MG is now accepting orders for its long-awaited sports car, the Cyberster, and confirmed it will arrive in August.
The electric roadster marks a step change for the brand, which, since its reinvention under Chinese owners SAIC, has focused on building affordable electric family cars.
It is the first all-new convertible car from MG, since the 1995 MG F.
The single motor Cyberster Trophy is available from £54,995. It has a 340PS motor that powers the rear wheels and offers a range of 316 miles.
For £59,995, the Cyberster GT is the marque’s new flagship. It's the most powerful production model in MG’s 100-year history with 503PS and 725Nm. The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive GT is capable of sprinting from 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds. It offers a driving range of 276 miles.
Both versions are equipped with a 77kWh battery, which supports rapid charging at up to 144kW. This enables a 10-80% charge in 38 minutes. The AC charger is rated at 7kW.
The driver-focused cabin features a wraparound three-screen cockpit, with a 10.25-inch driver display flanked by two 7.0-inch displays. A further colour display mounted in the centre console provides touchscreen access to the dual-zone climate controls. An range of infotainment features are included, with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, eight-speaker Bose sound system, DAB and voice recognition. A 360-degree parking camera and twin USB ports are also standard.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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