FIRST DRIVE: MG Cyberster - 335bhp, £50k, RWD and Scissor Doors!
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День томуIndelibly linked with the MGB sports car of the 1960s and ‘70s, MG is now better known as the purveyor of practical cars at the affordable end of the market. Until now…
You’re looking at a sports car that neither Porsche nor Tesla have managed to put into production yet: a two-door open-top with punchy electric power.
It’s a halo car for MG, with svelte styling (complete with scissor doors) and single- and dual-motor powertrain options.
We’ll likely see Porsche’s forthcoming electric Boxster and the much-delayed Tesla Roadster towards the end of 2024, but production of either won’t start until 2025. Which means, for now, the MG Cyberster has the market all to itself.
But what’s it like to drive? To bring you one of the very first reviews in the world, Top Gear Magazine’s Tom Ford has been all the way to China to try it…
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Specs
04:23 Scissor Doors
04:54 Interior
08:03 Driving
11:36 Modes
14:27 Conclusion
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@TopGear 11 днів тому
This, then? Or Porsche's forthcoming electric Boxster?
@Druezy 11 днів тому
Porsche, of course.
@ashliehiggins 11 днів тому
Porsche has the residuals and proven reliability.
@mugen2002 11 днів тому
One is made in China and the other is made in Germany.
@alpenfoxvideo7255 11 днів тому
not even risking to deal with a Porsche dealership again
@ericpisch2732 11 днів тому
@@ashliehigginsexcept the taycan that dumps 50% as soon as you pick it up, boxster will also be £80k plus options
@MrBlaboth 11 днів тому
That Thames Town is unreal, genuinely thought it was the UK
@Harrythehun 11 днів тому
Spooky empty town, where were the people?
@mirrochou3391 11 днів тому
@@Harrythehun little quick note: this 'town' was built for sightseeing, and it requires 1 hour drive to Shanghai. So people only choose to go there by weekend. -- in short, yeah, it is a empty town for the workdays. and that makes it a great place to shoot video like this one.
@davidstuart4915 11 днів тому
@@Harrythehun need to build a few of these around the UK , instead of all the shoebox clone estates :)
@Maccaboy1984 11 днів тому
The uk looks nothing like that anymore, I didn’t see one Turkish barbershop
@user-mc2oc6jw9q 11 днів тому
anything "copied in china" is a Genuine~fake!
@t1995roger10 11 днів тому
I saw that car while in China thinking what the hell is that, it’s a good looking car in person
@samcoatham2400 11 днів тому
Yearh you see a bunch of them buzzing around. Nice motors (reminds me of my old MG-f) might buy one for my daughter
@HiddenWen 10 днів тому
Same here. I was like, this looks really fucking nice for an electric sports car.
@TD1237 10 днів тому
It's a beautiful car. Love what China's been doing in the automotive sector.
@CiBi1968 10 днів тому
50k+ for a Chinese sportscar 😮 That's like spending 25k+ on a Chinese sports bike..... I'll pass thanks 😂
@TD1237 10 днів тому
@@CiBi1968You sound like one of those people willing to spend tons of money just for a German badge. But honestly, you do you.
@ClaudioAguileraMunoz 11 днів тому
I don't care what everyone says, this looks absolutely amazing.
@WARXion 10 днів тому
It's so sad that it is bigger than a Z4 and heavier than an M5. Looks cool, but I wouldn't miss half of the tacky features, the graphics are especially dated and awful on the screen, like it was designed by a 12 year old during the MLG montage era.
@TD1237 10 днів тому
@@WARXionThe interior's near perfect imo. Not that I care much for screens. But it's very nicely designed and, according to a UKpostsr who owns an F-Type, it is of much much better quality.
@weallfollowmanutd 10 днів тому
The front looks weird and the rear looks like a child added arrows on the lights. Looks ridiculous
@dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697 10 днів тому
@@weallfollowmanutd Not to mention the bell-end scissor doors. It's pretending to be a supercar, that's like those sad kids that putting scissor doors on a corsa, total nob heads that you feel embarassed for but they think they've done something cool.
@weallfollowmanutd 10 днів тому
@@dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697 You've probably mentioned the worst idea of all. And many commenting on how amazing it looks. Got to laugh.
