 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, while the 77 kWh battery is rated for 508 km and accepts DC charging at up to 144 kW. The Subaru Outback is the more usable five-seat wagon, with 522 litres of boot space, all-wheel drive and a 63-litre petrol tank. Its RM878 annual road tax is much higher than the MG’s RM395, and its 9.6-second sprint is plainly slower.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want 5.0-second electric performance, open-top two-seat motoring and a 508 km rated EV range.
Pick the Subaru Outback if you need five seats, a 522-litre boot and all-wheel drive for everyday use.
Key differences
- Performance: MG Cyberster produces 338 hp and 475 Nm, reaching 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds; Subaru Outback has 185 hp and 245 Nm, taking 9.6 seconds.
- Power source: MG Cyberster uses a 77 kWh battery with 508 km EV range and 144 kW DC charging; Subaru Outback uses a 2,498 cc petrol engine and a 63-litre fuel…
- Practicality: MG Cyberster has 2 seats and 249 litres of boot space; Subaru Outback has 5 seats and 522 litres.
- Driveline: MG Cyberster is rear-wheel drive; Subaru Outback is all-wheel drive.
- Road tax: MG Cyberster costs RM395 per year; Subaru Outback costs RM878 per year.
- Warranty: MG Cyberster has 7 years/150,000 km manufacturer warranty; Subaru Outback has 5 years/100,000 km.
Cyberster
- 338 hp and 475 Nm from its rear electric motor.
- 77 kWh battery, 508 km rated range and 144 kW DC charging.
- Seven-year/150,000 km warranty plus eight-year/150,000 km battery warranty.
- Only 2 seats versus the Outback’s 5.
- 249-litre boot is far smaller than the Outback’s 522 litres.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
Outback
- Five seats, 60:40 split-folding rear bench and 522-litre boot.
- All-wheel drive and a 63-litre petrol tank.
- Driver knee airbag, front and rear curtain airbags, plus ISOFIX for two rear seats.
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Cyberster’s 5.0 seconds.
- RM878 annual road tax versus RM395 for the Cyberster.
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter than the Cyberster’s 7 years/150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM299,900 | RM279,000✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Wagon |
| Segment | Sports Car | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395✓ | RM878 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | Direct Fuel Injection, Horizontally Opposed, 4-Cylinder, DOHC 16-Valve, Boxer Engine |
| Capacity | — | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 185 hp |
| Torque | — | 245 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 338 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 475 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 77 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 508 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 144 kW | — |
| V2L | 2.5 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Lineartronic CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Subaru |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | 206 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,329 mm | 1,682 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 1,885 kg | 1,756 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 63 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 249 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 225.60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Bridgestone Alenza H/L33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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 | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | 10-way power adjustable driver with memory, 8-way powered adjustment front passenger |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System | 11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation and PIN Code Access |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Powered Scissor Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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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Cyberster vs Outback FAQ
Is the MG Cyberster or Subaru Outback better?
The Cyberster is better for electric performance and two-seat open-top driving, with 338 hp and a 5.0-second sprint. The Outback is better for family and luggage duties, providing five seats, all-wheel drive and 522 litres of boot space.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM20,900 more than the Subaru Outback.
Which has lower running charges on road tax?
The MG Cyberster has the lower annual road tax at RM395, compared with RM878 for the Subaru Outback.