MG Cyberster– Scissor Doors & Saucy Curves: I’m in Love (Mostly)

When MG first teased the Cyberster, I rolled my eyes so hard I nearly saw the back of my skull. A concept car with butterfly dreams and a yoke? I thought: no way, Mary, that’ll never fly. And yet, here she is — in full production regalia, doors aloft like she’s waiting for a standing ovation. And frankly, she deserves one… mostly.

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Let’s get this out of the way: no, the yoke steering didn’t make it. And yes, I’m disappointed. It would’ve given the Cyberster that extra serving of drama. But instead, we get a wheel that looks like it came from a PlayStation concept and blocks half the driver info screens. Great.

Then there are those Cyberster scissor doors. Glorious in theory, but they leave a hunk of car looming over you like a waiter who’s forgotten your order. Clambering in is more of a yoga class than a grand entrance, and the side bolsters are going to cop it, trust me. MG, stock up.

Once you’re in, Cyberster’s cabin is a proper glow-up from MG’s budget past — all plush finishes and zero cheap plastic. The steering wheel is Nappa, but the rest is Notta (my new name for simulated cow) At $115k, that’s the bare minimum, darling. There’s a tri-screen setup ahead of you, plus another down in the centre console that toggles between climate and drive settings. CarPlay is USB only (ugh), and plugging it in requires you to dislocate a shoulder or hire a twink to do it for you.

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ABOVE: MG Cyberster

Cyberster Storage is predictably tragic — no frunk, a shallow boot, and a cubby behind the seats only big enough for a handbag and some regret. The door release system is equally extra: console buttons, edges, fob — take your pick and hope you remember where to press.

On the road? Fabulous — mostly. With twin motors (150kw front, 250kw rear) punching out a face-melting 375kw and 725Nm, she does 0-100 in 3.2s with launch control. Without it? She feels like she’s reading a bedtime story. This is a car that demands you engage Sport+ and button-mash like a street fighter.

We did the Sea Cliff Bridge, a run to Picton and on highway and in corners, Cyberster made us smile.

The ride is plush, but corners expose her 2-tonne bod. This isn’t a Lotus Elise — it’s a glam drop-top GT for weekends down the coast with a lover, not a track day weapon. That said, grip is ample, steering is firm, and the regen braking is adjustable via paddle, just like drive modes.

The Cyberster’s 77kWh battery charges at up to 144kW and promises 443km range — and bugger me, it delivers. That alone is worth a slow clap.

Tech? Cyberster has plenty, but the UI needs a rethink. Lane keep, smart cruise, overspeed warnings that ding more than a Grindr notification — it’s a lot. And speed sign recognition is drunk. Every. Time.

Cyberster’s roof?

Only the front bit is metal covered in lovely soft fabric. It lowers into a cubby hole with the metal bit offering defence against errant bird strikes. It saves a sling-back cover god for nothing more than wasting time. Unlike MGs from her halcyon era, the rear window is glass and all class.

Still, I didn’t want to hand Cyberster’s keys back. She’s flawed, fussy, and fabulous. Just like a good gay icon should be.

What The Boys Said

Nico (stroking the dash lovingly): “She’s not perfect, but darling, neither am I. It’s pure theatre, and I’m here for it. But plug in CarPlay again and I swear my back will never recover.”

Max (eyeing the side bolsters): “She’s sexy, sure. But I’d rather be in my old Rangie on a dirt track. This feels like something you borrow from a rich ex in Double Bay.”

Casper (brushing glitter off the console): “The power’s there, but the interface is a mess. And why do I feel like I need an IT degree just to open the door?”

Raffy (smiling dimples on full display): “I love it. It’s like a muscle car in drag — you know she’s got secrets, but you still take her home.”

Hunter (from the passenger seat): “The scissor doors make me feel like I’m in a Marvel movie, but I bruised my knee getting in. Still worth it.”

Charlie (tapping the screen in confusion): “There’s so much going on in here, it’s like a Eurovision performance. Stunning, confusing, and slightly overwhelming.”

Alan (reading the fine print): “No yoke? Missed opportunity. And the UI is a bit of a diva. But I can’t argue with the pace or the theatre.”

Luke (half-grinning): “It’s got guts. But I’d rather something I can throw around corners without feeling like I’ve got a cruise ship on my hands.”

Price: $115,000
Power: 375kw/725Nm
Battery: Ternary Lithium
Charging: 144kw DC Max
Range 443km

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