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MG Cyberster vs Volkswagen Transporter Kombi: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Transporter Kombi starts ZAR 297,100 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · Transporter Kombi from ZAR 1,102,800
Five key differences
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Specification
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
Transporter Kombi110 kW
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
Transporter Kombi360 Nm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
Transporter Kombi1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
Transporter Kombi13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
Transporter Kombi150 mm
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MG Cyberster
Dual Motor 4WD Roadster
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Current South African Transporter Kombi 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
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
MPV
Model Year
2025
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Electric Sports Roadster
MPV
Vehicle Type
Convertible
MPV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
-
2139 kg
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Length
4535 mm
5050 mm
Width
1913 mm
2032 mm
Height
1329 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
-
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
2139 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
3075 kg
Payload Capacity
225 kg
936 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
2 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.45 m
11.8 m
Front Headroom
1043 mm
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
1070 mm
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1968 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
110 kW
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
360 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
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
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
365.24 Nm/tonne
168.3 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
Transporter Kombi
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
Electronic differential control
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Single-Speed
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
4x4
4WD Engagement
Permanently managed electric AWD
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Reduction Gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Dual-motor AWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
55 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
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
55 l
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
Transporter Kombi
Airbags
4
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather/Alcantara
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Kombi grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transporter-kombi
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Infotainment System
Three-screen cockpit
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
Not Available
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Body Type
-
MPV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
150 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Tyre Size
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
Not Available
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
1342400 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Active local lineup
Starting Price
1399900
1342400
Starting Price Zar
1399900
1342400
Spec
Cyberster
Transporter Kombi
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster and Transporter Kombi comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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