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Dual Motor 4WD RoadsterElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 1,399,900ex-showroom
⚡ 375 kW🔧 725 Nm
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Decision summary
Foton Asambe Taxi vs MG Cyberster: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Asambe Taxi starts ZAR 960,000 cheaperAsambe Taxi from ZAR 439,900 · Cyberster from ZAR 1,399,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Maximum Power
Asambe Taxi100 kW
Cyberster375 kW
Maximum Torque
Asambe Taxi200 Nm
Cyberster725 Nm
Engine Size
Asambe Taxi2400 cc
CybersterNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Asambe TaxiNot Officially Disclosed
CybersterNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Asambe TaxiNot Officially Disclosed
Cyberster116 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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Foton Asambe Taxi
2.4i Petrol (16 Seater)
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Model Introduced Year
2024
2025
Generation
High-roof, long-wheelbase 16-seat View-based minibus measuring 5,390 mm long.
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Facelift History
Current South African Asambe Taxi range, with no separate facelift identified.
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Minibus
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
16-seat taxi
Electric Sports Roadster
Vehicle Type
Passenger commercial vehicle
Convertible
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Length
5390 mm
4535 mm
Width
1920 mm
1913 mm
Height
2285 mm
1329 mm
Wheelbase
3110 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
116 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
249 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2210 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
225 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 kg
Seating Capacity
16 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
5 rows
1 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.45 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1043 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
100 kW
375 kW
Maximum Torque
200 Nm
725 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Synchronous Motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and Rear
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
208 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
3.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort, Sport, Custom, Super Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
188.92 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
365.24 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
77 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Ternary Lithium
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
443 km (WLTP combined)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
144 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
9 h (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
40 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic differential control
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Single-Speed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Single-Speed
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanently managed electric AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Manual
Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-motor AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CCS Type 2
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
443 km (WLTP combined)
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
191 Wh/km
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
331 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
443 km
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
4
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather/Alcantara
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way electric with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way electric with memory
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leather/Alcantara
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic climate control
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Three-screen cockpit
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch colour instrument cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
USB Ports
1 driver USB port
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Tyre Size
195R15C
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch wheels
20-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Five-link
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
0 g/km
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Service Plan
Service plans available
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
439900 ZAR
1399900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
439900
1399900
Starting Price Zar
439900
1399900
Spec
Asambe Taxi
Cyberster
Warranty
2 years / 200,000 km
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
In depth: how these cars differ
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