Verdict
These are radically different answers to an EV purchase. The MG Cyberster is the weekend two-seater: its 338 hp, 475 Nm rear motor sends it to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, against the Xpeng X9’s 8.2 seconds. But a Malaysian family will get far more daily use from the seven-seat X9, whose 721-litre boot dwarfs the MG’s 249 litres. The X9 also brings a 94.8 kWh battery, 535 km range and 537 kW DC charging, while its air suspension and rear-axle steering suit its 5,316 mm length.
Pick the MG Cyberster if two seats, rear-wheel-drive performance and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than family space and charging speed.
Pick the Xpeng X9 if you need seven seats, a 721-litre boot, 535 km range and exceptionally quicker 537 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Performance: MG Cyberster has 338 hp, 475 Nm and does 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds; Xpeng X9 has 315 hp, 450 Nm and takes 8.2 seconds.
- Battery and range: MG Cyberster uses a 77 kWh battery for 508 km; Xpeng X9 has 94.8 kWh and 535 km.
- Charging: MG Cyberster supports 7 kW AC and 144 kW DC; Xpeng X9 supports 11 kW AC and 537 kW DC.
- Practicality: MG Cyberster has 2 seats and a 249-litre boot; Xpeng X9 has 7 seats and a 721-litre boot.
- Size and weight: MG Cyberster is 4,535 mm long and 1,885 kg; Xpeng X9 is 5,316 mm long and 2,750 kg.
- Safety provision: MG Cyberster has 4 airbags; Xpeng X9 has 9 airbags.
Cyberster
- 338 hp and 475 Nm with 5.0-second 0-100 km/h acceleration
- Rear-wheel drive and 865 kg less weight
- Seven-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Only 2 seats and a 249-litre boot versus 7 seats and 721 litres
- 144 kW DC and 7 kW AC charging trail the X9’s 537 kW and 11 kW
- Four airbags versus the X9’s nine
X9
- Seven seats, 721-litre boot and powered rear sliding doors
- 94.8 kWh battery, 535 km range and 537 kW DC charging
- Air suspension, rear-axle steering and nine airbags
- 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Cyberster’s 5.0 seconds
- 315 hp and 450 Nm fall short of the Cyberster’s 338 hp and 475 Nm
- Five-year/120,000 km manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Cyberster’s seven years/150,000 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM299,900 | RM281,073✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | MPV |
| Segment | Sports Car | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395 | RM365✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 338 hp✓ | 315 hp |
| Motor Torque | 475 Nm✓ | 450 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 77 kWh | 94.8 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 508 km | 535 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 144 kW | 537 kW✓ |
| V2L | 2.5 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds✓ | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 5,316 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,988 mm |
| Height | 1,329 mm | 1,785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Weight | 1,885 kg | 2,750 kg |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 249 litres | 721 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 20" Alloys with Floating Logo |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Air Suspension, Rear-axle Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Integrated Second Row Seat Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Second & Third Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | — | 14-way Second Row Individual Captain Seats with Ventilation, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row with One-touch Electric Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Double Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 27-speaker XOpera Sound System |
| 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 Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Scissor Doors | Front Doors & Rear Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 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 Cyberster & X9 for sale
Cyberster vs X9 FAQ
Is the MG Cyberster or Xpeng X9 better?
The Xpeng X9 is better for family transport, with seven seats, a 721-litre boot, 535 km range and much faster charging. The MG Cyberster is better for outright performance, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds versus 8.2 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM299,900 and the Xpeng X9 costs RM281,073, so the Cyberster is RM18,827 more expensive.
Which charges faster, the MG Cyberster or Xpeng X9?
The Xpeng X9 charges faster on both current types: 11 kW AC and 537 kW DC, compared with the MG Cyberster’s 7 kW AC and 144 kW DC.