@mingzhu7049 10 днів тому
That's the highest praise I've ever heard from British media for a Chinese car. Well done MG. Keep the great work!
@paulklp8262 9 днів тому
MG4 was car of the year. That is high praise.
@global_southerner 9 днів тому
British x Chinese. UK and China friendship 🎉
@StuartGarlick 7 днів тому
It's almost like the company gave the media an expenses-paid trip to China or something.
@robertwilkins3043 7 днів тому
Another CCP Trojan horse…a desperate attempt to undercut western car industry through Xi’s subsidies.
@guilhermemoreira5651 7 днів тому
Don't forget that this is a Chinese car.
@shobin05 11 днів тому
Mg has beat Tesla at making an affordable 25k$ hatch with the MG4 and now they have beat Tesla at making the roadster. Granted it may be slower. But fun fact - it exists.
@tristandu1776 11 днів тому
LOL so true
@patrickmonkman8151 11 днів тому
I’m no fan of Tesla but I know what I’d prefer…
@h20dancing18 11 днів тому
Tesla beat mg to making money on EVs and on having the best selling model in the world, ice included. Model Y did 1.23 million units in 2023 alone
@advtim1 11 днів тому
??? Teslas first car was a roadster, not cheap but definitely a roadster, launched in 2008 and built through to 2012, it was based on the Lotus Elise chassis and there are a few buzzing around the UK
@Murkelsable 11 днів тому
@@advtim1 Presuming they're talking about the modern roadster which up until this day is still vaporware.
@Sladey93 11 днів тому
They really missed a trick by not calling it the MGE Roadster (even just for the UK market) It was literally right there for the taking...
@user-mc2oc6jw9q 11 днів тому
They couldn't call it that because MG was sold (more like a hostile take over) by chinese firm subsidized by C C P, it did not include the name sake Roadster. This the tik tok of cars
@Lando-kx6so 11 днів тому
They could make a smaller roadster that's a direct replacement of the MG TF & call it the E
@kj64gaming19 11 днів тому
Unfortunately, it's Chinese, and China knows little more than to copy everything
@andyfu9651 11 днів тому
@@user-mc2oc6jw9q F*ck off. Rover when bankrupt because their products and managements were shit. Not even BMW and Honda can save Rover in the 90's, so they sold off the fixed assets along with the MG band to China, Land Rover to Ford, and kept the best IPs such as Mini for themselves.
@TD1237 10 днів тому
@@user-mc2oc6jw9qActually, no, it wasn't a 'hostiIe takeover'. MG was struggIing financially and their cars had a lot of serious lssues with reliability and quality control. They sold the company to SAIC instead of abandoning the marquee entirely, and even though the earlier SAIC models were everyday cars, they were very good. Nowadays, MG's cars have more interesting designs and luxurious interiors. This one specifically harkons back to British MG sportscars of old. And they did a fantastic job on it imo.
@Backpfeifengesicht45 11 днів тому
It's really well put together? It's not a real MG then
@dreamm1989 10 днів тому
MG by Chinese, imagine how much they learned form ravals like Tesla, BYD
@applejuice5272 9 днів тому
ZT was well screwed together
@Backpfeifengesicht45 9 днів тому
@@applejuice5272 and when people told you that, did you believe them?
@bugsymalone5744 День тому
I own a MG HS X in Thailand, alwaus drove VW since 2000, Gulf, Touran, Tiguan. It's screwed together better than any of them.
@Backpfeifengesicht45 20 годин тому
@@bugsymalone5744 not difficult to be better than a VW. The box my Toyota's air filter came in is better made than a Golf.
@KimCJorgensen 10 днів тому
The important thing, to me anyway, is that this is the first proper EV roadster on the market. The Tesla roadster left the building more than 10 years ago and was very expensive as it was a first. This would do well for most couples looking for a bit of top down fun. My wife & I used to have the BMW Z4 E89 and we kept it for nearly 8 years, because we loved it so much. At the end, insurance wouldn't cover it anymore, in Thailand, and we thought; let it go. The Cyberster ticks all the same boxes and then some; it's cheaper/faster/roomier. A big thumbs up!
@user-ic6yf8pp3l 8 днів тому
e89 z4 is great
@endintiers 7 днів тому
It weighs 2 tons.... not really a roadster - get an MX-5 instead (almost 1/2 the weight).
