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MG Cyberster vs Foton View Panel Van: 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.
View Panel Van starts ZAR 950,000 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · View Panel Van from ZAR 449,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cyberster
View Panel Van
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
View Panel Van101 kW
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
View Panel Van330 Nm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
View Panel Van2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
View Panel VanNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
View Panel VanNot Officially Disclosed
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MG Cyberster
Dual Motor 4WD Roadster
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Current View cargo family with narrow flat-roof and wide-body high-roof configurations.
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
Current South African View Panel Van range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
Panel van
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Electric Sports Roadster
Cargo van
Vehicle Type
Convertible
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
Length
4535 mm
4840 mm
Width
1913 mm
1695 mm
Height
1329 mm
1980 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
225 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 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
View Panel Van
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
2000 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
101 kW
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
330 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
208 km/h
130 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
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
View Panel Van
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
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
4.556
Number of Gears
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
View Panel Van
Airbags
4
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
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
View Panel Van
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Fabric
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
Fabric
Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Front air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Front
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Front air conditioning
Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
Infotainment System
Three-screen cockpit
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
3.5-inch colour instrument cluster
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
1 driver USB port
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
View Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
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 Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
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
View Panel Van
Tyre Size
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
195R15C
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Steel spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
15-inch steel wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
Service plans available
Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
449900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1399900
449900
Starting Price Zar
1399900
449900
Spec
Cyberster
View Panel Van
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 3 years
In depth: how these cars differ
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