I think MG should have confidence in downsizing if this is their halo car. A lot of potential can be had in an all electric MGB, MG Midget, MG1, etc Mazda ought to be worried
The Miata weighs 2400lbs. This weighs 4376lbs. And before it’s said, power does not ‘make up’ for weight. In 0-60? Sure. In braking performance, suspension, dyynamics, and fun? No. And as a plus, Miata has nice, ergonomic butons and knobs with an optional manual. Even if we imagine a smaller version of a Cyberster, MG doesn’t seem to have its priorities straight when it comes to designing lightweight sports cars. Mazda has nothing to worry about.
@@WhatisaLeebattery weight will cut by 75% in the next decade. Innovation and production scale will change the market quickly. You will see F1 in EV faster and more fun much sooner than you expect.
@@linsunming We're already there. See the Caterham Project V. Lightweight, EV sports car with a mostly analog interior. I'm talking specifically about other manufacturers (MG in this case) who don't know how to design a sports car. No amount of advancement in technology is going to correct a flawed design philosophy.
@@linsunming Battery weight hasn't changed since the Tesla Roadster. Unless you have some magical replacement for LFP/L-ion, which is the best we can do in density, you won't see a change there.
@@WhatisaLee Caterham are not in the same Universe as SAIC who work with VW and other major manufacturers. SAIC are just on the verge of solid state batteries. 2 years ahead of EU. MG never claimed it was going to be an out and out sports car. Numerous track videos show its a capable car despite weight
Loving your reviews thanks - want to visit China next year - you’re going forward while we go backward in the uk - this will sell bucket loads in Europe if it goes on sale for £60k / €60k
I live in Europe. It's certainly not flooded with Chinese cars, European/Japanese and Korean cars are still dominating, especially Hyundai and Kia. It's true you see chinese cars now when just 5 years ago, it's impossible to even spot one.
@@clarkbiubiu3470 WTF lol China is nothing like India! Yes it has many factories. But also many rich cities. Second biggest economy in the world. Will be first within a decade 👌🏾
@@hurbrowns5397 EU is forcing vast trade protection on local EV market. It unbelievable that residents have to pay double the price for EVs, sending half the money to the custom. EU has done a great job on stopping EV importation, while let local residents pay more and get less.
This is like when european cars used to be much more expensive in China, except reversed, although I think there's still a lot of profiteering by western firms when selling luxury cars in China
Looks beautiful, just wish MG was still British and capable of producing a design like this, but I doubt they would have been this adventurous. Sadly my body is too old now for getting into cars like this.
The design team is based out of the UK and comprises of many European experts in many facets. Such as the suspension being created from a former formula 2 engineer. The team leader also a well credentialed European gentleman. The Chinese component aside from quality build potential from parent SAIC and likely contributes heavily on the tech side. The platform is roughly based on the well received MG4. I think the overall effort seems to have put together a car that looks to be a great result.
Europe is just practicing protectionism because now they are on the losing side of the globalization. Nothing wrong with protectionism, I'm personally in favor. Just don't be a bunch of hypocrites.
It will be interesting how it fits to Mid European body sizes. There are first hints that only small Asian people fit in it and so the well-known MX-5 problem seems to have been repeated and thousand of potential buyers will be excluded due to their body size.
I can withdraw this concern at least for my size (176 cm) meanwhile. I checked out the seating position at the Geneva Motor Show and it's perfect. No comparison with the MX-5 dollhouse.
@xiaomeinv7they are losing to China on every front. They would call everything made in China dumping. Bunch of hypocrites, they preach liberalism only when they are winning.
SLK? No I don't really think so cause it doesn't have a hard top roof BUT Z4, alternative? Then yes! Anyway that's the only Chinese car I really want and so too a MG 4 (Mulan).
Mazda MX5 Miata moved to a metal roof but it was not well received so they reverted back to the soft top. Go figure. I had an SLK and I quite liked the folding metal roof. I have a preorder on a Cyberster and a bit concerned over the rag top. Hope it doesn't disappoint.
Adding a petrol version so it can perform poorly in comparison? The best part of this car is the effortless, seamless electric drive train. But I would think this way as my Tesla model 3 dual motor is exceptional so I'm a fully fledged convert.
I see your point, but business is about selling end units.. The EV version will appeal to 4% - 5% of people, whereas a Petrol version will appeal to vast numbers.. The EV may do 0-60mph in 4 sec, but you can't drive at that speed all the time and if you did the battery would be flat in no time at all, the lack of range would drive you nuts.. I can't help but feel a 0-60mph in 6 sec with a Petrol version would be a massive success.. The car and the design are outstanding...
