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 JAC T6 Single Cab: the short answer
Cyberster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 1,100,000 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · T6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
T6 Single Cab197 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
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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
T6 Single Cab
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
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Electric Sports Roadster
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Convertible
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Length
4535 mm
5315 mm
Width
1913 mm
1830 mm
Height
1329 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
197 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
2740 kg
Payload Capacity
225 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1400 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.45 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
1043 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1070 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1999 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
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
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
16.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
375 kW
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 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
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Manual
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
365.24 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T6 Single Cab
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
LSD Available
Electronic differential control
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Single-Speed
Manual
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
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 Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Reduction Gear
Manual
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 Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
76 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
76
Combined Driving Range
443 km (WLTP combined)
Over 1100 km
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
T6 Single Cab
Airbags
4
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver
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
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Driver and passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather-trimmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Leatherette
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Infotainment System
Three-screen cockpit
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
1
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
9-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
9-inch
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamps
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
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
29.6 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
22.4 deg
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 Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Tyre Size
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
245/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Leaf springs
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
314900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Starting Price
1399900
314900
Starting Price Zar
1399900
314900
Spec
Cyberster
T6 Single Cab
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
5 years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster and T6 Single Cab 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 T6 Single Cab 54.
Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs T6 Single Cab 66.
Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs T6 Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs T6 Single Cab 55.
Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs T6 Single Cab 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 24 points
Cyberster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
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
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG Cyberster
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, T6 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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