JSW MG Motor India showcased the MG Cyberster electric sports car at the Bharat Mobility Expo. The prices for the EV will be announced in March and are expected to start from Rs 50 lakh. The Cyberster will be the first product under the new ‘MG Select’ sub-brand. The MG Select outlets will specialise in new energy vehicles (NEVs), including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles. The outlets will feature both sales and service facilities and will present a new, distinct identity through their dealership aesthetic and communication materials.
And now, the Cyberster has achieved a record-breaking milestone as the fastest car to complete the 0-100 kmph acceleration run at Sambhar Salt Lake in Rajasthan. The Cyberster accomplished this feat in just 3.2 seconds from a standstill, a performance officially recognized by the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records.
In terms of design, the EV features sleek LED headlights with DRLs, a sculpted bonnet, and a split air intake. At the rear, it has arrow-shaped tail lights and a divided diffuser. The Cyberster’s side profile includes sharp cuts and creases, with diamond-cut alloy wheels ranging from 19 to 20 inches. It also features unique scissor doors. The vehicle measures 4,533 mm in length, 1,912 mm in width, 1,328 mm in height, and has a 2,689 mm wheelbase.
Inside, the car offers three screens, including a vertically stacked infotainment system angled towards the driver. Features include wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, in-built 5G, connected car tech, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, ventilated seats, and a premium Bose audio system. It will also offer a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, regenerative braking, multiple airbags, Level-2 ADAS, and more. The Cyberster will feature scissor doors that are equipped with radars on each side to ensure maximum safety as they open both upwards and outwards.
The India-spec MG Cyberster will feature a 77kWh battery pack measuring just 110mm in thickness. It comes paired with dual oil-cooled electric motors – one on each axle producing a combined 510hp of power and 725Nm torque. It gets AWD and can sprint from 0-100kph in just 3.2 seconds. MG claims a maximum range of 580km on a single charge (CLTC cycle). The EV will feature a front double-wishbone suspension and a rear five-link independent suspension. Stability at high speeds is enhanced by an evenly balanced 50:50 weight distribution between the front and rear.