A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Dual Motor 4WD RoadsterElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 1,399,900ex-showroom
⚡ 375 kW🔧 725 Nm
＋Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Toyota Coaster vs MG Cyberster: the short answer
Cyberster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coaster remains close.
Coaster starts ZAR 192,300 cheaperCoaster from ZAR 1,207,600 · Cyberster from ZAR 1,399,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coaster
Cyberster
Maximum Power
Coaster110 kW
Cyberster375 kW
Maximum Torque
Coaster420 Nm
Cyberster725 Nm
Engine Size
Coaster2755 cc
CybersterNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Coaster7.5 km/l
CybersterNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Coaster180 mm
Cyberster116 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Coaster
2.8D GL 6AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Coaster
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Cyberster
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Coaster
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Cyberster
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Midibus
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Bus
Electric Sports Roadster
Tare Mass Kg
3670 kg
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Vehicle Type
Bus
Convertible
Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Length
6990 mm
4535 mm
Width
2080 mm
1913 mm
Height
2635 mm
1329 mm
Wheelbase
3935 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
116 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
472 l
249 l
Kerb Weight
3670 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
5325 kg
2210 kg
Payload Capacity
1655 kg
225 kg
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
23 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.45 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
1043 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1045 mm
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
896 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Five-link
Power Steering
Standard
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Front Spring Type
Double wishbone
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf spring
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Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
Double wishbone
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf spring
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Five-link
Suspension
Double wishbone
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Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Overhead vents for all seats
Automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Overhead vents for all seats
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Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Air Conditioning
Overhead vents for all seats
Automatic climate control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Overhead vents for all seats
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Cabin Heating
Available above all seats
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
coaster
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
110 kW
375 kW
Maximum Torque
420 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
FWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
210 km/h
208 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
3.2 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Comfort, Sport, Custom, Super Sport
Launch Control
No
Yes
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
30 kW/tonne
188.92 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.4 Nm/tonne
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
Coaster
Cyberster
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
RWD/
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Electronic differential control
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Single-Speed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Single-Speed
Drivetrain
RWD/
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Permanently managed electric AWD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD/
Dual-motor AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Claimed Mileage
7.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
6.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
8.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
7.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Type 2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
95
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
443 km (WLTP combined)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
191 Wh/km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
331 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
443 km
Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
4
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Seat Material
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Leather/Alcantara
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Standard
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric with memory
Fabric Seats
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric with memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Coaster grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Floor Trim
Grey PVC
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Leather/Alcantara
Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Infotainment System
Standard
Three-screen cockpit
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch virtual cluster
USB Ports
Standard
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
AUX Input
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
Standard
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Infotainment Display
Standard
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Rear Usb
Standard
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Display Audio
Standard
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen
Standard
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Connected Services
Toyota Connect
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
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Touchscreen
Standard
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
3
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
Body Type
Bus
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Exterior Colour Options
1
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Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Applicable
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Electronic differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Tyre Size
Not Available
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20-inch
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Coaster
Cyberster
Ownership Role
Top
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
1207600 ZAR
1399900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
1207600
1399900
Starting Price Zar
1207600
1399900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coaster and Cyberster comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Coaster 64 vs Cyberster 100.
Efficiency index: Coaster 38 vs Cyberster 90.
Safety-equipment index: Coaster 88 vs Cyberster 77.
Practicality index: Coaster 76 vs Cyberster 34.
Ownership-cover index: Coaster 43 vs Cyberster not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Cyberster leads by 11 points
Cyberster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coaster remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Cyberster
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
77/100
Practicality
34/100
Coaster
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
76/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG Cyberster
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for Coaster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, Coaster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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