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ZAR 417,300ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW🔧 148 Nm⛽ 16.7 km/l
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Decision summary
MG Cyberster vs Mazda Mazda2: the short answer
Cyberster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda2.
Mazda2 starts ZAR 1,063,900 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · Mazda2 from ZAR 336,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cyberster
Mazda2
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
Mazda21496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
Mazda216.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
Mazda2152 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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MG Cyberster
Dual Motor 4WD Roadster
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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 PerformancePublished Efficiency
Mazda2
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
Mazda2
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
Mazda2
Model Introduced Year
2025
2015
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2015
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
Hatchback
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Electric Sports Roadster
B-segment hatchback
Vehicle Type
Convertible
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
-
1070 kg
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Length
4535 mm
4085 mm
Width
1913 mm
1695 mm
Height
1329 mm
1504 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
152 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
250 l
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
1527 kg
Payload Capacity
225 kg
457 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
250 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.45 m
4.7 m
Front Headroom
1043 mm
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1063 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
881 mm
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1496 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
13.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
74.5 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
375 kW
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
148 Nm @ 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 Automatic
Top Speed
208 km/h
184 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.2 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Custom, Super Sport
Sport
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
188.92 kW/tonne
79.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
365.24 Nm/tonne
138.3 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
Mazda2
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Electronic differential control
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.319
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
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
Standard
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
Mazda2
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
13.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
19.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
44 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
16.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
44
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
Mazda2
Airbags
4
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
-
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Leather & Cloth
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Seat Trim
Leather/Alcantara
Leather & Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
1352 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1273 mm
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Infotainment System
Three-screen cockpit
Standard
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
Not Available
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
7-Inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
7-Inch
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
-
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
-
Exterior Colour Options
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black & Machining
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Sport
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
152 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
152 mm
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Tyre Size
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
185/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
16x5-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Torsion beam axle
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
140 g/km
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
417300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
1399900
417300
Starting Price Zar
1399900
417300
Spec
Cyberster
Mazda2
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster and Mazda2 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 Mazda2 38.
Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs Mazda2 64.
Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs Mazda2 84.
Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs Mazda2 45.
Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs Mazda2 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 18 points
Cyberster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda2.
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
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG Cyberster
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 57 pts for Mazda2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, Mazda2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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