The most recent automotive to be launched on the Kuala Lumpur Worldwide Mobility Present (KLIMS) is the MG Cyberster. The 2-seater electrical roadster was previewed in Malaysia in August, and SAIC Motor Malaysia has made good on its promise to cost the automotive under RM350,000.
Out there in a single all-wheel-drive variant for now, the Cyberster is priced at RM319,900 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. This determine features a seven-year/150,000 km guarantee and an eight-year/180,000 km battery guarantee.
Energy comes from twin electrical motors producing a complete of of 544 PS (400 kW) and 725 Nm of torque. So outfitted, the Cyberster completes the century dash in simply 3.2 seconds on its strategy to a prime pace of 201 km/h. However this two-seat roadster is a far cry from the light-weight sports activities vehicles that outlined the (now Chinese language-owned) British model’s previous, and that’s because of the standard-fit 77 kWh battery.
This gives a WLTP-rated vary of 444 km, and with help for as much as 144 kW of DC quick charging, topping up the pack from 10 to 80% takes 38 minutes. There’s solely a 7 kW on-board charger, nonetheless, so charging the battery from 10 to 100% utilizing an AC wallbox takes a yawning 10.5 hours.
Taking inspiration from the enduring MGB Roadster, the Cyberster actually cuts a pretty determine, led by a shark nostril entrance finish with almond-shaped LED headlights and a break up decrease air consumption. With little in the way in which of decoration alongside the edges, the eyes are drawn in direction of the sharp entrance fender line that sweeps into the doorways, earlier than being picked up the deliciously voluptuous rear haunches.
On the again, you’ll discover in all probability the Cyberster’s second most obnoxious design cue – the Union Jack-inspired taillights that kind a literal arrow in live performance with the symptoms. After all, you received’t miss the precise most obnoxious characteristic – a pair of powered (!) scissor doorways that give the automotive some Lamborghini-style visible drama. Being the all-wheel-drive model, the Malaysian-spec mannequin rides on the most important out there 20-inch “Jetstream” seven-spoke alloy wheels, as seen right here.
Step inside and also you’ll discover a cockpit-like cabin that wraps across the driver, out there in both black-and pink or grey-and-white color schemes. Each occupants sit on plush sports activities seats with six-way energy adjustment, reminiscence and Nappa leather-based and Alcantara upholstery in both pink or gray (relying on on the outside color chosen), dealing with a sporty flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddles for choosing the drive modes and regenerative braking energy.
However the spotlight is the financial institution of screens, consisting of a ten.25-inch digital instrument show that’s flanked by two extra seven-inch touchscreens for controlling the infotainment and vehicular capabilities. One other seven-inch touchscreen housing the dual-zone local weather controls sits on the centre console. Different options embrace Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an eight-speaker Bose sound system.
The Cyberster can be out there with a full vary of driver help options, together with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane centring help, blind spot warning, rear cross visitors alert with auto brake, rear collision warning and a door opening warning.
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