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.
Cyberster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 remains close.
L4 starts ZAR 1,100,000 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · L4 from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cyberster
L4
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
L41499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
L414.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
L4160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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MG Cyberster
Dual Motor 4WD Roadster
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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 PerformancePublished Efficiency
L4
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
L4
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Cyberster
L4
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
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
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Convertible
SUV
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Length
4535 mm
4406 mm
Width
1913 mm
1820 mm
Height
1329 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
458 l
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
1844 kg
Payload Capacity
225 kg
498 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1200 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
5.275 m
Front Headroom
1043 mm
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
975 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
890 mm
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1499 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
9.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
77.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
80.5 mm
Maximum Power
375 kW
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Synchronous Motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and Rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
208 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.2 sec
10.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.6 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Custom, Super Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
188.92 kW/tonne
80.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
365.24 Nm/tonne
167.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Ternary Lithium
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
443 km (WLTP combined)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
144 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
9 h (0-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
40 min (10-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Electronic differential control
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.13:1
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Single-Speed
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Permanently managed electric AWD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Reduction Gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Dual-motor AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
51
Combined Driving Range
443 km (WLTP combined)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
191 Wh/km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
331 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
443 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Airbags
4
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes - front seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Faux leather
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Faux leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
6-way power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Leather/Alcantara
Faux leather
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Climate control
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Infotainment System
Three-screen cockpit
13.2-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
8-inch segment display
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
13.2-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
13.2-inch
Spec
Cyberster
L4
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
400 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
18.5 deg
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Tyre Size
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
17-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Spec
Cyberster
L4
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
159 g/km
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
419900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Starting Price
1399900
419900
Starting Price Zar
1399900
419900
Spec
Cyberster
L4
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster and L4 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 L4 47.
Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs L4 56.
Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs L4 92.
Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs L4 59.
Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs L4 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Cyberster leads by 11 points
Cyberster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 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
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG Cyberster
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for L4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, L4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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