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 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer
Cyberster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.
Pajero Sport starts ZAR 609,910 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
Pajero Sport218 mm
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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
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Pajero Sport
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
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
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2025
2017
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current specification
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
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
Convertible
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Length
4535 mm
4825 mm
Width
1913 mm
1815 mm
Height
1329 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
225 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.45 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1043 mm
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
957 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
880 mm
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
4N15
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2442 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
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
15.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
86 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
375 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
430 Nm @ 2500 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
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
208 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.2 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Custom, Super Sport
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
188.92 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
365.24 Nm/tonne
206.7 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
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Electronic differential control
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
3.692
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Single-Speed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
4WD
4WD Engagement
Permanently managed electric AWD
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Gearbox Type
Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Dual-motor AWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
68 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
68
Combined Driving Range
443 km (WLTP combined)
84
Electric Consumption
191 Wh/km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
331 km
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
443 km
781 km
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Airbags
4
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Leather/Alcantara
Leather-appointed
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
Three-screen cockpit
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
8-inch
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
30 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23.1 deg
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
214 g/km
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
1399900
904990
Starting Price Zar
1399900
904990
Spec
Cyberster
Pajero Sport
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster and Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs Pajero Sport 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 10 points
Cyberster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport 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
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG Cyberster
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, Pajero Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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