Indelibly linked with the MGB sports car of the 1960s and ‘70s, MG is now better known as the purveyor of practical cars at the affordable end of the market. Until now…
You’re looking at a sports car that neither Porsche nor Tesla have managed to put into production yet: a two-door open-top with punchy electric power.
It’s a halo car for MG, with svelte styling (complete with scissor doors) and single- and dual-motor powertrain options.
We’ll likely see Porsche’s forthcoming electric Boxster and the much-delayed Tesla Roadster towards the end of 2024, but production of either won’t start until 2025. Which means, for now, the MG Cyberster has the market all to itself.
But what’s it like to drive? To bring you one of the very first reviews in the world, Top Gear Magazine’s Tom Ford has been all the way to China to try it…
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Specs
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04:54 Interior
08:03 Driving
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14:27 Conclusion
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