SAIC MG published the first interior photos of the Cyberster in China, showing a slightly toned-down design compared to the concept and earlier pre-production prototypes. The fully electric roadster will make its first UK public outing on July 13th at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ahead of its local market launch in 2024.
The most notable difference in the production-spec interior is the conventional leather-wrapped steering wheel that replaces the fancy yoke, although the latter could be available as an option. There is an array of steering wheel-mounted buttons and two aluminum-style paddle shifters.
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Another highlight is the wide curved panel for the digital instrument cluster which is combined with an infotainment touchscreen on the inclined center console. Below the display we find the gear selectors, and further down the buttons for the operation of the electrically-reclined soft top and a set of cup holders.
The entire cabin of the 4,535 mm (178.5 inches) long roadster is covered in red upholstery, with a generous amount of leather and a suede-like material on the heavily bolstered seats. There are also a few elements in aluminum-style trim, including the audio speakers on the scissor doors.
MG has yet to announce the detailed specifications of the Cyberster but documents from China suggest it will be available in two different flavors. The base-spec single-motor RWD model will produce 310 hp (231 kW / 314 PS), while the flagship dual-motor AWD will make 536 hp (400 kW / 544 PS). As reported by Car News China, battery options are said to include a 64 kWh and a 77 kWh unit, allowing a zero-emission range between 501-580 km (311-360 miles).
The MG Cyberster will be the sole electric roadster offering in the UK/European markets, at least until Porsche reveals the EV successor of the 718 Boxster. According to the latest rumors, pricing for the MG will start from around £55k ($70k) in the UK, and from as low as ¥300k ($41k) in China where it will be available later this year.
