MG Cyberster vs Changan Deepal S07

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.

MG Cyberster in South Africa

MG Cyberster

Dual Motor 4WD Roadster Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,399,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 375 kW 🔧 725 Nm
VS
Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

MG Cyberster vs Changan Deepal S07: the short answer

Cyberster and Deepal S07 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Deepal S07 starts ZAR 404,000 cheaper Cyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cyberster Deepal S07
Maximum Power Cyberster375 kW Deepal S07160 kW
Maximum Torque Cyberster725 Nm Deepal S07320 Nm
Engine Size CybersterNot Applicable Deepal S07Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy CybersterNot Applicable Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Cyberster116 mm Deepal S07165 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.

MG Cyberster

Dual Motor 4WD Roadster

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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)

Cyberster

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Cyberster

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Cyberster Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year 2025 2025
Generation First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form. First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025. No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster Coupe SUV
Model Year 2025 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Electric Sports Roadster Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type Convertible Passenger car
Spec Cyberster Deepal S07
Length 4535 mm 4750 mm
Width 1913 mm 1930 mm
Height 1329 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2690 mm 2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 116 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 249 l 445 l
Kerb Weight 1985 kg 2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2210 kg 2490 kg
Payload Capacity 225 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 0 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.45 m 5.75 m
Front Headroom 1043 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1070 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cyberster and Deepal S07 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: Cyberster 100 vs Deepal S07 65.

Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs Deepal S07 90.

Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs Deepal S07 92.

Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs Deepal S07 66.

Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs Deepal S07 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Deepal S07 leads by 2 points

Cyberster and Deepal S07 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 2 points
75
#2

Cyberster

63% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 34
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 77
Practicality 34
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cyberster +35 Efficiency Level Safety Deepal S07 +15 Practicality Deepal S07 +32

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

Cyberster

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 77/100
Practicality 34/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 75 pts for Cyberster

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Cyberster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Cyberster vs Deepal S07 questions

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.