@erictsui8802 11 днів тому
According to MG, the taillights are actually styled with the UK flag split in half. But everyone looking at it will only see arrows.
@nelsonglover3963 11 днів тому
Split in half, and then flipped 180. On the otherhand, when you literally split the Union Flag in half as on the Mini, and then have US spec indicators where the whole brake light flashes, your left indicator ends up being a right arrow, slightly confusing
@RyneLanders 11 днів тому
My first thought was that they were doing the Mini-style Union Jack flag with the lights too.
@grigorioschristodoulou5229 11 днів тому
Yes, they copied them off of Mini. And the seats are an 1-1 copy of the Lexus LC500, down to the leather and Alcantara split
@ArthurBenetton 11 днів тому
@@nelsonglover3963 This! I have seen this and its a genuine safety hazard. Very confusing. Design is more than subjective - there is good and bad design, and charming or not, that is bad design.
@nelsonglover3963 11 днів тому
@@ArthurBenetton yep, seems odd that they didn't use the same orange indicators that just light up the horizontal like the UK (and presumably everywhere but NA)
@wildekek 11 днів тому
This is exactly the niche EV I want. Well done MG.
@stephang.5998 9 днів тому
Feckin Chinese it is
@laimejannister5627 8 днів тому
Yall do whatever you want but I will never buy anything made by China unless I want it and it's cheap.
@superblaster7297 7 днів тому
you mean SAIC 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@cyborgbadger1015 7 днів тому
It's not MG it's chinese,and that is my problem with this car. I absolutely love it but i will never ever buy chinese unlesss they pay reparations for the pandemic for starters.
@Thb202 6 днів тому
@@cyborgbadger1015 which country did the device you used to type this comment come from I wonder
@AmerBoyo 11 днів тому
I mean what could be better than an electric convertible?!?! Quiet, no fumes, power & control. Well done MG!!
@wilsonmpesha904 11 днів тому
One with a v12.
@TD1237 10 днів тому
I agree. I understand that many prefer engines, but I don't really care much. Especially for a roadster designed for care-free driving pleasure - rather than track-orientated sporting - this is perfect.
@paulklp8262 9 днів тому
@@wilsonmpesha904 You enjoy shortening your lifespan? And being poor.
@wilsonmpesha904 9 днів тому
@@paulklp8262 What are you saying? 😂
@Bounce625 6 днів тому
😂😂😂
@hezeone801 11 днів тому
I didn't expect I will ever say that but this MG looks amazing ❤️
@LOTUSELISE340R 11 днів тому
Thank you MG for sticking with scissor doors. HELL YES!!!
@juraj_b 11 днів тому
Definitely! Always hate parking next to cars or structures in my Nissan Z
@barrieford3522 10 днів тому
agreed
@TD1237 10 днів тому
It really makes this car stand out. Love it.
@chriscordray8572 10 днів тому
Till it's upside-down. 😂
@dodgywheelsandropeywiring5697 10 днів тому
Really, I think they're hideous though they do serve a purpose, the purpose of letting everyone else know they're near a bell-end with self esteem issues. 🤣
@WildReefer 11 днів тому
I'm glad that it exists. Not sure if I'd buy one though. They should have a "Classic" theme for the dashboard that emulates an old MG with digital analogue dials, for those that want it.
@tedmarakas2626 11 днів тому
I'm with you. Nice, sensible power and the price is....not ridiculous. It is a bit expensive for what it is but certainly not ridiculous.
@tomwookieford8445 11 днів тому
That’s a cracking idea. New Mini EV has a ‘60s dial setting that looks good.
@TheSlowoldman 11 днів тому
I'm with you I DESPISE the new TV style digital dashboards....bring back analog dials!!!
@EtherOne 10 днів тому
well thought
@TD1237 10 днів тому
@@TheSlowoldmanI'm someone who doesn't shy away from screens at all (but I do prefer buttons). However, honestly, I agree with you. Especially when it comes to sportscars, I sorta feel like traditional dials look better.
@dominicrusho 10 днів тому
Tom is a great presenter. I remember watching him back in the Fifth Gear days!
