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MG Cyberster Review: Electric, and Unmistakably Dramatic

We drove the MG Cyberster at India’s national media drive, and in many ways it feels like a natural evolution of MG’s long British roadster heritage, only now without an engine, and with scissor doors. The question was straightforward: does it justify ₹75 lakh, and does it actually drive as well as it looks?

Design: Style as a statement

The Cyberster doesn’t whisper. It announces itself, and every design choice is intentional.
Sculpted front end with layered psyche-design lighting
Air vents that draw inspiration from classic supercar proportions
Long bonnet with a strong, aggressive stance
Electrically operated scissor doors with obstacle-sensing technology
Convertible soft top in dual-tone black across select colours
Available in four colours: Yellow, Red, Beige, and Grey
Arrow-inspired rear design with clean, modern tail lamp clusters
No exhaust tips, the clean rear makes the EV’s identity obvious

Despite the drama, the Cyberster never feels overdone. It looks like something designed to be driven, not just photographed.

Interior: Luxury where it counts

Step inside through those scissor doors, and the Cyberster shifts its tone from theatrical to genuinely refined.

Driver-centric cockpit with a tight, purposeful layout
High-quality leather with excellent fit and finish throughout
Ventilated front seats as standard
Digital instrument cluster with clean readouts
Multiple physical controls and drive selector buttons are within easy reach
Launch control mode triggers a rocket emblem on screen
250 litres of boot space, impressive for a convertible

The colour combinations feel considered rather than flashy. This is affordable luxury done with real intention.

Performance and drive: where the price proves to be sensible

This is where the Cyberster makes its case most convincingly.

Dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain
536 bhp and 725 Nm of torque
0–100 kmph claimed in 3.2 seconds
77 kWh ultra-thin battery at just 110mm, mounted centrally
Near 50:50 weight distribution felt immediately on track
580 km MIDC-certified range
Drive modes: Comfort, Sport, Super Sport, and Launch Control

Key impressions from our drive:

The car feels planted and confident from the very first corner
Steering communication is precise and progressive for a vehicle of this weight
Launch control is clean and drama-free, no wheelspin, no vagueness
Braking is sharp and immediate, defying the mass of the car
Body roll is well managed; understeer builds predictably at the limit
The convertible roof-down experience adds a genuine roadster dimension

It isn’t a lightweight sports car, and it doesn’t pretend to be. But it is one of the most composed and confidence-inspiring electric performance cars at this price point.