As MG celebrates 100 years of production, the marque says it is excited to announce a “significant milestone that embodies the future of MG’s innovation”.

Today, it launches the all-new, all-electric MG Cyberster, a car the company claims is a “groundbreaking addition that represents a major leap forward in both technology and design”.  Drawing on the history of MG and classic models such as the MGB, the Cyberster brings EV motoring to the modern sports car space. 

MG says the Cyberster isn’t just here to be another car, it’s here to make a statement, and continue to propel the legacy of MG into the modern era.

MG Motor Australia and New Zealand CEO Peter Ciao said: “MG Cyberster marks a groundbreaking evolution for our brand, seamlessly merging the legacy of MG Roadsters with a daring, forward-thinking vision. Its bold design and exhilarating performance sets an unprecedented standard, making it one of the most advanced vehicles MG has ever unveiled.

“The all-new MG Cyberster presents uncompromising levels of power and performance, while also continuing our development as a leader in the electric vehicle space here in Australia and New Zealand.

“Crafted with precision from the ground up, this car is not only a tribute to MG’s storied heritage but also a clear statement that we are unwavering in our pursuit of leadership and innovation in Australiasia’s automotive landscape.

“The incredible value the Cyberster delivers will amaze car lovers. Priced at NZD$129,000 (MSRP) plus on-road costs, Kiwi drivers will be blown away when they get behind the wheel. We’re proud to launch what is sure to become MG’s next iconic model.”

The Cyberster can generate up to 375kW of power as well as a 0-100km/hr time of just 3.2 seconds. There’s a 77kWh battery set between the axles featuring an electric motor at each end for four-wheel drive.

MG says the car is engineered for seamless cruising and spirited driving, whether you’re navigating city streets or testing your limits at the track, including a range of up to 443km WLTP and rapid charging capability that can power the vehicle from 10% to 80% in just 40 minutes using a 150kW CCS Public Charger.

Then there’s the MG Cyberster’s size. At 4535mm long and 1913mm wide, the two-seat body manages to hide its dimensions well, and the car’s proportions imitate those of a front-engine machine, with a long bonnet, a set-back cockpit and short boot lid reminiscent of the old days when the MGB was around.

From the front, the pointed nose sweeps up and back to create a smooth shape, while the rear end is broken up by a set of Union Jack inspired LED lights. The big arrows that point in the direction of the indicators pay their respects to the origin of the brand.

The Cyberster is available in five colours; English White Standard, Sterling Silver Metallic, Camden Grey Metallic, Diamond Red Metallic, Royal Yellow Premium.

MG Cyberster – Pricing 

CybersterNew Zealand
MSRP$129,000
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Fred Alvrez
How on earth to start this? I've been car/bike/truck crazy since I was a teen. Like John, I had the obligatory Countach poster on the wall. I guess I'm more officially into classic and muscle cars than anything else - I currently have a '65 Sunbeam Tiger that left the factory the same day as I left the hospital as a newborn with my mother. How could I not buy that car? In 2016 my wife and I drove across the USA in a brand-new Dodge Challenger, and then shipped it home. We did this again in 2019 in a 1990 Chev Corvette - you can read about that trip on DriveLife, and again in 2023 buying a C5 Corvette and shipping it home. I'm a driving instructor and an Observer for the Institute of Advanced Motorists - trying to do my bit to make our roads safer.

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