Scissor door electric sports car. Yes, you heard it right! With the joint venture of MG’s legendary credentials and JSW’s local manufacturing expertise, a new era of MG Motor is all ready to blaze the electric market of India. Keeping this in mind, MG’s Halol plants in Gujarat will increase their annual capacity from 1 lakh to 3 lakh. Sajjan Jindal is all set to bring one vehicle every three to four months of this partnership to the market from September 2024.
As MG Motor is planning to expand its portfolio in India, its partnership with JSW will open up multiple opportunities and resources. Among them is the MG Cyberster Electric Sports Car, which was displayed at the company’s event in Mumbai.
Stunning Profile – MG Cyberster
Style and elegance have been synonymous with the sports car, and MG has a rich sporting lineage from 1924. It has reflected the same with a sleek design, an aerodynamic front fascia, a sweptback headlamp, and a chiseled bonnet.
The admirable side profile will take your breath away. Sporty petal-shaped alloy wheels, side skirts, scissor doors, a fabric soft top, and smooth body paneling make MG stand out.
The rear profile is no less. A full-width rectangular light bar, an arrow-shaped taillight, and a muscular split diffuser are no less. Your luxurious experience will not end with soft-touch material all across the leather-wrapped components.
The cockpit of MG Cyberster will give you a modern gaming aesthetic vibe. Here are some key highlights you must not miss:
- Integrated infotainment and instrument screen
- Leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel
- Steering-mounted controls
- Physical button for the driver selector
- Soft Top Operation
- HVAC Control.
The separation between the driver and front passenger section is done by the prominent center console, neatly.
MG Cyberster-Specification
Being the first electric sports car, MG focused on giving a thrilling experience. The concept was first showcased in 2021 and later unveiled at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The MG Cyberster delivers a dynamic road presence with a length of 4533 mm, a width of 1912 mm, and a height of 1328 mm. The wheelbase is 2689 mm, supported by a born electric foundation.
MG Cyberster is expected to come in two variants—with an RWD setup in the entry-level model. It will be in store with a 64 kWh battery pack having a range of 520 km, a power output of 308 hp, weighing 1850 kg.
In the top-spec AWD variant setup, there will be dual motors for each axle. Will have a 77 kWh battery pack weighing 1985 kg. Performance numbers are 535 hp of max power and 725 nm of peak torque. The CLTC cycle certified range is 580 km. And the most amazing thing is that the MG Cyberster can go from 0 km/h to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. Whereas the Tesla Model Y takes 3.5 seconds.
MG Cyberster is expected to make its international debut during mid-2024. The official launch may take some time as the company is looking for a new flagship brand opportunity. Similar to what Toyota has achieved with Lexus. If we talk about the price, the starting range is approximately 53 lakh. It’s also benefiting from the government’s new EV policy.
FAQs:
Will India be able to purchase the MG Cyberster?
The Cyberster, MG Motor India’s first electric sports vehicle, will go on sale in January 2025. With electric scissor doors and a look reminiscent of the MG B Roadster from the 1960s, the Cyberster will come with a range of more than 440 kilometers and be offered with both single and dual motor options.
Is there electricity in the MG Cyberster?
The MG Cyberster: Is it a decent vehicle? The MG Cyberster is a compact electric sports vehicle that is a futuristic, emission-free replacement for vintage MG roadsters. It is comparable to the Spitfire’s contemporary, the Eurofighter Typhoon.
What is the MG Cyberster’s speed?
With all-wheel drive, the MG Cyberster GT can reach 62 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds. 124 mph is the maximum speed.
