The Cyberster is the quickest MG ever and is the primary convertible EV on sale in India. We get a taster on the Buddh Worldwide Circuit.
There’s been numerous buzz across the MG Cyberster ever because it was first showcased at Auto Expo 2025. We’ve now lastly received an opportunity to expertise the primary convertible EV in India round a race observe and right here’s what we gathered.
MG Cyberster: Exterior design and engineering – 9/10
Scissor doorways, basic roadster silhouette make it stand out; smooth high roof opens/closes in 10 sec and is available in two colors.
MG says the Cyberster is the religious successor to its MG B roadster from the Nineteen Sixties however their designs couldn’t stray additional. The Cyberster has clean strains and a cohesive design, with the stand out factor after all being the Lamborghini-style, electrically operated scissor doorways. These alone are positive to be an enormous draw for potential prospects. The lengthy bonnet additionally provides it the basic roadster silhouette and it’s an aero environment friendly design, with a drag coefficient of simply 0.26cd. The 20-inch alloys with polished edges additionally look engaging, with the one eyesore being the arrow-like taillights which simply don’t match with the remainder of the automotive.
One other USP of the Cyberster after all is the truth that it’s a two-seat, convertible. The material smooth high roof is claimed to take 10 seconds to open and shut and may be operated at speeds of as much as 50 kph. There are 4 color choices to select from – Crimson and yellow which include a black roof and gray and beige, which include a crimson roof.
MG Cyberster: Efficiency and refinement – 9/10
Packs in 510hp, has AWD and does 0-100kph in a claimed 3.2sec; at 110mm, has the thinnest battery pack within the business.
Right here’s some stats in regards to the MG Cyberster – 510hp, 725nm, 0-100 in 3.2 sec and a high pace of 200kph – which makes it the quickest MG ever. It will get a dual-motor setup, one on every axle, which permits AWD (there’s a RWD model on sale overseas) and that is good as a result of it packs some critical efficiency. There’s additionally three drive modes and a lift mode to mess around with.
We received an opportunity to launch the Cyberster on observe and do a 0-200kph run. With the sharpest ‘Tremendous sport’ drive mode chosen, the Cyberster launched with out a lot drama with the AWD system protecting issues in examine. The response, like from most EVs, is instantaneous and the Cyberster feels fast! And though the claimed 0-100kph time is 3.2sec, we managed a VBox time of three.69sec, albeit on a barely damp observe.
The twin-motor setup attracts energy from a 77kWh Nickel-Managanese-Cobalt battery positioned underneath the ground. This battery pack is claimed to be the slimmest on the planet, at solely 110mm, which helps with the packaging and to decrease the centre of gravity on this low slung sportscar.
MG Cyberster: Vary – 8/10
77kWh battery has a claimed vary of 580km.
Since this was a observe drive, we didn’t get an opportunity to check the MG Cyberster’s vary. Nonetheless, this AWD model with the 77kWh battery is claimed to do 580km on the MIDC cycle. As for charging, it’s able to being topped up from 10-80 p.c in simply 40 minutes, utilizing a 144kW DC quick charger.
MG Cyberster: Experience consolation and dealing with – 7/10
1985kg weight may be felt in fast route modifications; will get grippy Pirelli tyres and Brembo brakes, although the latter lack pedal really feel.
Other than the recent laps on the observe, there was additionally a slalom and autocross course laid out for us to expertise the Cyberster’s dealing with. In fast route modifications, you’ll be able to really feel the Cyberster’s 1985kg kerb weight and it tends to understeer when cornered exhausting, however the AWD system and the truth that it has an ideal 50:50 weight distribution makes it really feel predictable.
The Cyberster comes shod with grippy Pirelli P Zero tyres and it will get Brembo brakes, which have good stopping energy however not a lot pedal really feel. When it comes to dealing with then, this MG feels extra like a sporty grand tourer quite than a pointy dealing with sportscar. And that’s type of the vibe you get contained in the cabin too.
MG Cyberster: Inside area and luxury – 7/10
Inside is comfortable and well-finished; Driver-centric structure is sporty but it surely does have some shortcomings.
Talking of the inside, you will respect the sporty, driver-centric orientation it has with all of the controls and screens being concentrated round you. What’s notably spectacular is the standard of supplies and the match/end contained in the cabin. The seats are comfortable, superbly upholstered and engaging to have a look at. Nonetheless, you’ll discover that you just’re sitting a bit too excessive for a sportscar and that’s due to the underfloor battery.
There’s 4 screens – one for the digital driver’s show, with two touchscreens flanking it – and one decrease down within the centre console. The screens themselves has good graphics and felt slick in our temporary time however, part of the screens on both facet of the cluster are hidden from view by the steering. There additionally is not a lot space for storing round, with just a few area behind the seats, a glovebox and a small cubby underneath the armrest. The Cyberster additionally will get a sizeable boot however, there’s no frunk, which is a little bit of a downer.
However the Cyberster is a sportscar in any case and so they aren’t meant to be essentially the most sensible, so a few of these drawbacks is not going to be deal breakers.
MG Cyberster: Options and security – 8/10
Will get 4 screens, Bose audio system, 4 airbags and ADAS options; misses wi-fi connectivity.
As for options, the MG Cyberster packs in auto LED headlamps, an 8-speaker Bose audio system, twin 7-inch touchscreens, powered seats, dual-zone local weather management, ambient lighting, and extra. Nonetheless, it misses out on wi-fi smartphone integration and there’s no wi-fi charger both. Security equipment consists of 4 airbags, traction management, a TPMS, a 360-degree parking digital camera, disc brakes throughout, driver fatigue detection, camera-based ADAS options like adaptive cruise management and extra.
MG Cyberster: Value and verdict – 7/10
A novel proposition in our market that’s large on wow issue.
The MG Cyberster is priced at Rs 74.99 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom) and is being retailed by means of MG’s new Choose showrooms. It sits in a novel area, with its closest competitor being the petrol-powered BMW Z4 which is priced at Rs 93 lakh.
There are some drawbacks, as inside ergonomics and storage areas might have been higher, and we’ll have to attend and see how its low floor clearance contends with our highway circumstances. However then, the Cyberster does have loads going for it. It’s large on wow issue due to these scissor doorways and convertible roof, it packs good efficiency and the inside feels plush too. If you would like a weekend automotive that’ll make you stand out and provide you with that high down really feel, the Cyberster is unquestionably price your consideration.
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