@colinbremner9030 11 днів тому
That is actually a really nice looking car
@charliepragnell5791 11 днів тому
“Kind… of…quite… like…it” … ?? C’mon man, commit! No question, one of the best looking new roadster’s I’ve seen in a while!
@kraenk12 11 днів тому
Those tail lights are absolutely atrocious and those doors are just sad.
@angela1984a 11 днів тому
It would be a lot easier to commit if the car wasn't produced by a corporation that is 100% owned by the Chinese Military Dictatorship...
@TD1237 10 днів тому
Yeah, it looks fantastic. I personally think the back looks even better than the front, even though it seems a lot of people don't like the taillights.
@autodigitvlogs 10 днів тому
@@kraenk12 past the point of caring about doors. 😂...ppl cant even park properly hence need the summon feature
@ianmontgomery7534 3 дні тому
@@kraenk12There has to be something for the Americans and they love that sort of thing.
@paultucker1272 11 днів тому
I'm pleasantly surprised by how good this looks. It really should be called the MG E Roadster, though!
@maz500 7 днів тому
The MG EXE concept was MG E, hence the MG F came afterwards
@richsmitho101 11 днів тому
"Actually." Sounds like you expected it to be rubbish but are actually surprised how good it actually is.
@TD1237 10 днів тому
Well, I think a lot of Europeans think that way when it comes to Chinese products. A bit odd though. In my country we have a lot of Chinese cars, and people prefer them specifically because of the materials and reliability (and the tech ofc).
@MatthewDuncanson 10 днів тому
@@TD1237 MG definitely has a bit of stigma in the UK, not just because it's Chinese but because it used to be an iconic British brand that is now Chinese. Think that's changing quite quickly though, loads of MGs on the road now (mainly because they are so affordable brand-new)
@ramblerandy2397 10 днів тому
@@MatthewDuncanson I have a VW ID3 Performance Pro and [despite the crappy software] I have found that bums in seats cures a huge lot of FUD and stigma.
@SaintKimbo 9 днів тому
Yes, people, especially the Brits, are totally underestimating China, just like they did with the Japs and the Koreans. Here's a country that was shooting off rockets when the Europeans were still using swords and spears, and can do anything as well as anyone in the world, if not better, if they put there minds to it. Just like the early Japs, they make cheap, crappy stuff, because that's what the markets want, but if you want quality, they'll do that as well as anybody.
@lluow 11 днів тому
I actually don’t mind the giant arrow trail lights at all. I think it’s unique and a head turner.😅
@hed1117 11 днів тому
At least the arrows point in the right direction(s) unlike the Mini Cooper's!
@maz500 7 днів тому
@hed1117 Mini doesn't have arrows, it has the Union Jack
@AngeloGuardia 5 днів тому
@@maz500 which is way worse and way more cheesy for a german car company trying to allure silly britts buyers
@maz500 5 днів тому
@@AngeloGuardia which links in with the union jack on the roof
@daxmotis27 11 днів тому
those rear lights are terrible. Other than that I like it.
@Hagg-o-tron 11 днів тому
Each to their own i suppose, i think they're gorgeous!
@daviderossi9597 11 днів тому
@@Hagg-o-tron what the hell bro gorgeous?
@daviderossi9597 11 днів тому
@@Hagg-o-tronthey are positioned too low and the arrow shape is just stupid
@Hagg-o-tron 11 днів тому
@@daviderossi9597 like I said horses for courses.
@kvue8110 10 днів тому
Arrow = beyond gimmicky and stupid.
@user-rl3tk5zz5p 11 днів тому
Front: Alpine Back: Why
@HENRYPAN19 11 днів тому
It’s somewhere between tacky, corny and brilliant and it’s messing me up
@user-rl3tk5zz5p 11 днів тому
@@HENRYPAN19I completely agree. It looks pretty exotic from every angle except the back. To the point where you almost forget about it until the camera pans back. Then it all goes to shit for that brief moment. I think when it initially appears, its bad but it doesn't look that bad when you watch it for a while
@harrycummings6501 10 днів тому
Looks nowt like any Alpine A110 I’ve driven and also twice the weight……
@benrgrogan 10 днів тому
@RossHall-UKThe lights on the concept looked much more like a union jack. I think the change is probably for clarity
@steveflatman 8 днів тому
Does nobody else look at it and see Honda S2000 in the body lines.
