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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
Volkswagen Crafter 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.
Crafter starts ZAR 538,700 cheaperCrafter from ZAR 861,200 · Cyberster from ZAR 1,399,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Crafter
Cyberster
Maximum Power
Crafter103 kW
Cyberster375 kW
Maximum Torque
Crafter340 Nm
Cyberster725 Nm
Engine Size
Crafter1968 cc
CybersterNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Crafter16.7 km/l
CybersterNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Crafter195 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.
Volkswagen Crafter
50 Panel Van XLWB 8AT
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.
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Crafter
Cyberster
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African Crafter 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
Van
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
2025
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Van
Electric Sports Roadster
Tare Mass Kg
GVM class 5000 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Convertible
Spec
Crafter
Cyberster
Length
7391 mm
4535 mm
Width
2040 mm
1913 mm
Height
2590 mm
1329 mm
Wheelbase
4490 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
116 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
0 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
6000 kg
2210 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
2 seats
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
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249 l
Kerb Weight
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1985 kg
Payload Capacity
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225 kg
Towing Capacity
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0 kg
Number of Rows
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1 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.45 m
Front Headroom
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1043 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
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1070 mm
Rear Legroom
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Not Applicable
Spec
Crafter
Cyberster
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Five-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
Cyberster
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
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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12V Accessory Socket
Standard
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AC Type
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Front Power Outlet
Standard
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Fuel Consumption Combined
6-8
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Bottle Holders
Standard
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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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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Power Socket 12v
Standard
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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
crafter
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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
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
Cyberster
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1968 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
103 kW
375 kW
Maximum Torque
340 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Crafter
Cyberster
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
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
8
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
4x2
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
4x2
Dual-motor AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
Crafter
Cyberster
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
19.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 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
16.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS Type 2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
75
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
Crafter
Cyberster
Airbags
Driver and front 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
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
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
Crafter
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
Crafter
Cyberster
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather/Alcantara
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Cup Holders
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
Black
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric with memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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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 Crafter grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Trim Colour
Black
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Interior Colours
Black
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Leather/Alcantara
Spec
Crafter
Cyberster
Infotainment System
SYNC
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
Not Available
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
FM Radio
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Audio
AM/FM stereo
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Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Radio
AM/FM
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Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Spec
Crafter
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
Van
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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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
Crafter
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
195 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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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
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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
Crafter
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
Crafter
Cyberster
CO2 Emissions
193238 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Idle CO2 Output
193238
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CO2 Emissions G Km
193238
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Spec
Crafter
Cyberster
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
Spec
Crafter
Cyberster
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Crafter
Cyberster
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
1406000 ZAR
1399900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
1406000
1399900
Starting Price Zar
1406000
1399900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Crafter and Cyberster comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
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Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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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