Two months with an MG Cyberster: As good as it looks?

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Gotta say, I quite this particular journalist. Nothing ever feels scripted and it all feels like we’re getting this lady’s genuine feelings about the product. Bravo!

[@pb5x5]

Modern cars need you to be able to go into the systems and permanently turn lots of things off. Even in unofficial way.

[@Daniel-jm5hd]

Thanks for the honest review. I am going to wait until MG sort out the glitches before trying one.

[@hamsterclamper]

Brilliant background music. Not irritating in the slightest😐

[@Trinet-TA]

Came here to say the same, listing cars irritations while playing irritating background music 😂👍

[@CptSpears007]

Calm down it was only the first few seconds

[@johnpaterson6112]

Anyone stupid enough to include the "music" is stupid enough not to get sarcasm.

[@bandicoot2016]

Perfectly matched for the car then............?

[@Lockwoodbeck61]

A free revving three litre straight six would suit the milk float perfectly

[@leevanqueef2658]

Scissor doors, allowing 7000 gallons of rainwater into your seat before you sit in it. Lovely 😂

[@thelaserhive3368]

Great review. Apart from the interface, the other big issue for me is those doors. I’d not want a crowd of people looking at me as I get in the car ( all thinking “ flash plonker”).

[@sunrisejak2709]

To disable the safety driver aids there is a shortcut. Swipe down on the HVAC screen and a shortcut menu appears such as the lane keep assist, and a few others hence can be disabled quite quickly.

[@MrEMrC]

Another great review. Let's hope that MG are listening and poised, ready to tweak!

[@robsmith1a]

The more I see new cars the more I appreciate the simplicity and small screen in my twelve year old SLK. I don't think it's easy to make an EV into a proper driver's car while they're so heavy, I think in five years that issue will be solved though. Great review.

[@philipgrice1026]

Rubbish! Until you've drifted a two ton Jensen Interceptor around country roads you haven't lived. It helps to have lots of power! Provided you've got the suspension sorted a heavy but well handling car will get the adrenaline flowing as much as a Lotus Elan or Europa from the same period. I've owned and driven all three on fast rural roads and enjoyed them all equally. If the Europa is an Epee, the Elan is a Foil and the Interceptor is a Saber. They all get the job done, just differently. I do hate all the bling and slot machine interior styling of these new electric cars. They seem to be trying to compete with computer games and artificial reality when all we want are cars that go, stop and handle well reliably. I'm currently down to just six vehicles, most of them more than a decade old, and I don't think I've ever turned the radios on! I get in a vehicle to go somewhere, usually quickly, not to listen to music of people blathering. I prefer to hear the wind, tires and a muted but harmonic exhaust. I might have to get EVs that synthesize the exhaust noise the way the Hyundai N9 does. damn! Does that mean I'll have to have the radio on?

[@anthonydevono8833]

It looks ok bit to futuristic for its own good but be interesting to see how the depreciation effects it at 3 years old

[@jmc2903]

Might be a British brand name, but that is it! Thistle car has got absolutely no connection to the pedigree of the original MG cars.

[@eliotdeag8040]

Really useful and honest review! I am going for a "simpler" interface in Mx5 RF as our used, fun car but hope they sort this out! To be honest our first electric car may well be Renault 5E and I never thought I would say that. Just waiting on a test drive in the spring. Cheers

[@TheDelboy735]

At what point should any MG be £60k...

[@lovice]

Have you check the price of a reasonably specced Golf GTI recently?

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

A fab looking car and great to see the MG name on something genuinely desirable like this. I am sure MG will fix the interface. Far Eastern manufacturers do listen and react to feedback, and they do it quickly.

[@griffonethousand]

I’ve got an MG4 - owners have been complaining about quite a lot of the software and MG have made barely any changes on the back of it. Which is a shame, because it’s otherwise a lovely car to drive. Don’t hold your breath on SAIC responding to any user requests.

[@StevenRothwell-Parks]

hmm ok ....how much is a petrol boxter. If and when porsche release alectric boxter how much will one cost.

[@GadgetyMV]

This deserves more views.

[@andreasfahrtelektro7500]

BINGO. Then I did everything right. I will receive my Cyberster in February and it will replace the last petrol engine, an AUDI TT Roadster. I will enjoy the first rays of sunshine in spring.

