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MG Cyberster vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

MG Cyberster

MG Cyberster

Verdict

The Cyberster is 70% more powerful, the Jimny 5-Door is about 33% cheaper, while the Cyberster has a 15% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 299,900RM 199,950
Body typeConvertibleSUV
SegmentSports CarB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,462 cc
Horsepower100 hp
Torque130 Nm
Cylinder ArrangementInline
Timing TypeChain
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore74 mm
Compression Ratio10
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower338 hp
Motor Torque475 Nm
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Battery Capacity77 kWh
EV Range508 km
Charger Type (AC)Type 2
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW
Charger Type (DC)CCS
Charging Rate (DC)144 kW
V2L2.5 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name4AT
Gears4
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5 seconds17.2 seconds
Top Speed195 km/h140 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,535 mm3,985 mm
Width1,913 mm1,645 mm
Height1,329 mm1,720 mm
Wheelbase2,690 mm2,590 mm
Weight1,885 kg
Fuel Tank40 litres
Doors25
Seats24
Boot Space249 litres211 litres
Front Tyre245/45R19195/80R15
Rear Tyre275/40R19195/80R15
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitFull-size 15" Alloy
Factory TyresPirelli P Zero ElectBridgestone Dueller H/L
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)India (CBU)
ChassisUnibodyLadder-frame
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesSolid Axle with Coil Springs
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkSolid Axle with Coil Springs
Front Wheels19" Alloys15" Alloy
Rear Wheels19" Alloys15" Alloy
Front BrakesVentilated DiscsSolid Disc
Rear BrakesVentilated DiscsDrum
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Chassis NotesPart-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front SideDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for rear doors
Seat Belts2 Three-point4 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor Front Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDNormal Bulb
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Front SeatsManual adjustment
Rear Seats50:50 Split-Folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets2 USB Front1 Front, 1 Front USB
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front2 Rear
Audio7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsTwo Windows, Auto Up & DownAll Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down
Engine StartKeyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal)Manual Key
LocksKeyless OperationRemote Control Activation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationManual OperationManual Operation
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Power DoorPowered Scissor Doors
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorBacklit Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer7 years3 years
Warranty Notes8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 395RM 120

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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