MG is preparing to unveil its first-ever electric sports car, which is set to make its debut in 2024
- First MG convertible since the MG TF
- Scissor doors and ‘yoke’-style steering wheel
- Due on sale in 2024
Leaked images of the upcoming MG Cyberster roadster are circulating on a Chinese social media site. The pictures give us our best look yet of the sleek, convertible electric car, which is due for reveal this year. If all goes to plan, it should go on sale here in 2024.
Originally a manufacturer of small, two-seater sports cars – before it more recently dipped its toe into the world of good value hatchback and SUV models – MG looks to be returning to its roots, albeit in the electric age. Images of the Cyberster’s striking interior appeared online some time ago, and the newly-leaked exterior pictures appear strikingly similar to the exclusive renders we reported on previously.
While the new car will certainly look futuristic, MG is set to pay homage to some of its most famous models within the Cyberster’s design. The car’s oval headlights are a trademark of the MG TF, whereas the long, sweeping bonnet is reminiscent of the legendary MGB of the sixties and seventies.
As a brand, MG has become almost unrecognisable since its glory days; the Chinese-owned marque has gone from making some of the most desirable and iconic sports cars on the market to producing relatively lacklustre family hatchbacks and SUVs. This has begun to change, however, as the industry-wide switch to electric power has slowly seen the brand trickle back into relevancy. In fact, the latest MG4 hatchback, MG5 estate and MG ZS EV are some of the best-value electric vehicles currently on sale.
The Cyberster will step things up a notch, with a strong possibility that some versions may feature a set of scissor-style doors, like those in a Lamborghini supercar. Leaked images on Chinese social media site Weibo, as well as teasers from MG itself reveal a ‘yoke’-style steering wheel, similar to the item seen in the latest Tesla Model S Plaid. This will sit in front of a sweeping set of fully-digital dials and will be complemented by a striking two-tone interior. The Cyberster will also feature an electrically-retractable fabric roof – a far cry from the finicky manual rag-tops of old.
Yet, as much as MG wants to remind you of its British heritage (note the Cyberster’s Union Flag-inspired tail lights), the brand is, as mentioned, now owned by a Chinese corporation. SAIC is an automotive giant with a long history when it comes to manufacturing electric cars and it shows with MG’s latest slew of impressive EVs.
Unlike the MG ZS EV which sits on a modified version of the petrol-powered ZS’ underpinnings, the Cyberster will sit on a dedicated platform for electric vehicles. Dubbed MSP (Modular Scalable Platform), this also underpins the new MG 4 hatchback and allows for battery sizes of up to 150kWh – theoretically giving the Cyberster a range of up to 500 miles.
However, to keep the MG Cyberster as lightweight and nimble as possible, it’s almost certain that a smaller battery will be used. The Cyberster will likely resemble the Mazda MX-5 in terms of dimensions, with a small, driver-focused interior – as seen in the leaked images. Regardless, we expect to see a range of over 250 miles and MG has already stated that 0-62mph could take as little as three seconds.
What does this mean for car buyers?
The promise of a new MG sports car will almost certainly come as an excitement to many. While we expect the new car to arrive on UK shores in 2024, it’s possible that we could see a full reveal of the Cyberster before then; teasers released by MG suggest the eagerly-awaited roaster could make its debut before the end of 2023. At this stage, it is difficult to hazard a guess at pricing, but you can be sure the Cyberster will cost a lot more than the original MGB’s list price of around £900.
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