MG Cyberster Track Drive (India): The Droptop EV That Blends Theater With Real Pace

MG’s first convertible EV for India, the Cyberster, has finally hit the Buddh International Circuit and it is every bit the head-turner the Auto Expo 2025 concept promised. Scissor doors, a fabric soft-top that drops in 10 seconds, and proper dual-motor punch make this the fastest MG ever sold here. It is not perfect (no frunk, limited cabin storage, and you do feel its weight in tight transitions), but as a weekend toy that also previews MG’s electric future, the Cyberster is a compelling, uniquely positioned buy.

Design & Engineering: Theater You Can Daily (9/10)

MG calls the Cyberster a spiritual successor to the classic MGB roadster; the visual link is more philosophical than literal. This is a clean, modern shape with aero-smooth surfaces (Cd 0.26), a long bonnet for that proper roadster stance, and the show-stopping scissor doors you will keep demonstrating at every valet stand. The 20-inch polished alloys fill the arches well, while the arrow-style tail-lamps are a polariser: dramatic, yes, but not everyone’s taste. The fabric soft-top looks premium, operates in about 10 seconds, and can be used up to ~50 km/h, so brief drizzle or toll-plaza theatrics are easy.

Colour ways are neatly curated: Red and Yellow body shades pair with a black roof; Grey and Beige body colours get a red roof for contrast.

Key Highlights

Performance & Refinement: Real Pace, Real Poise (9/10)

On paper the AWD Cyberster is serious: 510 hp, 725 Nm, 0–100 km/h in a claimed 3.2 s, 200 km/h top speed. On a slightly damp BIC straight, we VBOXed 3.69 s to 100 quick by any measure and the AWD system kept launches tidy with minimal wheelspin. Three drive modes and a Boost function add the expected EV drama on demand.

The motors pull from a 77 kWh NMC battery that MG says is the thinnest (≈110 mm) pack in the segment. That slimness lowers the centre of gravity and helps packaging, which you can feel in high-speed stability.

Noise, vibration, harshness: cabin isolation is good with the roof up, and wind management with the roof down is better than you’d expect at legal Indian expressway speeds.

Range & Charging: Numbers That Work For Weekend Runs (8/10)

The AWD variant’s 580 km MIDC claim is optimistic for track days, but for Delhi–Jaipur brunches or Mumbai–Pune hill runs, it is workable. With a suitable DC charger, 10–80% in ~40 minutes (up to 144 kW) means a coffee stop is enough to top up. Expect real-world mixed usage in the high-300s to low-400s km depending on roof position, speed, climate control, and traffic.

Ride & Handling: Grand-Touring First, Track Toy Second (7/10)

A slalom/autocross at BIC revealed the Cyberster’s ~1,985 kg mass in quick left-right transitions. On the limit it nudges into safe understeer, but the 50:50 weight distribution and AWD make it predictable and confidence-inspiring. Pirelli P Zero rubber brings grip; Brembo brakes deliver strong stopping power, though seasoned drivers will wish for firmer pedal feel. The net is a sporty grand tourer rather than a razor-edged track weapon perfectly aligned with Indian buyers who want speed, stance, and usability.

Cabin, Space & Usability: Premium, But Pack Light (7/10)

The cockpit is driver-centric: a digital cluster flanked by two touch panels plus a lower centre touchscreen for deep controls. Graphics are crisp, responses snappy, and the Bose 8-speaker system is a pleasant companion roof-down. Seat comfort and upholstery quality are high, but you sit a touch higher than purists will like (battery under-floor). Practicality is limited: no frunk, a usable rear boot, and small stowage (glovebox, a tiny cubby, some space behind seats). It is fine for weekender duty; just pack soft bags.

Features & Safety: Mostly Loaded, A Few Misses (8/10)

You get auto LED headlamps, powered seats, dual-zone climate, ambient lighting, 360° camera, TPMS, driver-fatigue detection, adaptive cruise, and a full traction/ stability suite. Two notable gaps for a 2025 EV: no wireless smartphone integration and no wireless charging. Four airbags are standard; we would like to see curtain coverage added as the car evolves.

Price, Positioning & Verdict: A Lane Of Its Own (7/10)

At an introductory ₹74.99 lakh (ex-showroom) via MG’s Select showrooms, the Cyberster has no direct EV convertible rival. The closest alt is the petrol BMW Z4 (~₹93 lakh), which feels very different in character. Yes, ground clearance over speed-breakers will need a real-world check, and the cabin could use more storage. But for sheer theatre (scissor doors, soft-top), authentic pace, and a plush cabin, the Cyberster owns its niche. If you want a stand-out weekender with zero tail-pipe emissions and big-ticket curb appeal, this is it.

FAQs

Q1. What are the MG Cyberster’s performance figures?

Dual-motor AWD, 510 hp, 725 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.2 s (claimed), top speed 200 km/h. Our damp-track VBOX: 3.69 s to 100.

Q2. What is the claimed range and charging time?

580 km MIDC (AWD, 77 kWh). 10–80% in ~40 minutes on a 144 kW DC fast charger.

Q3. How practical is the convertible roof?

Fabric soft-top operates in ~10 seconds and can be used up to ~50 km/h. Good sealing and acceptable wind buffeting at legal highway speeds.

Q4. Does it handle like a sports car or a GT?

It leans GT: planted at speed, predictable in corners, but you feel the ~1.99-tonne mass in rapid transitions. Strong brakes; pedal feel could be firmer.

Q5. What features and safety tech do you get?

Four screens, Bose audio, powered seats, 360° camera, TPMS, adaptive cruise, driver-fatigue detection, 4 airbags. No wireless CarPlay/Android Auto and no wireless charging.

Q6. How much does it cost and who does it compete with?

₹74.99 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory). No EV convertible rival; BMW Z4 (petrol) is the nearest alternative by body style and price.

Q7. Any day-to-day drawbacks for Indian roads?

Low ground clearance needs careful approach to tall speed breakers; limited cabin storage; no frunk.

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