[@bill_heywood]

I think the Cyberster is a GT not a sports car, so it isn’t competing with the Boxster

[@garyhooper2728]

We have one in China, the sat nav can be displayed on the center driving screen, we don't have some of the features you have in the UK - lane assist etc, yes the screens are some getting used to compared to our Tesla Model Y its more of a cruiser than a real sports car..

[@doodle1313]

Good review! I’ve had mine for 6 weeks and agree the interfaces are over complex. There’s also some minor frustrating elements you didn’t touch on eg on the screen you turn volume up using the + on the right. Same for the fan speed but then on the haptic buttons it’s the other way around! It’s a lot of these little things that undermine a good user experience. There are a load of good points though! But updates need to take account of customer feedback.

[@bltzspr]

Great review. Other than looks, does it answer any question or need, that a decent MX5, Z4, CLK or Boxster, et al, can't answer.....

[@XenonJohnD]

503 bhp available from standstill.

[@leftcoaster67]

I would say it's not a practical car, but that's sort of the point when you have a convertible.

[@ram64man]

but don't forget about the utter ridiculous 5 year road tax which goes up this year makes it dear than a ford kuga

[@GarryMcGovern]

In the amount of time you spent faffing around with the screen (being forced to faff, you having no option but faff!), I completely lost all patience and interest in the car (and that was without even considering the faff required to get the doors to open and close!). Sorry MG - lovely looking car otherwise.

[@Osmosis909]

Thanks for a really honest review, not seen one in the flesh yet and it doesn't have a competitor yet, if they are going really grab the market, hopefully they listen and move fast to fix things.

[@lightale1367]

Do a video on the diesel ⛽️ one

[@1972jjb]

At £55k, whilst the MG Cyberster is good value for being perhaps the only electric sportscar on the market ...it still seems expensive for the MG badge. An MG sports car should conceptually be more affordable, smaller and purer. It doesn't really seem to know what it is -1980s concept sportscar/ supercar / grand tourer? It feels too much of a mish-mash of ideas. Or am I missing something?

[@IainGraham-k7v]

So a 60k car that has a range of 200miles and will be worth 25k in 2 years.Wonderful.

[@nigel.w]

But in two years it will be a great option for many people, especially if they fix the annoying software either by an over the air update or a free upgrade at your local dealer. That said, it's clear from all the reviews, it's a GT and not a sports car, so still a great option for many who want the image and straight-line performance, but prefer comfort over on the limit handling.Depreciation can be your friend, and I'd be surprised if these drop below 20k anytime in the foreseeable future.

[@teem5642]

How far do you travel with a roadster weekly ? I'm not an ev fan tbf but there's 4 litre v8s roadster that don't do 300miles on a tank

[@PsychedMedia]

Ive put in on my wishlist to own one of these in 2 years

[@David_Polak]

Do you sell your car after only two years? The people I know keep them for five to ten years or even longer. They just enjoy the car and are not preoccupied with depreciation.

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

@@David_Polak Most EVs get sold within weeks. Because they are sh1te.

[@markthacker9387]

It would look even better with a v8 in it.

[@markhomer6357]

Has mg UK took onboard your critism of the interface and provided any feedback to what is a very good looking sportscar ???

[@YSKWatch]

the original design is using yoke steering wheel, they change it to normal steering wheel last minute without changing everything else. the 3 screens visibility should be good if they don't charge the steering wheel.

[@masonandmotors]

Good point about the screen layout and very odd software and such a shame they got it so wrong in what is otherwise a great car. I wonder how these issues weren't questioned before release as they seem obvious to me. Maybe all they need to do is move the satnav to the centre console screen or integrate it into the driver's middle screen as other manufacturers do. Then put a HUD on the dash for speed.

[@YSKWatch]

the 3 screens: because the original design is using yoke steering wheel.

[@masonandmotors]

@ Well a yoke was never going to make into production for the UK so they should have rethought the screens.

[@danielhockin6705]

Great review Vicky. I note as an mg4 owner that none of the negative comments are attributed to it being an EV. Should be pretty easy to tweak with your on pointe recommendations.

[@localreviewking134]

Great car, good build and electric. I have only seen one, since launch. A niche car for a relatively small number of people, who knows. Wait 2 years and these will be £18K used.

[@tonyn3227]

Great looking car, i wish it would be available here in usa,but most likely never will.

