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.
Cyberster and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
UNI-S starts ZAR 1,010,000 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cyberster
UNI-S
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
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
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
UNI-S
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
UNI-S
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
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Electric Sports Roadster
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Convertible
Passenger car
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
Length
4535 mm
4539 mm
Width
1913 mm
1865 mm
Height
1329 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
225 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.45 m
5.66 m
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
UNI-S
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1500 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
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
138 kW
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
300 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
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
208 km/h
190 km/h
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
3 selectable modes
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
UNI-S
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
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
7
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Single-Speed
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
FWD
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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Dual-motor AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
7
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
51
Combined Driving Range
443 km (WLTP combined)
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
191 Wh/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
331 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
443 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
Airbags
4
6
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
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
Standard
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather/Alcantara
Microfiber leather
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
Infotainment System
Three-screen cockpit
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
12.8-inch
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
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
UNI-S
Tyre Size
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Multi-link independent
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
179 g/km
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1399900
469900
Starting Price Zar
1399900
469900
Spec
Cyberster
UNI-S
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster and UNI-S 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 UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs UNI-S 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 6 points
Cyberster and UNI-S 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
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG Cyberster
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 69 pts for UNI-S
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, UNI-S may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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