MG Cyberster vs Toyota GR Yaris
Verdict
At RM299,900, the MG Cyberster is RM15,700 cheaper than the RM315,600 Toyota GR Yaris, yet it brings 338 hp, rear-wheel drive and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time from its single motor. It is the bigger, lower two-seat convertible with 249 litres of boot space and a 508 km EV range. The GR Yaris is smaller, manual, all-wheel drive and four-seat, with a higher 230 km/h top speed. For Malaysia, this is less about pace — they are only 0.2 seconds apart — and more about open-top EV theatre versus a compact petrol rally hatch.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want the cheaper open-top EV, two seats are enough and 508 km of range matters more than a manual gearbox.
Pick the Toyota GR Yaris if you want a petrol manual hot hatch with all-wheel drive, four seats and the higher 230 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: MG Cyberster RM299,900; Toyota GR Yaris RM315,600
- Power and driven wheels: MG Cyberster 338 hp, rear-wheel drive; Toyota GR Yaris 296 hp, all-wheel drive
- Acceleration and top speed: MG Cyberster 0-100 km/h in 5.0 s, 195 km/h; Toyota GR Yaris 5.2 s, 230 km/h
- Body and seating: MG Cyberster convertible with 2 seats; Toyota GR Yaris hatchback with 4 seats
- Size and boot space: MG Cyberster 4,535 mm long with 249 L; Toyota GR Yaris 3,995 mm long with 174 L
- Energy source: MG Cyberster 77.0 kWh battery and 508 km EV range; Toyota GR Yaris 1,618 cc petrol engine and 50 L tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 299,900✓ | RM 315,600 |
| Body type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Segment | Sports Car | B-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,618 cc |
| Power | 338 hp✓ | 296 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s✓ | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 230 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 77.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 508 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,329 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Boot space | 249 L✓ | 174 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 395 | RM 207✓ |
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.
Cyberster
- Cheaper by RM15,700
- Stronger 338 hp output
- 508 km EV range
- Only two seats
- Lower 195 km/h top speed
- Four airbags versus six
GR Yaris
- Manual gearbox
- All-wheel drive
- Higher 230 km/h top speed
- Costs RM315,600
- Less boot space at 174 L
- Shorter 5-year warranty
Cyberster vs GR Yaris FAQ
Is the MG Cyberster or Toyota GR Yaris better?
The MG Cyberster is better for EV speed, open-top style, boot space and warranty. The Toyota GR Yaris is better if you want a manual petrol car with all-wheel drive, four seats and a higher 230 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM299,900, while the Toyota GR Yaris costs RM315,600. The Toyota is RM15,700 more expensive.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The MG Cyberster is slightly quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. The Toyota GR Yaris takes 5.2 seconds, so the gap is only 0.2 seconds.