MG Cyberster Australian Models, Pricing and Specifications
(Note: The below models and pricing is for the MG “soft top” Cyberster currently available in Australia (April 2025). MG Motor have advised they will be releasing a “hard top” version of the Cyberster in the future. This page will be updated if this new hardtop Cyberster model is released in Australia).
Updated 30 April 2025: Details on newly released, lower priced RWD only model included below.
Model Variants and Australian Pricing
- Rear wheel drive (RWD) with 77kWh battery – approx. $102,500 driveaway, including on road costs.
- All wheel drive (AWD) with 77kWh battery – approx. $117,500 driveaway, including on road costs.
Powertrain, Performance and Platform
- Powertrain options: Dual electric motor all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration or single rear wheel drive (RWD).
- Motor Type: Synchronous Motor/s.
- Power: Front motor: 150kW (if applicable), Rear motor: 250kW, Combined maximum power: 375kW for AWD model.
- Torque: Front motor: 250Nm, Rear motor: 475Nm, Combined maximum torque: 725Nm for AWD model.
- Acceleration: 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds AWD, 5.2 seconds RWD.
- Top Speed: 208 km/h AWD, 199 km/h RWD.
- Features “Super Sport Mode” activated via red button on steering wheel
- Platform Architecture (Voltage 400 or 800 volt): 400 volt
Range and Efficiency
Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure(WLTP):
- Urban and Highway (Combined range): AWD – 443km, real world approx. 395km or RWD – 507km, real world approx. 456km depending on driving style and road conditions.
- Energy consumption: 19.1 kWh/100km AWD, 16.7 kWh/100km RWD.
Battery Capacity and Chemistry
- Battery Size Options: 77 kWh capacity both models.
- Battery Chemistry: Ternary Lithium, nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) both models.
- Battery Position: Under floor
Charging Capability
- AC Fast (Level 2) home: On-board charging unit: 11kW. Estimated 11kW charge time (full 100% charge): 9 hours @25°C
- DC Ultra rapid (Level 3): Maximum DC charging power: 144kW.
- DC 10-80% Charge Time: Estimated 50kW CCS public charge time: 61 minutes @25°C, Estimated 150kW CCS public charge time: 40 minutes @25°C
- Portable Charger Supplied (Y/N): Yes
Seating, Luggage and carrying capacity
- Seating capacity: 2-seater sports car configuration. Sport Alcantara seats with PU leather bolsters. Features wind deflector between front seats
- Child Seat Options: None
- Maximum Cargo/Luggage Volume: 249 litres, rear boot only.
- Front Trunk (Frunk): None
Towing and Roof Rack Capability
- Unbraked Towing: Not rated for towing
- Braked Towing: Not rated for towing
- Tow ball Download limit: Not applicable
- Roof Load (Rails): Soft top convertible/ not applicable
Safety and Drivers Assistance
- Airbags: Driver’s airbag, Passenger airbag, Head thorax integrated airbag
Advanced driver assistance systems including:
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDW)
- Emergency Lane Keep Assist (ELKA)
- Intelligent Cruise Assist (ICA)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (SAS)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Driver Monitor Status (DMS)
Active Safety:
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Door Open Warning (DOW)
- Direct Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- ESP (ABS+EBD+CBC+TCS+VDC+HAZ+HHC+BDW+ARP+HDC)
- Hill Start Assist
- Auto Hold
- Pedestrian Warning Sound
- Alarm & Motor Immobiliser
Wheels, Tyres and Suspension
- Wheel Size: AWD – 20-inch alloy wheels, RWD – 19-inch alloy wheels.
- Tyre Brand: Pirelli
- Tyre size:
- AWD Front – 245/40R20, 275/35R20
- RWD Front – 245/45R19, rear 275/40R19
- Spare Wheel Option: None, tyre puncture kit
- Suspension: Passive suspension system. Front is double wishbone and 5 link rear suspension (non-adaptive)
- Brake Type (Disk/Drum): 4 wheel disks with Brembo brake calipers
Navigation, Entertainment and Sound System
- Screens: 3-screen “cockpit” dashboard configuration
- Speakers: BOSE sound system
- Eight-speaker configuration
- Wireless Apple Carplay: No, wired
- Wireless Android Auto: No, wired
Climate Control
- Heat Pump Included: No
- Front seat Ventilation: Dual Zone Auto Climate Control
- Rear seats/cabin Vents: Not applicable
- Cabin Filtration: Dust Filter (PM2.5)
Vehicle to Load Capability
- Interior AC Power outlet: No
- Exterior AC Power outlet: No
General Features and Benefits
Interior:
- Alcantara racing-style seats with lumbar support (AWD), Nappa Leather seats (RWD)
- Driver’s 6-way electric adjustable seat with 2-way electric lumbar support
- Passenger’s 6-way electric adjustable seat with 2-way electric lumbar support
- Driver and passenger seat memory function
- Ambient lighting
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Tilt & telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Sunroof: Electric drop-down/convertible roof (automatic operation)
- Wireless Phone Charging: No, wired
Exterior:
- Scissor doors that open upwards (button operated)
- Frameless door design
- Door mirrors with side indicators (LED)
- Electrically adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors
- Powered Tailgate: Not applicable to this vehicle type
Driving:
- Multiple driving modes: Comfort, Sport, and Track (Super Sport)
- Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
- LED Lighting: Yes, daylight running, headlights and indicators are LED
- USB Ports: x2, 1 USB C and 1 USB A
Dimensions and Weight
- Length: 4535mm.
- Width: 1913.
- Height: 1329.
- Wheelbase: 2690mm.
- Weight (Tare): AWD – 1985kg, GVM: 2210kg, RWD – 1885 GVM: 2110kg.
- Ground Clearance: 116mm.
Interior and Exterior Colours
- Exterior Colours: English White (Standard – no cost), Sterling Silver (Metallic – additional $1000), Camden Grey (Metallic – additional $1000), Diamond Red (Metallic – additional $1000) and Royal Yellow (Premium – additional $1200)
- Interior Colours: Brown tones or Grey tones
Country of Manufacture
- China by SAIC Motor
Warranty, Service Schedule and Incentives
- Vehicle/body warranty: Australia (vehicles registered after August 1, 2024) – Non-commercial use: 10 years/250,000 km (whichever occurs first). Commercial use: 7 years/160,000 km (whichever occurs first)
- Anti-perforation and paint: 7 years/unlimited km
- High voltage, traction battery: Included in main warranty coverage (same terms as vehicle)
- Service schedule: Every 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
- Service costs: Prepaid service pack costing $5000 can be bought with the car when new.
- Service Packs: As above
- Roadside Assistance: Yes, included in Warranty and extended annually if serviced with MG Dealer
Summing up the MG Cyberster electric sports car
The MG Cyberster enters the Australian electric sports car market as an ambitious offering that combines striking design elements like scissor doors and convertible roof with impressive performance figures at a drive away price point starting at just over $100,000 positioning it as a more accessible alternative to European luxury sports cars. While it lacks the heritage and established reputation of competitors from Porsche and BMW, the Cyberster’s dramatic styling, significant power output, and comprehensive 10-year warranty package demonstrate MG’s serious commitment to electric performance vehicles in the Australian market.
Images credit: mgmotor.com.au
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Original post: April 2025. Updated: 30 April 2025.