MG Cyberster vs Toyota GR Supra

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
Toyota GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

MG Cyberster vs Toyota GR Supra: the short answer

Cyberster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR Supra remains close.

Cyberster starts ZAR 124,900 cheaper Cyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cyberster GR Supra
Maximum Power Cyberster375 kW GR Supra285 kW
Maximum Torque Cyberster725 Nm GR Supra500 Nm
Engine Size CybersterNot Applicable GR Supra2998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CybersterNot Applicable GR Supra12 km/l
Ground Clearance Cyberster116 mm GR Supra117 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

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual

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

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)

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 Performance Published Efficiency

GR Supra

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

Which One's Right for You?

Cyberster

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

GR Supra

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Cyberster GR Supra
Model Introduced Year 2025 2021
Generation First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form. A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform
Facelift History South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025. Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster Sedan
Model Year 2025 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Electric Sports Roadster Sedan
Vehicle Type Convertible Sedan
Color Note - Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1545 kg
Spec Cyberster GR Supra
Length 4535 mm 4380 mm
Width 1913 mm 1865 mm
Height 1329 mm 1294 mm
Wheelbase 2690 mm 2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 116 mm 117 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 52 l
Boot/Cargo Space 249 l 290 l
Kerb Weight 1985 kg 1545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2210 kg 1870 kg
Payload Capacity 225 kg 325 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 1 rows
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.45 m 6.3 m
Front Headroom 1043 mm 995 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cyberster and GR Supra 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 GR Supra 94.

Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs GR Supra 47.

Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs GR Supra 98.

Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs GR Supra 40.

Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs GR Supra 43.

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

Cyberster leads by 8 points

Cyberster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR Supra remains close.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 63% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

Cyberster

63% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 34
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 77
Practicality 34
Leads by 8 points
67
#2

GR Supra

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 40
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 98
Practicality 40
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cyberster +6 Efficiency Cyberster +43 Safety GR Supra +21 Practicality GR Supra +6

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Cyberster

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

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 40/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index MG Cyberster leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 67 pts for GR Supra

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, GR Supra 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 GR Supra 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.