@jond46687 10 днів тому
I think this looks fantastic. I see a bit ofFerrari California from the front. The fact it drives so well is a real achievement for an electric car and look forward to being able to test drive one in the uk.
@TicTaxx 10 днів тому
I never thought I'd see the day where I really want to buy a new MG
@makaw2006 11 днів тому
I love the way it looks, inside and outside
@pendragon6207 11 днів тому
Other than the rear lights I think it looks bloody brilliant!
@xiaozh5063 6 днів тому
i dont know why they choose these rear lights😂😂
@pendragon6207 6 днів тому
@@xiaozh5063 Such a weird choice o_O
@MrShoryuken1 3 дні тому
Agreed, I can't unsee them
@Jackolivierbo 9 днів тому
I appreciate your honest and positive review. This is exactly the kind of car I desire for my next convertible. Hopefully, BMW, Porsche, and Ferrari will understand and embrace this viewpoint as the way forward.
@noahderrington5156 11 днів тому
I got an MG4 Trophy recently and it’s bloody brilliant. Really fun to drive, plenty fast and practical for the family. For £24k new, it’s an absolute bargain! Once you get an EV you won’t look back. Remember when everyone loved their Nokia and didn’t like the idea of a smart phone because it was new and not quite ready yet, until a few years later and now we all have smartphones? Yeah like that
@marcooconnor 11 днів тому
I have one for work. It's cheap and the finish and materials are also cheap and poorly made.
@marcooconnor 11 днів тому
The drive is ok. Especially for the money. Would I get one? Maybe if it was simply to be used and abused
@user-oz3jf8bz8v 11 днів тому
@@marcooconnorThe price of mg4 in China is less than half of that in the UK, about 110,000 yuan, or 12,000￡. So it is reasonable to use cheap materials.😂
@autodigitvlogs 10 днів тому
@@user-oz3jf8bz8v Cyberster is 30k in China
@MarcosM-fj6mn 10 днів тому
Sure, 'once you get an EV you won't lool back'. I have a 2003 911 in my garage, good luck to an EV trying to give me that feeling.
@SDK2006b 11 днів тому
Love this ! Will be checking it out at my local MG dealer
@accountname1651 7 днів тому
Same here
@R03333 4 дні тому
@@accountname1651 Hello chinese bots, are you having a pleasant day
@CoyotePark 11 днів тому
I think that is gorgeous. The first EV that I like.
@nshon7 10 днів тому
This starts at 290,000 CNY (after dealer discount) or £32,000 in China. How are they subsidising anything if this costs £50k in the UK?
@hippievogelei 2 дні тому
a 40ft container that can fit 2 cars cost 5k up to 8k without insurance to bring. so at least 2.5k extra, than there is 16k head room. something like VAT maybe 20% and voila. dealer mark up etc.
@GlitterGuru 10 днів тому
Minus the arrow tail lights, this thing is an absolute stunner inside and out
@paulhancock 11 днів тому
If I had to drink every time he said “really” I’d be dead by the end of the video. Pretty looking car though.
@wilsonmpesha904 11 днів тому
Really?
@user-mw1uo6ko1p 11 днів тому
Really?
@TD1237 10 днів тому
@@mezalongWow, really?
@paulmitchell-gears6765 8 днів тому
You'd be REALLY dead
@rossadamdixon 11 днів тому
MG Roadster would have been a far better name!
@ImDavidJames 11 днів тому
I’m sure they will change it to that once they realise the sales numbers are nowhere near what they thought
@user-sd3ik9rt6d 11 днів тому
Tell you what, you can make Brum Brum noises in yours.
@kraenk12 11 днів тому
That name is n absolute no-go.
@ErwinKlaassens 11 днів тому
yee or like cybester
@kamsunleong6648 11 днів тому
@ImDavidJames What's in a name? That which we called a rose by any other name, would smell as sweet. Shakespeare
@kaalt 11 днів тому
I put my order in today! Excited!
@sunrisejak2709 11 днів тому
I've got my order in since December 4. Still tracking for mid July delivery. 🤞 I test drove it at a recent Motorshow and initial impressions is a well engineered and quality car. I have a Tesla so the EV experience is well known to me. The Cyberster looks to be a really fun thing.
