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 X200 Single Cab: the short answer
Cyberster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X200 Single Cab remains close.
X200 Single Cab starts ZAR 1,095,639 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · X200 Single Cab from ZAR 304,261
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cyberster
X200 Single Cab
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
X200 Single Cab80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
X200 Single Cab240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
X200 Single Cab2771 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
X200 Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
X200 Single Cab170 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
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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
X200 Single Cab
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
X200 Single Cab
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
X200 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Current South African X200 Single Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
Forward-cab single cab
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Electric Sports Roadster
Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type
Convertible
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Cyberster
X200 Single Cab
Length
4535 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1913 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1329 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
3260 kg
Payload Capacity
225 kg
1500 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.45 m
5.75 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
X200 Single Cab
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2771 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
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
375 kW
80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
240 Nm @ 1800-2000 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
5-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
X200 Single Cab
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
RWD
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
5
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
RWD
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
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Dual-motor AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Spec
Cyberster
X200 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
11.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
65 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
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
65
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
X200 Single Cab
Airbags
4
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Cyberster
X200 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X200 Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Synthetic leather
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 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
X200 Single Cab
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Air conditioner
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Air conditioner
Spec
Cyberster
X200 Single Cab
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
USB
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
X200 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
X200 Single Cab
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
X200 Single Cab
Tyre Size
245/40 R20 front; 275/35 R20 rear
195/70 R15C
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Steel spare
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
15
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
X200 Single Cab
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
X200 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Cyberster
X200 Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Cyberster
X200 Single Cab
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Current South African forward-cab single cab derivative
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
347739 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current official suggested retail price, vat excluded
Starting Price
1399900
347739
Starting Price Zar
1399900
347739
Spec
Cyberster
X200 Single Cab
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster and X200 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 X200 Single Cab 44.
Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs X200 Single Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs X200 Single Cab 88.
Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs X200 Single Cab 57.
Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs X200 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Cyberster leads by 14 points
Cyberster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X200 Single Cab remains close.
Performance
Cyberster +56
Efficiency
Cyberster +36
Safety
X200 Single Cab +11
Practicality
X200 Single Cab +23
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
X200 Single Cab
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG Cyberster
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 61 pts for X200 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, X200 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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