Verdict
At RM299,900, the MG Cyberster is RM4,900 cheaper and brings the sharper EV driving brief: 338 hp, 475 Nm, rear-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. Its 508-km range and 249-litre boot suit weekend use, not family duty. The RM304,800 Zeekr 009 is the rational Malaysian long-distance people mover, with seven seats, a 574-litre boot and 604 km of range from its 116-kWh battery. It is slower at 7.9 seconds to 100 km/h, but far better equipped for passengers.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a two-seat convertible with 475 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you need seven seats, 574 litres of boot space and 604 km of EV range.
Key differences
- Price: MG Cyberster RM299,900; Zeekr 009 RM304,800.
- Performance: MG Cyberster 338 hp, 475 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds; Zeekr 009 335 hp, 373 Nm and 7.9 seconds.
- Battery and range: MG Cyberster 77 kWh and 508 km; Zeekr 009 116 kWh and 604 km.
- Practicality: MG Cyberster has 2 seats and a 249-litre boot; Zeekr 009 has 7 seats and a 574-litre boot.
- Size: MG Cyberster is 4,535 mm long with a 2,690-mm wheelbase; Zeekr 009 is 5,209 mm long with a 3,205-mm wheelbase.
- Charging: MG Cyberster supports 7 kW AC and 144 kW DC; Zeekr 009 supports 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC.
Cyberster
- Quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Higher 475 Nm torque output and rear-wheel drive.
- RM4,900 lower purchase price and seven-year vehicle warranty.
- Only two seats versus the Zeekr 009's seven.
- 249-litre boot is far smaller than 574 litres.
- Shorter 508-km range and slower 7 kW AC charging.
009
- Seven-seat cabin with 574 litres of boot space.
- 604-km range from a 116-kWh battery.
- Air suspension, massage and ventilated seats, plus a 30-speaker Yamaha audio system.
- 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Cyberster's 5.0 seconds.
- Lower 373 Nm torque and front-wheel drive.
- Costs RM4,900 more and has a five-year vehicle warranty versus seven years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM299,900✓ | RM304,800 |
| Body type | Convertible | MPV |
| Segment | Sports Car | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395 | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 338 hp✓ | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | 475 Nm✓ | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 77 kWh | 116 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 508 km | 604 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 144 kW | 150 kW✓ |
| V2L | 2.5 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds✓ | 7.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,329 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Weight | 1,885 kg | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 249 litres | 574 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Four Rear 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 | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | — | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Scissor Doors | Sliding Rear Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 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 009 FAQ
Is the MG Cyberster or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is better for family transport, carrying seven people and 574 litres of luggage. The MG Cyberster is better for performance-focused driving, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds versus 7.9 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 009 costs RM4,900 more than the MG Cyberster. The smaller gap buys a much larger seven-seat MPV, a 116-kWh battery, 604 km range and considerably more passenger equipment.
Which has the longer EV range and faster charging?
The Zeekr 009 goes 604 km, 96 km farther than the Cyberster's 508 km. It also has 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging, against 7 kW and 144 kW for the MG.