MG Cyberster Expert Review (2026): Should You Buy This Electric Roadster?
Since its introduction of the Hector in 2019, MG Motor India has successfully carved out a significant niche in the premium mass-market automotive segment. Yet, for years, the brand noticeably lacked a “halo” model—the kind of aspirational vehicle that defines heritage and excites automotive enthusiasts. In early 2025, MG took bold steps to change that. Alongside the unveiling of the luxurious M9 people mover, the company launched the much-anticipated MG Cyberster convertible at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo.
As one of the pioneering models in MG’s new Select series, the Cyberster is a direct challenge to the status quo. It targets buyers who demand performance, style, and exclusivity. With its aggressive lines and advanced engineering, the Cyberster promises the performance of sports cars that cost significantly more.
But can it truly deliver on these ambitious promises? As an industry veteran with a decade in the automotive sector, I spent considerable time evaluating the MG Cyberster to provide a comprehensive analysis. This article delves into everything you need to know, from its striking design and interior features to its performance metrics, and most importantly, whether it represents a smart financial decision for potential buyers.
Exterior: A Design That Commands Attention
Design and Build Quality
From the moment I first saw the Cyberster in person, it was clear this vehicle was designed to be an instant head-turner. During the period of my assessment, I was approached by multiple individuals curious about the car and eager to learn more. It’s rare to encounter a vehicle, particularly at this price point, that garners such immediate attention and engagement.
What truly elevates the Cyberster’s design beyond the ordinary are the powered scissor doors. Opening them in a public setting generates a spectacular visual impact and ensures you become the center of attention. These doors operate smoothly via electronic control and feature integrated safety sensors to prevent accidental closures during operation. However, the Cyberster offers significantly more than just futuristic door mechanisms.
The front of the MG Cyberster presents a clean, sophisticated, and beautiful aesthetic. The car is equipped with narrow LED headlights that are elegantly complemented by distinctive petal-shaped LED daytime running lights. Paired with a wide grille, this configuration creates a distinctive “smiling” face that adds immense character to the front design. Furthermore, the bonnet features strong character creases that make the front of the car appear even longer and more imposing.
Observing the side profile of the MG Cyberster, the car sits low and wide, achieving a classic roadster proportion that defines its character. The roofline integrates seamlessly into the rear, and the 20-inch wheels fill the wheel arches perfectly, resulting in a perfectly proportioned and balanced silhouette.
The rear design of the MG Cyberster completes the overall aesthetic cohesively. It features a full-width LED light bar that spans the entire width of the tail, enhancing the sense of width without appearing overdone. The car also incorporates arrow-shaped LED tail lights, which are visually striking, although I personally believe the design would have been even cleaner without them.
The overall build quality of the Cyberster is notably impressive. There are no perceptible panel gaps, indicating high manufacturing precision. The doors feel solid and robust, and both the bonnet and the boot lid feel strong and well-damped, providing a premium tactile experience.
The electronically operated soft-top roof is a key feature, folding neatly into the body with precision. It can be opened and closed in approximately 10 seconds and operates smoothly and quietly. A significant functional advantage is that the roof can remain operational at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
The MG Cyberster is available in four distinct exterior color options:
Flare Red with a black roof
Nuclear Yellow with a black roof
Modern Beige with a red roof
Andes Grey with a red roof
While all the color options are unique and elegant, Nuclear Yellow and Flare Red undeniably command the most attention and stand out most prominently in traffic.
Interior: Driver-Focused Luxury
Design and Build Quality
If the exterior screams sportiness, the cabin amplifies that feeling even further. The cockpit wraps around the driver, with all controls and displays ergonomically angled towards the driver’s seat. It is evident that MG has placed a strong emphasis on delivering a driver-centric experience, and from a design standpoint, there are few flaws to criticize.
The MG Cyberster dashboard features a distinctive triple-screen layout that curves inward toward the driver, ensuring all essential information remains within easy view. In most lighting conditions, the screens are crisp and easy to read. However, when the soft-top roof is down and direct sunshine is present, the display brightness can feel insufficient, making it difficult to read some information.
