Verdict
These are cross-shopped only if your priorities are very broad. The Wey G9 is the family machine: seven seats, five doors, a 3,085 mm wheelbase and 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load output make far more sense for carrying people and powering appliances. Its 170 km EV range suits short daily electric running, with a 58-litre petrol tank for longer trips. The Cyberster is the two-seat weekend choice, trading practicality for 5.0-second 0-100 km/h pace, 508 km EV range and 144 kW DC charging. Malaysian buyers needing one car for the household should take the G9.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you need seven seats, five doors and a PHEV that can cover 170 km on electric power before relying on its 58-litre petrol tank.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a two-seat electric convertible with 508 km range, 144 kW DC charging and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; MG Cyberster RM299,900.
- Seats and doors: GWM Wey G9 seven seats and five doors; MG Cyberster two seats and two doors.
- EV range and battery: GWM Wey G9 170 km from 44.2 kWh; MG Cyberster 508 km from 77 kWh.
- Performance: GWM Wey G9 5.7 sec 0-100 km/h and 190 km/h; MG Cyberster 5.0 sec and 195 km/h.
- DC charging: GWM Wey G9 60 kW; MG Cyberster 144 kW.
- Dimensions: GWM Wey G9 5,050 mm long with a 3,085 mm wheelbase; MG Cyberster 4,535 mm long with a 2,690 mm wheelbase.
Wey G9
- Seven seats, power sliding doors and a powered boot.
- 170 km EV range plus a 58-litre petrol tank.
- Six airbags, second- and third-row ISOFIX, plus 3.3 kW V2L.
- Its 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Cyberster's 5.0 seconds.
- 60 kW DC charging is far below the Cyberster's 144 kW.
- The 170 km EV range is 338 km shorter than the Cyberster's 508 km.
Cyberster
- 508 km EV range from a 77 kWh battery.
- 338 hp, 475 Nm and 5.0-second 0-100 km/h performance.
- 144 kW DC charging, plus Bose eight-speaker audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Two seats and two doors versus the G9's seven seats and five doors.
- Four airbags versus the G9's six, and no listed ISOFIX.
- No rear air-conditioning, while the G9 has single-zone automatic rear climate control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,800✓ | RM299,900 |
| Body type | MPV | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 148 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm at 1,800 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 402 Nm | 475 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 44.2 kWh | 77 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 170 km | 508 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | 144 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | GWM | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 195 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,803 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 233 litres | 249 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R18 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Second Row Seats, Third Row | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED Headlights | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory and Ventilation Functions, Driver's Side Massaging Function | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Zero Gravity Second Row with Massage, Ventilation Functions, 60:40 Split Tip-up Third Row | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 4 USB Second Row, 4 USB Third Row | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake To Start) | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Powered Scissor Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Wey G9 & Cyberster for sale
Wey G9 vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or MG Cyberster better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for family use, with seven seats, five doors and a 58-litre petrol tank. The MG Cyberster is better for electric range and performance, delivering 508 km, 144 kW DC charging and 5.0-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM30,100 more than the GWM Wey G9: RM299,900 against RM269,800.
Which charges faster, the GWM Wey G9 or MG Cyberster?
The MG Cyberster charges faster on DC power at 144 kW, compared with 60 kW for the GWM Wey G9. Their AC charging rates are close: 7 kW for the Cyberster and 6.6 kW for the G9.