[@stillbreeze99]

Is that a manual dip on the rear view mirror😮

[@MakoMakoMan22]

You say 'some' car enthusiasts don't like electric cars? more like 'alot'

[@zzhughesd]

Nice paint. Seen in flesh. Foggy day or what. Mid winter joys

[@richyclubsport5155]

Driven one, quick, build quality appalling, squeaks, rattles, and my friend who owns it, said charge distance dropped dramatically in the colder weather. He had a MX-5 before, said it was a huge mistake not to get another one.

[@sunrisejak2709]

I own a Cyberster too in Thailand. My experience and observations are diametrically opposed to yours. Its frankly a rather impressive quality and fit and finish. I also own a premium German car and they are on par.

[@richyclubsport5155]

@sunrisejak2709 it's sub zero here in UK he said that the miles per charge has already dropped some 30% and it's only two months old

[@sunrisejak2709]

​@@richyclubsport5155I've got nearly 10,000 km after 6 months use with zero discernible loss in range whatsoever. Indeed climate admittedly is a bit different.

[@davidnash4393]

​@richyclubsport5155 30% seems excessive. I have a tesla, my 2nd EV, and range reduction in cold weather is a known characteristic of today's tech, unfortunately. It's hard to quantify but I would expect 10-15% reduction max. It should go back up when the weather is warmer though.

[@sailingoctopus1]

@@richyclubsport5155 That's what happens in winter with electric cars. If it surprises anyone then they haven't done any research. Anyway, it's hardly a winter car.

[@aedwards4496]

Lovely looking car, If I had £60,00 to spare I'd buy one. Can anyone explain how drivers can use all those touch screens whilst driving but can't hold or use a mobile phone? Seems a bit hypocritical. BTW. whaty is "long distance commuting?" isn't it just (driving?)

[@paudieb]

Interiors and Infotainment systems are the only thing holding back bigger EV sales. Bring back button knobs and dials.

[@leftcoaster67]

So sad we in Canada won't get MG's here.

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

''If you change all that (gesturing to the dash) your onto a winner''....at the same time move the 'Cyberster' name from the incredibly squeezed position on the tiny boot lip..down to the lower bumper, where there is heaps of room.

[@markymarkreviews]

Was close to considering this car but after the reveal, too many compromises, like the silly screen set up. No frunk even a small one, even though it has a massive bonnet! And as you have concluded, this is a nice GT and not a sports car. And MG dealers are getting a pretty bad reputation for back up when things go wrong. 7 year warranty...? Not when you read the small print and multiple exclusions.

[@davidviner4932]

British brand??? I don't think a Chinese car with an old British badge on the bonnet is actually a British brand, but if that's what you can do then I will stick a Ferrari badge on my BMW and suddenly it becomes Italian

[@ibrahimoussifi5544]

hello what do you think of the tiguan 1.5 tsi 130 or 150 hp in manual gearbox year 2020? thanks

[@UCMpDwp7VEfKXRH3NyAW7kuj]

This car looks sexy and perform well

[@cabottaxi]

Couldn't park that in my garage with those doors therefore I'd have to say a big no no.

[@sunrisejak2709]

The doors can be set to any level of opening in %. Plus they are easily manually pushed with little effort to any opening that works for the environment. Works well in my carport.

[@Tsenngu]

The whole point of the (at least regular cyberster) Is the fact that no and absolutely NO cab in existence has all this gear , boot space and the horsepower looks and speed for this price. MG has done a funky fun and frankly cheap nice cab. And let me ask WHO tries to lock their car door before it is closed....ever lol what a stupid point. And come on i set the brightness on my cars screen day one and never adjusted them again in 3 years...who keeps doing adjustment on that? 90% of the issues with screens and other stuff is something you set once and you are done. The voice assist you can both turn off easily and turn the volume down while it is active. Time to actually read the manual for the car. The satnav can also be shown with arrows and directions right in the middle screen.....

