MG Cyberster vs Suzuki Jimny

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
Suzuki Jimny in South Africa

Suzuki Jimny

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 466,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

MG Cyberster vs Suzuki Jimny: the short answer

Cyberster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jimny.

Jimny starts ZAR 955,000 cheaper Cyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · Jimny from ZAR 444,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cyberster Jimny
Maximum Power Cyberster375 kW Jimny77 kW
Maximum Torque Cyberster725 Nm Jimny138 Nm
Engine Size CybersterNot Applicable Jimny1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CybersterNot Applicable Jimny16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance Cyberster116 mm Jimny0 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

Suzuki Jimny

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT

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

Jimny

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

Jimny

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Cyberster Jimny
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form. Current market generation
Facelift History South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025. Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster SUV
Model Year 2025 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Electric Sports Roadster SUV
Vehicle Type Convertible SUV
Spec Cyberster Jimny
Length 4535 mm 3645 mm
Width 1913 mm 1645 mm
Height 1329 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 2690 mm 2250 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 116 mm 0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 249 l 85 l
Kerb Weight 1985 kg 1090 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2210 kg 1435 kg
Payload Capacity 225 kg 345 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 1000 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.45 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 1043 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 950 mm
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cyberster and Jimny 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 Jimny 42.

Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs Jimny 62.

Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs Jimny 91.

Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs Jimny 35.

Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs Jimny 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

Cyberster leads by 18 points

Cyberster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jimny.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 18 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 18 points
57
#2

Jimny

77% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Practicality 35
Performance 42
Efficiency 62
Safety 91
Practicality 35
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cyberster +58 Efficiency Cyberster +28 Safety Jimny +14 Practicality Jimny +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Cyberster

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

Jimny

Performance 42/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 35/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index MG Cyberster leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 57 pts for Jimny

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

Cyberster vs Jimny 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.