MG Cyberster

Founded in the UK in the 1920s, MG built a reputation for producing iconic British sports cars. After facing financial challenges, the brand was reborn when SAIC Motor Corporation acquired it. This acquisition led to a resurgence, with MG offering competitively priced vehicles, notably making a mark in the electric vehicle (EV) sector with models like the MG4.

The MG Cyberster is a two-seater convertible sports car that currently stands in a segment of its own. The base model, Trophy, is priced at £54,995 and features a single motor delivering 335bhp, achieving 0-62mph in 5.0 seconds. The GT trim has a dual-motor setup with 503bhp, accelerating from 0-62mph in just 3.2 seconds, and is priced at £59,995. The GT trim is the model tested.

Exterior

The Cyberster boasts a striking design with intricate body lines that resemble classic MG roadsters. I found the design to be a real conversation starter with many people asking what it was. A standout feature is its electrically operated scissor doors, which make a statement anywhere you go. A downside to this is that they do take a moment to operate.

Driving Experience

Equipped with a 77kWh battery, the Cyberster Trophy quotes a range of up to 316 miles, while the GT variant provides a range of 276 miles. On test I achieved 3.3 m/kWh with the roof down in comfort mode and the same in sport mode with the roof up. This means that a range of 250 miles would have been achievable but probably more if I used comfort mode with the roof up. Both models support DC fast charging, allowing a 10-80% charge in approximately 38 minutes. The vehicle features multiple driving modes which change the character of the car. Comfort mode is the most relaxing, only using the rear motor to boost efficiency. On the opposite end, Super Sport mode which provides maximum power and outstanding levels of acceleration. In Super Sport mode you can also use launch mode which forces you back into the seat with a lot of force.  

Interior

Inside, the Cyberster has a driver focused cockpit. It comes with all the features you’d expect and has a Bose sound system as standard. You can have a choice of 2 interior colours black and red or grey. For my seating position I found that I couldn’t see some of the outer 2 displays which was unfortunate. The rest of the interior felt very upmarket and well put together giving a quality feel that you would expect for the price point.

Conclusion

The Cyberster stands as a testament to MG's successful combination of its sports car heritage with electric performance. As the sole electric two-seater sports car in its class, it offers a unique proposition and in GT trim neck breaking performance that is only matched by cars twice its price.

Thank you to Sandicliffe Nottingham for providing the car to test of the weekend. The car will be on display at the Nottingham Motor Show on the 7th – 8th of June.