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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
MG Cyberster vs Volkswagen Vivo Xpress: the short answer
Cyberster has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Vivo Xpress.
Vivo Xpress starts ZAR 1,119,910 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · Vivo Xpress from ZAR 279,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
Vivo Xpress63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
Vivo Xpress132 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
Vivo Xpress1398 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
Vivo Xpress16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
Vivo Xpress143 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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
Vivo Xpress
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
Vivo Xpress
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Second-generation Polo Vivo-derived two-seat city panel van
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
Current locally built Vivo Xpress launched in South Africa in February 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
Panel Van
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Electric Sports Roadster
A0 City Van
Vehicle Type
Convertible
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Length
4535 mm
3972 mm
Width
1913 mm
1682 mm
Height
1329 mm
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
952 l
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
1063 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
1530 kg
Payload Capacity
225 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
953 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.45 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1043 mm
1004 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
CLPA
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1398 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
76.5 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
75.6 mm
Maximum Power
375 kW
63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
132 Nm @ 3750 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
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
208 km/h
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.2 sec
12.2 sec
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
59.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
365.24 Nm/tonne
124.2 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
Vivo Xpress
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Front-engine front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Electronic differential control
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Electronic Differential Lock
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
3.882:1
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Single-Speed
Manual
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Front-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
Electronic Differential Lock
Gearbox Type
Reduction Gear
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Dual-motor AWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
45
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
Vivo Xpress
Airbags
4
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
ASR
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard on rear side doors
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Electronic immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Electronic immobiliser
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
ASR
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
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
Manual intermittent wipers
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
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Fabric
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Manual standard front seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Manual standard front seat
Seat Trim
Leather/Alcantara
Iceberg cloth
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Manually controlled air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Front power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Remote keyless entry
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
Manual intermittent wipers
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Manually controlled air conditioning
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Infotainment System
Three-screen cockpit
9-inch Mirgor radio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
App-Connect
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multifunction display
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
Standard
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
Vivo Xpress
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lights with cornering function
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
Pure White; Ascot Grey; Wild Cherry Red Metallic; Smokey Grey Metallic; Reflex Silver Metallic; Reef Blue Metallic
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
13.5 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
19.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock
Electronic Differential Lock
4WD System Type
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
11.1 deg
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Tyre Size
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
175/70 R14 84T
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
14-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual handbrake
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Suspension struts and wishbones
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Suspension struts toe-correcting torsion beam and trailing-arm axle
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
140 g/km
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
Optional Volkswagen EasyDrive Service Plan or Maintenance Plan
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Locally built two-seat urban delivery vehicle
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
279990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current South African retail price including VAT and emissions tax
Starting Price
1399900
279990
Starting Price Zar
1399900
279990
Spec
Cyberster
Vivo Xpress
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
3 years / 120 000 km; engine 5 years / 150 000 km; anti-corrosion 6 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster and Vivo Xpress 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 Vivo Xpress 30.
Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs Vivo Xpress 65.
Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs Vivo Xpress 47.
Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs Vivo Xpress 55.
Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs Vivo Xpress 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 27 points
Cyberster has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Vivo Xpress.
Large 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
Vivo Xpress
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG Cyberster
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 48 pts for Vivo Xpress
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, Vivo Xpress may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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