The MG Cyberster 2-seater BEV roadster could be launched in Indonesia soon, further building on the brand's BEV portfolio in the archipelago.

Arief Syarifudin, Marketing and PR Director of MG Motor Indonesia, recently told local automotive site Otodriver that the company plans to introduce more models in the future, one of them being an EV roadster.

“Stay tuned for the MG Cyberster in Indonesia,” Syarifudin added.

Also read: From est. RM 129k, MG ZS EV open for booking in Malaysia, 176 PS/280 Nm, 320 km WLTP range

First unveiled last year at the Chengdu Auto Show 2023, the 2-seater BEV roadster features striking touch-to-operate falcon wing doors and a retractable soft top roof. Brandishing sleek styling, a long front bonnet, and compact overall proportions, the Cyberster also pays homage to MG’s classic roadsters of the 50s and 60s – most notably the MG A and MG B models.

The Cyberster features two main variants, a single-motor (RWD) and dual-motor AWD version. The single motor (RWD) variant will offer 340PS and 475 NM, allowing it to complete the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.2 seconds.

The dual-motor AWD variant is the most powerful MG yet, with an output of 544 PS and 725 Nm, enabling it to achieve 0-100km/h in just 3.2 seconds.

Based on parent-company SAIC's (BEV) Modular Scalable Platform, which also underpins the MG4, the Cyberster RWD variant will feature a 64 kWh battery, whilst the AWD variant features a 77 kWh battery, which offers a driving range of up to 445 km.

Also read: MG4 EV previewed in Malaysia - 4 variants, up to 435 PS/600 Nm, est price from RM 104k

Though it shares a similar concept, measuring 4,533 mm in length, with a width of 1,912 mm, and height of 1,328 mm, the Cyberster is a bit larger than the Mazda MX-5 (which measures 3915 mm in length, 1735 mm in width, and 1230 mm in height).

With a wheelbase of 2,689 mm, it's also a bit longer between the wheels than the MX-5 (at 2,310 mm).

Sales of the MG Cyberster started in China in November 2023 with prices ranging between RMB 319,900 (~RM 212k) and RMB 359,800 (~RM 238k).

Closer to home, SAIC Motor Malaysia has just opened its order books following the simultaneous previews of two BEV models – the MG4 hatchback and MG ZS SUV. Both models are fully-imported (CBU) from China.

The MG4 is offered in 4 variants at the following estimated prices:

• MG4 Standard – Est RM 104,000 (170 PS/250 Nm, 51 kWh)
• MG4 Lux – Est RM 129,000 (203 PS/250 Nm, 64 kWh)
• MG4 Extended Lux – Est RM 149,000 (245 PS/258 Nm, 77 kWh)
• MG4 XPower – Est RM 159,000 (435 PS/600 Nm, 64 kWh)

Whereas the MG ZS SUV will be offered in the sole Standard Range model featuring a single-motor FWD powertrain with 176 PS and 280 Nm, equipped with a 51.1 kWh battery. The estimated price of the MG ZS is RM 129,000.