[@philippelamarque3219]

100% agree with you. Car reviewers blaming super clever engineers for them not being smart enough to read a manual or understand an OS. People are just lazy and entitled. Screens are actually awesome and driving position is very good for everyday and potentially long use. Unless you like rolling out of your car to get out at the petrol station, lambo style;). GPS has voice and repeats in the center screen so no issue with the steering wheel at all. Suspension is amazing and so confortable for 99.9% of people driving sensibly on a normal road (It might be too soft for a race track but honestly, no one goes there). And this is a GT btw not a race track weapon. Anyway, I'll leave the armchair sim racers criticize while I drive my stunning looking spaceship into the sunset. Camden grey makes it look like an Aston but this has the running cost of a suzuky swift! Thank you MG for creating such a special and amazing mid life crisis toy at such an incredible price. I love it. BTW my 6'2 son fits in it no problem. But OMG it doesn't have wireless apple car play ;) Who cares, really...

[@urbanstrencan]

MG Cyberster is missing proper driving dynamics, It looks so good but looks doesn't meet hw it handles, if they fix driving that will have a winner :) Vicky great review you are doing just an awesome job :)

[@sunrisejak2709]

I have a Cyberster and a C43 AMG. The Cyberster handles equally well albeit the suspension is on the soft side but cornering is flat and steering excellent. The Cyberster easily holds its own with the equivalent German offerings of similar aim.

[@niptodstan]

I'll stick with my Skoda Enyaq Sportline 85x. Lane assist is one press. Screens are great. Comfortable, fast , handles good cheaper, better build quality, bigger boot, range, list goes on. Plus it’s about to be updated.

[@iconicshrubbery]

A bugger boot. Must be a Skoda exclusive👌

[@iconicshrubbery]

Oh, you corrected it to "bigger"😔

[@blueboy7589]

Thats the worst large EV hatchback I've ever seen. 😂

[@gpa625]

Needs a HUD -- great with satnav etc...

[@tim0r1]

Funny, a certain other channel also uploaded a video on this car titled something like “Cancel the Boxster” .. doesn’t seem likely, does it?

[@rock3music176]

so no over the air software updates ?

[@CosmicSeeker69]

no complaints about lifting the weekly shop over ridiculously high boot lip?????

[@keithjackson4985]

Where did rationale thought go with car design? Why are so many trying to reinvent the wheel? Just make a car with equipment that works! This is why Civics and Miatas sell so well.

[@davidcook6064]

Brilliant review CarGurus! Five minutes in and I'm rolling around laughing. I can remember loving the simplicity of my old MG Midget back in the late sixties. Just a little key, some toggle switches and a few simple dials. Joy by the bucket load !!

[@Anvilarm07]

Those screens were designed for a yoke, not a steering wheel.

[@th-l8936]

No point in the fancy doors, if the mirror can’t even dim itself!

[@sunrisejak2709]

The "fancy doors" are wonderful. From the driver seat I can open and close the passenger door for guests as well as park in tight confined without a problem. Very clever and truly useful.

[@alunjones2550]

The front is gorgeous. The rear looks like a dogs dinner. And why, why, why, do EV manufacturers think anything remotely sporty needs a million BHP......

[@chasf3433]

A great example of his difficult it is to produce an electric sports car with current EV technology Too big, too heavy too complicated and poor range. Will be a interesting to see how Porsche manage the compromises with the planned EV only Boxster

[@sullysullivan1187]

This really does turn heads in the flesh. It’s gorgeous

[@brankojerbic6040]

For a fraction of that price you can buy really nice "Real" MG and not an overpriced Chinese car, and a car you will be proud of. MGB The real McCoy.... I wouldn't swap ours for this nonsense

[@paulsuddes1144]

Get rid of the silly backing music….irritating

[@donwildmoon6765]

Get yourself to Specsavers, that is one hell of an ugly car and looks nothing like a high end car. It's like when chavs put Lambo doors on a golf.

[@cbolt4492]

Nice

[@terryboy1235]

Beautiful looking car just lacking an engine £60K brand new wait a cpl of years and you will probably get 1 for £10K with the depreciation on these appliances

[@tarbat]

Didn't the dealer show you how to turn the Welcome Greeting off? Or swipe down on the bottom screen to disable driver assists? Had my Cyberster for 3 months, the screens work just fine.

[@mrgadge]

Same irritation as the mk8 Golf GTI with the dash. Interfering all the time with your driving and touch is awkward to use. I sold mine because of it, shame.

[@pimeye]

Laggy screens, poor quality trim are hallmarks of the MG electric car range. But, their cars are much cheaper than their competitors.

