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 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XUV3XO remains close.
XUV3XO starts ZAR 1,139,901 cheaperCyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · XUV3XO from ZAR 259,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Maximum Power
Cyberster375 kW
XUV3XO82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Cyberster725 Nm
XUV3XO200 Nm
Engine Size
CybersterNot Applicable
XUV3XO1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CybersterNot Applicable
XUV3XO18 km/l
Ground Clearance
Cyberster116 mm
XUV3XO201 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
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
XUV3XO
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
XUV3XO
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
XUV3XO
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not Available
Generation
First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form.
Current local listing
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster
SUV
Model Year
2025
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Electric Sports Roadster
SUV
Vehicle Type
Convertible
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1362 kg
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Length
4535 mm
3990 mm
Width
1913 mm
1821 mm
Height
1329 mm
1647 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
116 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
249 l
364 l
Kerb Weight
1985 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2210 kg
-
Payload Capacity
225 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.45 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1043 mm
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
1070 mm
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Engine
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1197 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
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
82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
725 Nm
200 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
6-Speed Automatic
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
60.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
365.24 Nm/tonne
146.8 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
XUV3XO
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Electronic differential control
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Single-Speed
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Single-Speed
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Reduction Gear
6-speed automatic
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
6
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
18 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
42 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
18 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
42
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
XUV3XO
Airbags
4
6
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front parking sensors
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Blind View Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear view camera
360 Degree Camera
Standard
360-degree surround view system
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
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse parking sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
360-degree surround view system
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Blind View Monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Seat Material
Leather/Alcantara
Leatherette
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
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Height-adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with memory
Height-adjustable driver seat
Seat Trim
Leather/Alcantara
Leatherette
Rear Armrest
-
Rear armrest with cup holder
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
364 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V socket
Front Armrest
-
Front armrest with storage
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Infotainment System
Three-screen cockpit
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch virtual cluster
10.25-inch digital cluster
USB Ports
1 x USB-C; 1 x USB-A
Front USB-A and rear USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Touchscreen
10.25-inch cluster and two 7-inch displays
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Steering audio control
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED signature lamp
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Modern Beige, Andes Grey, Light Speed Silver, Flare Red, Nuclear Yellow
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Skyroof
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
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
Not Available
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Dual-motor all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
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
R16 steel wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Torsion beam with coil springs
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1399900 ZAR
374999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
flagship
Starting Price
1399900
259999
Starting Price Zar
1399900
259999
Spec
Cyberster
XUV3XO
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / 250,000 km powertrain
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cyberster and XUV3XO 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 XUV3XO 40.
Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs XUV3XO 69.
Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs XUV3XO 84.
Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs XUV3XO 66.
Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs XUV3XO 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 11 points
Cyberster has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XUV3XO remains close.
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
XUV3XO
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG Cyberster
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for XUV3XO
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cyberster leads. However, XUV3XO may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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