To the left of the driver, the centre console has another touchscreen display. This portrait layout features the climate controls and drive settings, but it’s something of a distraction to use while driving – our car also had the habit of beeping when not paying attention to the road ahead, although this happened most times when using the portrait display. And it’s not as if the centre screen is easy to use for a passenger, either, with the large grab handle obscuring the screen.
The Cyberster is comfortable and offers convenient luggage space, along with a generous level of standard equipment
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,535mm |
| Width | 1,913mm (ex. mirrors) |
| Height | 1,329mm |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Boot space | 249 litres |
At more than 4.5 metres long and 1.91 metres wide, the Cyberster is bigger than a 911 Turbo, while its gross weight of 2.2 tonnes is around 200kg more than the Porsche’s when fully laden. One benefit of the roadster’s larger size is that there’s plenty of scope for packing. There’s no frunk, but a large open space behind the seats will be big enough for a soft bag or two, while the boot has space for a small suitcase or two – as long as you can fit them in around the charging cables.
The Cyberster’s seats are comfortable enough; trimmed in a combination of synthetic leather and a suede-effect material. Both have a heating function (as does the steering wheel) and include six-way electrical adjustment with lumbar support. Keyless entry, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors and a 360-degree parking camera are all standard; adding an extra layer of comfort and convenience.
MG is a popular, growing brand, but will want to improve its Driver Power ranking
It’s fair to say that the MG brand could do (a lot) better in the eyes of owners who voted in our 2024 Driver Power survey. The manufacturer finished in last place out of 32 car makers, while not one model appeared in the top 50 Best cars to own.
Despite this gloomy feedback, there’s still much to be positive about: the MG HS SUV was the eighth most popular car in the UK through 2024, while the MG3 took our Affordable Car of the Year title, and the ZS compact SUV continues to be a strong seller, too. Hopefully, MG can rectify the issues which are preventing it from receiving more favourable votes.
Although the Cyberster hasn’t yet been assessed by industry safety experts, Euro NCAP, it should be a relatively safe car. The MG Pilot system comes as standard across the range and features a host of active safety tech, including Lane Keep Assist, Active Emergency Braking (with cyclist and pedestrian detection), Active Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Detection.
Warranty
The Cyberster comes with a seven-year/80,000-mile warranty, which is a lot better than the standard three-year cover offered by some rivals, and it’s transferable to any future owners.
Servicing
MG recommends a standard servicing interval of every year or 15,000 miles – whichever comes first. Plus, you can choose to take out a MG Service Plan which can be tailored to your predicted mileage, and helps to take the sting out of scheduled maintenance costs.
