Verdict
For RM6,012 more, the MG Cyberster brings a 338 hp, 475 Nm rear motor, a 77 kWh battery and a claimed 508 km range; it also reaches 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, 1.8 seconds ahead of the MINI. The MINI 5 Door answers with five seats, five doors and a slightly larger 275-litre boot, making it the more usable Malaysian daily. Choose carefully: the Cyberster is a two-seat convertible with a 249-litre boot, while the MINI’s 201 hp petrol four-cylinder reaches a higher 242 km/h top speed.
Pick the MG Cyberster if a two-seat electric convertible, 508 km claimed range and 5.0-second 0-100 km/h pace matter more than rear-seat access.
Pick the MINI 5 Door if you need five doors, five seats and a 275-litre boot in a far more compact 4,036 mm body.
Key differences
- Price: MG Cyberster RM299,900; MINI 5 Door RM293,888.
- Powertrain: MG Cyberster 338 hp/475 Nm single rear motor; MINI 5 Door 201 hp/300 Nm 1,998 cc turbo inline-four.
- Acceleration/top speed: MG Cyberster 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and 195 km/h; MINI 5 Door 6.8 seconds and 242 km/h.
- Body/seating: MG Cyberster two-door, two-seat convertible; MINI 5 Door five-door, five-seat hatchback.
- Boot space: MG Cyberster 249 litres; MINI 5 Door 275 litres.
- Size: MG Cyberster 4,535 mm long and 1,913 mm wide; MINI 5 Door 4,036 mm and 1,744 mm.
Cyberster
- 338 hp and 475 Nm with rear-wheel drive
- 77 kWh battery and 508 km claimed range
- 7-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Only two seats and two doors, against the MINI’s five seats and five doors
- 249-litre boot is 26 litres smaller than the MINI’s
- RM395 annual road tax is RM16 higher
5 Door
- Five seats, five doors and 60:40 split-folding rear seats
- 275-litre boot and a 499 mm shorter body
- Head-up display and auto parking
- 201 hp and 300 Nm trail the Cyberster’s 338 hp and 475 Nm
- 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.8 seconds slower
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is far shorter than the Cyberster’s seven years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM299,900 | RM293,888✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Segment | Sports Car | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395 | RM379✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 201 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 338 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 475 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 77 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 508 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 144 kW | — |
| V2L | 2.5 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds✓ | 6.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | 242 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,036 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,329 mm | 1,464 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,567 mm |
| Weight | 1,885 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 44 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 249 litres | 275 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Vredestein Ultra |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
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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Cyberster vs 5 Door FAQ
Is the MG Cyberster or MINI 5 Door better?
The MG Cyberster is better for electric performance and open-top two-seat driving, with 338 hp and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time. The MINI 5 Door is better for carrying people, with five doors, five seats and a 275-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM299,900 and the MINI 5 Door costs RM293,888, so the Cyberster is RM6,012 more expensive.
Which has the longer warranty?
The MG Cyberster has a seven-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty, plus an eight-year/150,000 km battery warranty. The MINI 5 Door has a two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty, extendable by two years.
