MG Cyberster vs Toyota GR86
Verdict
At RM299,900, the MG Cyberster is only RM3,900 above the RM296,000 Toyota GR86, but they chase different thrills. The MG is the harder launcher, with 338 hp, rear-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, plus a 77.0 kWh battery and 508 km range. The Toyota is slower to 100 km/h at 6.3 seconds, but its manual gearbox, 226 km/h top speed, four seats and seven airbags give it a very different brief.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want an electric two-seat convertible with 338 hp, 508 km range and the quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Toyota GR86 if you want a petrol manual coupe with four seats, 7 airbags and the higher 226 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: MG Cyberster RM299,900; Toyota GR86 RM296,000
- Powertrain: MG Cyberster single motor electric; Toyota GR86 2,387 cc petrol
- Output: MG Cyberster 338 hp; Toyota GR86 234 hp and 250 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: MG Cyberster 5.0 seconds; Toyota GR86 6.3 seconds
- Top speed: MG Cyberster 195 km/h; Toyota GR86 226 km/h
- Seats and airbags: MG Cyberster 2 seats and 4 airbags; Toyota GR86 4 seats and 7 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 299,900 | RM 296,000✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 2,387 cc |
| Power | 338 hp✓ | 234 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s✓ | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 226 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 77.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 508 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,329 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Boot space | 249 L✓ | 226 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 395✓ | RM 767 |
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
- Quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 508 km EV range from a 77.0 kWh battery
- Lower annual road tax at RM395
- Only 2 seats
- Lower 195 km/h top speed
- 4 airbags versus the Toyota’s 7
GR86
- Manual gearbox with rear-wheel drive
- Higher 226 km/h top speed
- 4 seats and 7 airbags
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher annual road tax at RM767
- No auto emergency braking listed
Cyberster vs GR86 FAQ
Is the MG Cyberster or Toyota GR86 better?
The MG Cyberster is better for straight-line pace and EV use, with 338 hp, 5.0 seconds to 100 km/h and 508 km range. The Toyota GR86 is better if you want a petrol manual, four seats and a higher 226 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM3,900 more than the Toyota GR86. That small gap mainly separates two very different formats: electric convertible versus petrol manual coupe.
Which one is more practical?
The Toyota GR86 has the seating advantage with 4 seats against the MG Cyberster’s 2. Boot space is close, though: 249 litres in the MG and 226 litres in the Toyota.