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Decision summary
MG Cyberster vs Hyundai Palisade: the short answer
Cyberster and Palisade are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Cyberster:
current from
ZAR 1,399,900
·
Palisade:
last listed from
ZAR 1,204,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cyberster
Palisade
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
Palisade142 kW
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
Palisade440 Nm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
Palisade2199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
Palisade8.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
Palisade203 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 ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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
Palisade
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
Palisade
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
Palisade
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not confirmed
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Current South African Palisade listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
Seven-seat SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Electric Sports Roadster
SUV
Vehicle Type
Convertible
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1952 kg
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Length
4535 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1913 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1329 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
203 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
71 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
1952 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
225 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2200 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.45 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1043 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1070 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2199 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
375 kW
142 kW
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
440 Nm
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
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
208 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
3.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Custom, Super Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
188.92 kW/tonne
72.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
365.24 Nm/tonne
225.4 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
Palisade
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Electronic differential control
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Single-Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Permanently managed electric AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Reduction Gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Dual-motor AWD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
8.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
6.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
9.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
71 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
8.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
71
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
Palisade
Airbags
4
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather/Alcantara
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Smart power tailgate
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
20-inch
20 Inches
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Infotainment System
Three-screen cockpit
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Type
-
Dual sunroof
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Tyre Size
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
245/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
20 Inches
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Diameter
20-inch
20 Inches
Wheels
-
20 Inches
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
7 years / 105 000 km
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Private and family
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
1204500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Historical listed price
Starting Price
1399900
1204500
Starting Price Zar
1399900
1204500
Spec
Cyberster
Palisade
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Years
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster and Palisade 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 Palisade 74.
Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs Palisade 40.
Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs Palisade 90.
Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs Palisade 79.
Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs Palisade 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 2 points
Cyberster and Palisade are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Cyberster
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
77/100
Practicality
34/100
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG Cyberster
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 73 pts for Palisade
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, Palisade may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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