MG is at it again. You know, making cars that are simultaneously futuristic and oddly nostalgic. This time, the Merster—an electric roadster- aims to revive MG’s sports car legacy while whispering sweet nothings about the future. It’s a bit like someone designing a spaceship but insisting it must have a wood-rimmed steering wheel.
Revealed at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, the Cyberster is set to make its way to India sometime in 2025. And yes, it’s electric—because these days, shouting about horsepower while sipping petrol is apparently fr
The Numbers That Make You Rethink Your Roadster Dreams
Right, let’s talk specs. The Cyberster is more than just a pretty face. It packs a fair amount of power and a dash of practicality—or as much as a roadster can manage.
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Powertrain: Dual electric motors (AWD) or a single motor (RWD)
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Power Output: Up to 536 bhp and 725 Nm (dual-motor variant)
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0-100 kmph: About 3 seconds (if you opt for the fast one)
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Range: Roughly 500 km on a full charge (depending on how much fun you’re having)
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Top Speed: Around 200 kmph (that’s plenty for most roads, really)
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Battery: Around 77 kWh (sizable enough to make you consider road trips)
Point to Ponder: It’s not quite as manic as a Lamborghini, but let’s be honest no one buys an MG for drag racing.
Design: Not Your Grandpa’s MG
The Cyberster looks like what you’d get if an MG B had a fling with a cyberpunk concept car. It’s all curves, flowing lines, and a bit of drama.
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Front Fascia: Low and wide, with sharp LED headlights that squint, squintingprovingly.
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Profile: Long bonnet, short rear deck—proper roadster proportions. The scissor doors are a bit of a surprise, but they do open rather theatrically.
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Rear End: Full-width light bar that looks suspiciously like it came from a Tron film. Probably intentional.
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Wheels: Properly chunky alloys—19-inch or 20-inch, depending on how adventurous you feel.
Inside
Step inside, and you’re greeted with a cabin that’s distinctly MG but turned up a notch. It’s more fighter jet than quaint roadster, but that’s progress, I suppose.
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Dashboard: A wraparound digital cockpit that makes you feel like you’re piloting the USS Enterprise.
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Steering Wheel: Yoke-style because apparently, round is boring now.
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Displays: Three of them—an instrument cluster, a central touchscreen, and a secondary display for the passenger.
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Seats: Low-slung, supportive, and trimmed with Alcantara and leather.
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Sound System: You might not need it over the electric whirr, but it’s there—premium, of course.
How Much for a Slice of the Future?
When it arrives, expect the MG Cyberster to be priced around ₹50-60 lakh (ex-showroom). That’s not exactly pocket change, but it’s not meant to be. It’s a statement piece, after all.
The MG Cyberster isn’t just about resurrecting MG’s sporting heritage—it’s about making a point. You can still have fun in a world of dwindling petrol reserves and stricter emissions norms. It’s fast, it’s flashy, and yes, it’s electric.
Is it the MG roadster purists wanted? Probably not. But it’s what they’re getting—a properly and appropriately car that happens to plug in rather than fill up.