@@colin_a I pretty much agree with you. But,,, I have a dual motor Tesla Model 3 that also very fast. I drive fairly aggressively and because I can charge from home I routinely leave my house with 445km of range. Even driving briskly I NEVER have range anxiety. Plus where I live public chargers are pretty much everywhere but I almost never need to use them. So even if the range is not 445km but 350km I don't drive that much in a day and I charge pretty much every night to put back what I used that day. And it's from a Time Of Use meter meaning it's 8.5 cents per kwh. That means for a full 580 km charge (hypothetically 0-100%) would cost about 6.50 USD equivalent. About 9 times cheaper than my Mercedes C43 AMG. Range frankly is more than sufficient. I've got 28,450km on the Tesla after 11 months and (knock wood) it's been perfect. Only added some windshield washer fluid. Early on my wife had an issue with car sickness. The immediate acceleration followed by instant regen meant I had to learn smooth 1 pedal driving. But I now ramble. 🙄 I'm obviously smitten with BEVs so far. Cheers,
@@colin_achinese don't care about range, they have a vast high speed rail system. Why would they drive 1000 km over 10 hours when they can go by train in 4 hours?
Well, tbh, I don't think the design was right or even acceptable, just 9 months ago when it first debut and take a resevation, they tease us with their iconic red prototype. Now, what we get actually, a cheap chinese knockoff of that prototype car.
Lmao don't you know that MG is fully owned by China's SAIC 😂 the design is done in the UK and this is available in red colour. Of course production cars are different from the concept. This won't be cheap outside of china either
I like the gray color,it showing the dynamic shape of the vehicle when the red car too reflecty , this is perfect
Excellent review, thanks!
Great review. Verdict was pretty similar to Wheelsboy. Guess we'll have to wait for the U8 next
Fantastic video!
Hi, how do you put the central display into the map mode? Like how you did at 2:25 is it through the screen next to the gear selector?
I think MG should have confidence in downsizing if this is their halo car.
A lot of potential can be had in an all electric MGB, MG Midget, MG1, etc
Mazda ought to be worried
The Miata weighs 2400lbs. This weighs 4376lbs. And before it’s said, power does not ‘make up’ for weight. In 0-60? Sure. In braking performance, suspension, dyynamics, and fun? No. And as a plus, Miata has nice, ergonomic butons and knobs with an optional manual.
Even if we imagine a smaller version of a Cyberster, MG doesn’t seem to have its priorities straight when it comes to designing lightweight sports cars. Mazda has nothing to worry about.
@@WhatisaLeebattery weight will cut by 75% in the next decade. Innovation and production scale will change the market quickly. You will see F1 in EV faster and more fun much sooner than you expect.
@@linsunming We're already there. See the Caterham Project V. Lightweight, EV sports car with a mostly analog interior.
I'm talking specifically about other manufacturers (MG in this case) who don't know how to design a sports car. No amount of advancement in technology is going to correct a flawed design philosophy.
@@linsunming Battery weight hasn't changed since the Tesla Roadster. Unless you have some magical replacement for LFP/L-ion, which is the best we can do in density, you won't see a change there.
@@WhatisaLee Caterham are not in the same Universe as SAIC who work with VW and other major manufacturers. SAIC are just on the verge of solid state batteries. 2 years ahead of EU. MG never claimed it was going to be an out and out sports car. Numerous track videos show its a capable car despite weight
Loving your reviews thanks - want to visit China next year - you’re going forward while we go backward in the uk - this will sell bucket loads in Europe if it goes on sale for £60k / €60k
Two thumbs up, Sean.
Damn I so happy I live in China :D Definitely the best auto market in the world!
Looks good in grey. I’ve sat in a red one. Liked the external red, but the full red interior was too much
Where is this?
EU : europe is now flooded with cheap chinese cars!
Chinese makers : we’ve already increased the price twice as much as the original price LoL
I live in Europe. It's certainly not flooded with Chinese cars, European/Japanese and Korean cars are still dominating, especially Hyundai and Kia. It's true you see chinese cars now when just 5 years ago, it's impossible to even spot one.
@@hurbrowns5397Yeah EU is just exaggerating chinese cars has a long way to go but they are certainly not flooded in europe
@@hurbrowns5397don’t tell them the truth, they are just a different but more aggressive version of India
@@clarkbiubiu3470 WTF lol China is nothing like India!
Yes it has many factories. But also many rich cities.
Second biggest economy in the world. Will be first within a decade 👌🏾
@@hurbrowns5397 EU is forcing vast trade protection on local EV market. It unbelievable that residents have to pay double the price for EVs, sending half the money to the custom. EU has done a great job on stopping EV importation, while let local residents pay more and get less.
Really nice car apart from dumb arrow taillights!
This is like when european cars used to be much more expensive in China, except reversed, although I think there's still a lot of profiteering by western firms when selling luxury cars in China
Looks beautiful, just wish MG was still British and capable of producing a design like this, but I doubt they would have been this adventurous.
Sadly my body is too old now for getting into cars like this.
The design team is based out of the UK and comprises of many European experts in many facets. Such as the suspension being created from a former formula 2 engineer. The team leader also a well credentialed European gentleman. The Chinese component aside from quality build potential from parent SAIC and likely contributes heavily on the tech side. The platform is roughly based on the well received MG4. I think the overall effort seems to have put together a car that looks to be a great result.
Amazing car
that's one fresh as fuck whip
Does it have airscarf?
