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2.0 SiT Double Cab XLT 10AT 4x4Diesel10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 788,500ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW🔧 405 Nm⛽ 13 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
MG Cyberster vs Ford Ranger XLT: the short answer
Cyberster and Ranger XLT are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Ranger XLT starts ZAR 744,900 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · Ranger XLT from ZAR 655,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cyberster
Ranger XLT
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
Ranger XLT125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
Ranger XLT405 Nm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
Ranger XLT1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
Ranger XLT13 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
Ranger XLT237 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
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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)
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
Specification evidence leader
Ranger XLT
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
Ranger XLT
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
Ranger XLT
Model Introduced Year
2025
2022
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Current-generation Ford Ranger
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
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
Pickup
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Electric Sports Roadster
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Convertible
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0 SiT Double Cab XLT 10AT 4x4
Tare Mass Kg
-
2177 kg
Spec
Cyberster
Ranger XLT
Length
4535 mm
5350 mm
Width
1913 mm
1918 mm
Height
1329 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
479 l
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2177 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
3230 kg
Payload Capacity
225 kg
1053 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.45 m
12.9 m
Front Headroom
1043 mm
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
989 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
879 mm
Spec
Cyberster
Ranger XLT
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1996 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
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
375 kW
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
405 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
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
208 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.2 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Custom, Super Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
188.92 kW/tonne
57.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
365.24 Nm/tonne
186 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
Ranger XLT
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
4WD
LSD Available
Electronic differential control
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Two-speed electronic transfer case
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
10
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Single-Speed
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
4WD
4WD Engagement
Permanently managed electric AWD
Electronic shift-on-the-fly
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Electronic 4WD selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Gearbox Type
Reduction Gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.7
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
Dual-motor AWD
Front and rear driven axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
10
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Cyberster
Ranger XLT
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
80
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
Ranger XLT
Airbags
4
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
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
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
-
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
-
Power door dead locks
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Tracking System
-
Vehicle locator via app
Spec
Cyberster
Ranger XLT
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
Ranger XLT
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Premium fabric upholstery
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
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Leather/Alcantara
Premium fabric upholstery
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Front Shoulder Room
-
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1440 mm
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Door Map Pockets
-
Underseat stowage
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger XLT grade before assuming a feature is included.
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster and Ranger XLT 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 Ranger XLT 70.
Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs Ranger XLT 55.
Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs Ranger XLT 92.
Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs Ranger XLT 85.
Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs Ranger XLT 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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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
Ranger XLT leads by 2 points
Cyberster and Ranger XLT 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
Ranger XLT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
85/100
Cyberster
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
77/100
Practicality
34/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger XLT
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 75 pts for Cyberster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger XLT leads. However, Cyberster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
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