[@whitemoor66]

I wonder if the screen visibility problem is because it's supposed to have one of those stupid Knight Rider style yoke steering wheels? Obviously still doesn't excuse the clunkiness. Fit normal doors, sort out the silly dash and operating system and this will sell like hot cakes won't it?

[@smallik81]

Looks more Mazda than Maserati.

[@srikarreddy5714]

THANK YOU !!!. I said the same thing

[@drdoolittle5724]

Missed something there, electric car with paddles?

[@markrozee]

I charge at home and it costs me less than 2p per mile😂❤🎉

[@AndrewKNI]

A great looking car but why have so much "tech" that makes driving more difficult. That's so common these days but a big red flag to me 😏 Just bring out a basic car, reduce the price considerably, and I bet it would sell like the MX-5!

[@nigel9843]

Another great review Vicky .I hope MG are listening to your comments, has the making of a great car looks amazing.

[@concinnus]

It's a good looking car, but it weighs more than a Model 3, which is inexcusable and makes it uncompetitive imo.

[@namritawebster9613]

Buying new cars are a rip off! Waiting a few years for the price to drop first

[@ournexus7235]

Another decent review again. Very detailed. Far too expensive for most people though brand new. The Govt needs to step in with buyer assistance or help the dealers reduce the costs

[@IainGraham-k7v]

Aye starve the NHS of funds to support rich people buying EV`s.What a plan.

[@tacfoley4443]

We saw our first example yesterday - same colour, too. It looked very nice, but being driving by what looked like a 90-year old. The Good Lord alone knows how he copes with the screens.........it's a killer for me. As for it being an MG, well, no. No more than a modern Mini is actually a Morris Mini-Minor. It's Chinese, for goodness sake, with a bought name and logo, so, no thanks.

[@Ummo2850]

Another Chyneese vehicle like Ford Puma, ford territory, MG, and many more. 🤡🤡🤡

[@gaiusvarro4692]

Who thinks this costs £150k?

[@darthgardner]

Shove a V6 in it ..then im interested no Ev is a sportscar in reality.

[@sunrisejak2709]

Have you seen the Hagerty comparison between the BMW M3 CS (performance benchmark) and the Tesla model 3 performance? Your statement is simply wrong. I have a V6 Mercedes C43 AMG and both my Cyberster and Tesla way outperform the Merc.

[@SuperAndytaylor]

the music in the background makes this virtually unwatchable - notes to editor STOP

[@Sttratt]

Proper British cat that 😂

[@pereldh5741]

In short: No. 😂

[@karlfontanari2169]

Wait for version 2.0

[@billturner6564]

😅😅😅 did she realy say this car is much cheaper to run than a Porsche Boxter 😅😅😅 With this MG your looking at 55000£ today and 20 000 tomorrow 😅😅😅 10000 the day after that Dont forget its also going to burn your house down and cost 11000 a year 2 insur😅😅😅

[@PLively]

You lost me at "Pure electric car".

[@magic3817]

The driver interface is truly god awful. They should outsource that to Porsche. Outside design is rather nice. Doors are cool but impractical. The arrow tail lights are a mistake.

[@kazali6111]

I love it inside and out. Wouldnt change nothing. Cars like this are future classic 👌

[@keithgoodway9077]

just get an mx5 job done, simple!

[@makomadeira5799]

Talking about irritations, please stop that annoying triggering back ground music !

[@gosskamperis2016]

All those screens, but FFS don't touch your phone. At this stage, I stopped watching.

[@namritawebster9613]

Yes, get rid of the stupid background music

[@harryo6126]

Mistake for a lamborghini 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tonyn3227]

Software is horrible, haven't they had enough time yo figure that out, tesla's have been around for years, haven't they driven one,

[@VauxhallTigraSpider]

Another fake advert ... say people expect it to be £120k to make £60k sound cheap . Lol Its a big lump of plastic junk . All the tech we have and they can't make a sports car for men that want to do more than a weekly shop at the grocers ... u know , top gear killed the ford puma , by saying the exact same thing ... and men wouldn't touch it . Worst way to describe a car ... hairdressers shopping trolly lol 😅 As a trainee barber it might suit me lol... but no way I'm paying 60k for a car I can buy with a petrol engine for 5k lol And now with tax based on the original sale price of a car ..... no thanks 😮

[@stratman9449]

hhmmm pretty looking EV.....but...alas...i won't be buying any "EV"s in the near or midrange future...or even "ever".....cheers.