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Financial Express Kochi
|August 09, 2025
WE TESTED ITS DROPTOP DRAMA ON A FORMULA 1 RACE TRACK
THE MG CYBERSTER is a head-turner in design and heart-stopper in performance. Priced ₹74,99,800 (ex-showroom), it is India's only two-door electric convertible, and competes against petrol convertibles such as BMW Z4 (₹92.9 lakh) and the four-seater Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (₹1.11 crore).
We tested its droptop drama on the Buddh International Circuit near New Delhi.
How's the design?
It has flowing curves and muscular design lines like most sports cars do, but what differentiates the Cyberster is its scissor doors — these open towards the sky — which turn this car into a style statement. Park a Lamborghini in front of the India Gate, and then park the Cyberster with its doors open, and this MG might just attract more eyeballs.
How's the cabin?
It has a low floor, and taking the driver's seat (or the passenger seat) can be quite a task, but once on the seat, the view of the road is good.
This story is from the August 09, 2025 edition of Financial Express Kochi.
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