The car is equipped with a flat-bottom steering wheel finished in dual-tone suede leather. The MG Cyberster steering wheel features a distinctive red circular ‘Super Sport’ button, which provides access to MG’s version of launch control. This innovation allows drivers to achieve rapid acceleration without needing to navigate through complex menus, enhancing the thrill of the drive.
Echoing the premium feel of the dashboard, the rest of the cabin utilizes a luxurious mix of leather, suede, and soft-touch plastics. While most functionalities are managed via the screens, the MG Cyberster includes several physical toggle switches for essentials such as drive modes and regenerative braking levels. These physical controls possess a satisfying tactile quality, adding to the sense of precision in the driving experience.
Seats
True to its roadster identity, the Cyberster offers only two seats. These are snug, supportive sport seats, perfectly complementing the car’s performance-focused nature. As a driver standing approximately six feet tall, I found the driving position to be spot on, with ample legroom and just about adequate headroom even when the soft-top roof is up.
However, my colleague, who stands over 6.5 feet tall, experienced difficulty getting comfortable. His knees brushed against the steering column, and his head was close to the roofline. This, however, is not unusual for compact sports cars; models such as the Porsche Cayman and Boxster also feel cramped for exceptionally tall occupants.
The MG Cyberster seats offer firm but comfortable cushioning, which should prove sufficient for longer drives. The seats are feature-rich, including powered adjustment, ventilation, heating, and memory functions with a welcome retract feature. Visibility is quite good for a low-slung car, though the thick rear pillars limit the rearward field of view.
A somewhat odd inclusion is the manually adjustable inside rearview mirror, which feels out of place in an otherwise premium cabin. Consequently, it provides only a limited rear view, meaning drivers must rely heavily on the 360-degree camera system when parking or reversing. Getting in and out of the Cyberster is easier than expected, but it still requires a bit of a duck-and-slide maneuver, characteristic of roadster design.
Storage and Practicality
This is not a vehicle designed for utility, nor does it pretend to be. Cabin storage is minimal and limited to the absolute essentials. There is a small glovebox that opens electronically, a cubby hole on the central tunnel, a pair of cup holders, and limited storage space under the armrest.
Given the operation of the scissor doors, the only substantial storage area is a small pocket with a closable lid that can hold only small personal items like a wallet or power bank.
Charging Options
While the Cyberster may skimp on practicality, its charging infrastructure is more than adequate. It is equipped with a wireless charging pad conveniently located in the central console, which securely holds a smartphone even during spirited driving. Additionally, MG Cyberster provides both USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports for both occupants, supporting both wired phone charging and media connectivity.
Features
The MG Cyberster features a driver-focused triple-screen setup inside the cabin. This comprises a central 10.25-inch screen flanked by two 7-inch screens. While the layout appears modern, the side screens are partially obscured by the steering wheel, making it difficult to view certain information while driving.
The leftmost screen, a 7-inch infotainment system, has a sharp display and supports wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which operated flawlessly during my evaluation. However, a significant issue I encountered was the user interface (UI); it is not particularly intuitive. I often had to navigate through different menus to find basic settings, and it took me some time to become accustomed to its logic.
Unlike the other two screens, the third screen on the MG Cyberster feels far more purposeful. Positioned to the side, it displays genuinely useful information such as weather updates, charging status, remaining range, and even time-related details like the current time, charging duration, and estimated time to full charge. The interface is clean, easy to read, and logically laid out.
A separate touchscreen display is located below the infotainment system to control the vehicle’s climate. This layout keeps the dashboard tidy and minimalist, but I found it challenging to operate. Simple tasks such as adjusting the temperature or fan speed were difficult while driving. Physical buttons would have made these operations significantly easier.
Paired with the touchscreen is an 8-speaker Bose sound system that left a strong impression. It delivers clear, well-balanced audio with crisp vocals and solid bass performance, enhancing the driving experience.
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