The MG Cyberster the electric convertible could cost more than $100,000 when it arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024, based on the new model’s UK price.
This week, MG in the UK announced Cyberster will be sold there in two variants: the single-motor rear-wheel-drive Trophy and the range-topping four-motor all-wheel-drive GT.
Prices for the Cyberster Trophy start at £54,995 (A$105,250) before on-road costs, while the Cyberster GT starts at £59,995 (A$114,800).
It’s unclear whether MG will offer both variants in Australia, but the company has previously said the Cyberster will start at over $100,000 locally but will top out at under $140,000.
That would make it the most expensive model the brand has offered here since coming under Chinese ownership.
A direct currency conversion of UK prices does not tell the whole story, as it does not include on-road transport costs while the UK also has a 20% Value Added Tax (VAT). with Australia’s 10% Goods and Services Tax.
Take MG 4 XPower, For example. It’s priced from £36,495 excluding UK on-road costs, which converts to A$69,850 in Australia.
By comparison, the same car costs $59,990 drive-away in Australia, 14% less than in the UK even before adding on-road costs.
The MG Cyberster Trophy for the UK is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor, producing 231kW of power and 475Nm of torque, powered by a 77kWh battery – although a smaller 64kWh unit is also available in China. Quoc.
The range-topping Cyberster GTs are all-wheel drive with dual motors, increasing power to 400kW and 725Nm, while also reducing the convertible version’s 0-100km/h sprint time to just 3.2 seconds .
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