Verdict
The RM296,610 Mazda CX-80 is RM3,290 cheaper, yet it is the practical answer: six seats, a 3,120-mm wheelbase and 258-litre boot against the MG Cyberster’s two seats, 2,690 mm and 249 litres. Its plug-in-hybrid system has only 65 km of EV range, however. The Cyberster’s 77-kWh battery delivers 508 km, a 338-hp/475-Nm rear motor and 0-100 km/h in five seconds, plus 144-kW DC charging. Choose the Mazda for passengers; choose the MG for electric performance and range.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, all-wheel drive and family-use equipment including rear air-con, ISOFIX and a powered boot.
Pick the MG Cyberster if a two-seat electric convertible with 508 km of range, 144-kW DC charging and a five-second 0-100 km/h time is the priority.
Key differences
- Seating: Mazda CX-80 has 6 seats; MG Cyberster has 2 seats.
- EV range: Mazda CX-80 manages 65 km; MG Cyberster reaches 508 km.
- Motor output: Mazda CX-80 has 172 hp and 270 Nm; MG Cyberster has 338 hp and 475 Nm.
- Battery capacity: Mazda CX-80 uses a 17.8-kWh battery; MG Cyberster uses a 77-kWh battery.
- Dimensions: Mazda CX-80 is 4,995 mm long with a 3,120-mm wheelbase; MG Cyberster is 4,535 mm long with a 2,690-mm wheelbase.
- Airbags: Mazda CX-80 has 7 airbags; MG Cyberster has 4 airbags.
CX-80
- Six seats, rear ISOFIX and three rows of seatbelts.
- All-wheel drive and a 70-litre petrol tank alongside plug-in-hybrid assistance.
- Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, plus rear air-con.
- 65 km of EV range versus the Cyberster’s 508 km.
- No DC charging rate or V2L function listed, against the Cyberster’s 144 kW and 2.5 kW.
- Five-year/100,000-km manufacturer warranty versus seven years/150,000 km.
Cyberster
- 338-hp, 475-Nm rear motor and a five-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 77-kWh battery, 508 km EV range and 144-kW DC charging.
- Seven-year/150,000-km manufacturer warranty and 2.5-kW V2L.
- Only two seats and two doors, versus the CX-80’s six seats and five doors.
- Four airbags versus the CX-80’s seven, with no rear curtain or driver’s knee airbag listed.
- No rear air-con, and a manual boot rather than the CX-80’s powered boot.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610✓ | RM299,900 |
| Body type | SUV | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM395✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 261 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 475 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | 77 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 65 km | 508 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW✓ | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 144 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 6 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Screen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Powered Scissor Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 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.
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CX-80 vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or MG Cyberster better?
The Mazda CX-80 is better for carrying people, with six seats, rear ISOFIX and 258 litres of boot space. The MG Cyberster is better for electric range and performance, delivering 508 km and 0-100 km/h in five seconds.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM3,290 more than the Mazda CX-80.
Which one is easier to charge on a long journey?
The MG Cyberster is the clear choice: it accepts DC charging at up to 144 kW and has 508 km of EV range. The Mazda CX-80 has 7.2-kW AC charging and a 65-km EV range.