No
Asked for this but it hasnt been added
I know this will be controversial but if it’s available I will be opting for the yoke purely for visibility of the screens
支持然哥❤
So Cool.😎
MG BYD and GWM are killing it.
What about gac aion over 51k evs sold in Sep. 👍🏻
Europe is not questioning dumping but industry subsidizing and high carbon production emissions
Europe is just practicing protectionism because now they are on the losing side of the globalization.
Nothing wrong with protectionism, I'm personally in favor. Just don't be a bunch of hypocrites.
It will be interesting how it fits to Mid European body sizes. There are first hints that only small Asian people fit in it and so the well-known MX-5 problem seems to have been repeated and thousand of potential buyers will be excluded due to their body size.
I'm watching a lot of videos about the Cyberster, because I'm somewhat curious about how they can make such a low car with an enormous battery below.
Thats the only reason for me to not own a mx5
I can withdraw this concern at least for my size (176 cm) meanwhile. I checked out the seating position at the Geneva Motor Show and it's perfect. No comparison with the MX-5 dollhouse.
“Chinese ev is not dumping into europe”.....so true, haha....i like that.
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@xiaomeinv7they are losing to China on every front. They would call everything made in China dumping. Bunch of hypocrites, they preach liberalism only when they are winning.
I already order this car ! Silver car
OMG wie cool
SLK? No I don't really think so cause it doesn't have a hard top roof BUT Z4, alternative? Then yes!
Anyway that's the only Chinese car I really want and so too a MG 4 (Mulan).
Mazda MX5 Miata moved to a metal roof but it was not well received so they reverted back to the soft top. Go figure. I had an SLK and I quite liked the folding metal roof. I have a preorder on a Cyberster and a bit concerned over the rag top. Hope it doesn't disappoint.
zheshi zai nali?
Hainan
😂😂😂
三亚
Maybe the 340hp RWD version will be more engaging to drive.
No, it isn't.
@@telescopesh 😟
That's how a car getting the word Cyber should like like. Not like that hideous Tesla truck.
mhmm,, isn't that a beauty
still need some more polishment tho
Suddenly seeing an evil rabbit in the face on 0:46. Oops.
The tail lights look sooooooo ugly. The most impressive thing is changing to a convertible while driving.
That car would be way better with all the badging removed
Brilliant looking car (MG).., really, really special... If only they had done a petrol version of it, they would have sold millions.. - Just saying..
Totally, Totally agree...
Adding a petrol version so it can perform poorly in comparison? The best part of this car is the effortless, seamless electric drive train. But I would think this way as my Tesla model 3 dual motor is exceptional so I'm a fully fledged convert.
I see your point, but business is about selling end units.. The EV version will appeal to 4% - 5% of people, whereas a Petrol version will appeal to vast numbers.. The EV may do 0-60mph in 4 sec, but you can't drive at that speed all the time and if you did the battery would be flat in no time at all, the lack of range would drive you nuts.. I can't help but feel a 0-60mph in 6 sec with a Petrol version would be a massive success.. The car and the design are outstanding...
@@colin_a I pretty much agree with you. But,,, I have a dual motor Tesla Model 3 that also very fast. I drive fairly aggressively and because I can charge from home I routinely leave my house with 445km of range. Even driving briskly I NEVER have range anxiety. Plus where I live public chargers are pretty much everywhere but I almost never need to use them. So even if the range is not 445km but 350km I don't drive that much in a day and I charge pretty much every night to put back what I used that day. And it's from a Time Of Use meter meaning it's 8.5 cents per kwh. That means for a full 580 km charge (hypothetically 0-100%) would cost about 6.50 USD equivalent. About 9 times cheaper than my Mercedes C43 AMG. Range frankly is more than sufficient. I've got 28,450km on the Tesla after 11 months and (knock wood) it's been perfect. Only added some windshield washer fluid. Early on my wife had an issue with car sickness. The immediate acceleration followed by instant regen meant I had to learn smooth 1 pedal driving. But I now ramble. 🙄 I'm obviously smitten with BEVs so far. Cheers,
@@colin_achinese don't care about range, they have a vast high speed rail system. Why would they drive 1000 km over 10 hours when they can go by train in 4 hours?
Better looking than the BMW Z4?!?! No way!
Very sexy sportscar👍
The weight, not so much👎
The rear end is a little meh..
As pretty as this car is, the butterfly doors don’t feel earned on this car, doesn’t look exotic enough to justify them
So it doesn’t drive very interesting?
This dual color interior is a no-no
Um, it weighs like 4000 LBS! #not a sports car.
MG blew it by not offering a petrol or hybrid version....bummer.
Well, tbh, I don't think the design was right or even acceptable, just 9 months ago when it first debut and take a resevation, they tease us with their iconic red prototype. Now, what we get actually, a cheap chinese knockoff of that prototype car.
Lmao don't you know that MG is fully owned by China's SAIC 😂 the design is done in the UK and this is available in red colour. Of course production cars are different from the concept. This won't be cheap outside of china either
Another great review, thanks