@TD1237 10 днів тому
Nice, congrats!
@kaalt 10 днів тому
@@sunrisejak2709 I've been told an August delivery date! I've still yet to see it in person, but it checks all the boxes I'm looking for.
@sunrisejak2709 10 днів тому
@@kaalt Thailand (hopefully) due to geographic location and MGs investments here gets a bit favorable treatment. My wife and I test drove the car during the recent Bangkok Motorshow but it was only in a large parking lot driving around cones and such. All we could really observe was the quality appears quite good. In the specs for China a function like "summon" is listed which pulls the car out of a parking space with the remote. But our rep in Thailand said they will not offer that feature in Thailand. Didn't say why. I worry if when parked at a tight parking spot and someone pulls in very close will the door sensors allow enough opening to essily get in? The interior has been changed with a really nice dark gray leather that is much nicer than the all red of the prototypes. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas! 🤣
@autodigitvlogs 10 днів тому
@@sunrisejak2709 might have to apply pressure with other owners. Only complaints gets features added. Apparently MG watch the forums. So might be worth a shout if it becomes an issue
@Mettsemmel 3 дні тому
This is probably one of the most beautiful cars I've seen in a while. The design is so clean and smooth with really pretty curves.
@ImDavidJames 11 днів тому
“I don’t miss the engine note” On a mountain road in a 2 seat ‘sports car’. Yeah ok Tom
@Theodordr14 11 днів тому
There wil never be a remotely good electric „sports“ car. Imagine having fun on a mountain Road and them it says performance reduced battery to hot or please charge. I would drive it of a cliff
@ImDavidJames 11 днів тому
@@Theodordr14 He said he drove 3 hours out of Shanghai was it? How many charging stops was that Tom? The free trip courtesy of MG made him forget
@burnttoast9890 11 днів тому
@@Theodordr14 some guy probably said the same when he saw a model T and went " my horse has a soul and I love it , this hunk of metal will never replace my horse ! " .
@Theodordr14 11 днів тому
@@burnttoast9890 are you stupid ?
@Petelmrg 11 днів тому
@@ImDavidJames - 3 hours would be about 180 miles, so none.
@2stronk. 10 днів тому
This thing came out of absolutely nowhere wth. It looks fantastic
@gavinsullivan9015 11 днів тому
Very interesting - a slot for your phone! That’s actually very useful! I think they’re expected to push 100k plus here in Aus which I think is a bit punchy.
@cvillalobos27 11 днів тому
The seats look like a member of the terracotta army
@alexblaxell7983 11 днів тому
Great looks, awkward name
@wainerollins2587 9 днів тому
Agreed. Cyberster sounds very Tesla ish, like Cybertruck. I agree with those that say it should be called MG E; the most perfect and apt name for this car.
@evilsquizz 9 днів тому
@@wainerollins2587 but it was earlier than the cybertruck when it comes out,think in this way
@vagabond1776 10 днів тому
Love the look of the Cyberster! Decent power and great price. Wish it was offered in the States.
@aaa84gt 11 днів тому
Screw you if you don't like it, I'm a car enthusiast through and through and having driven a bunch of EVs, this looks like a lovely summer downtown Cruiser at the right price.
@elvis1745 11 днів тому
Exactly! I`m totally indifferent to EVs, but could absolutely see this make sense for people who just want to enjoy the nice weather while cruising around and not necessarily thrash it down mountain roads with screaming exhausts.
@ShaiyanHossain 11 днів тому
theres a massive market for these in affluent areas, being EV gets rid of the pesky turbo 4s you'd find in a 2 series or e coupe anyways
@dan77773 11 днів тому
just dont mention the authoritarian regime that buying it supports.... ssshhhhhhh!
@TD1237 10 днів тому
Have very little experience with EV's but I completely agree with you! I love this car.
@autodigitvlogs 10 днів тому
Yep
@Mew-ip3iy 11 днів тому
It's funny that the M3P with 4 doors is just as heavy as this.
@27lacuna27 11 днів тому
Why?
@Areku06 11 днів тому
I would get new Tesla M3P instead for $50k, it would be fun. I know it’s a different car class. I believe sports car should make nice noise with top down.
@TD1237 10 днів тому
@@Areku06Fair enough. This Cyberster seems right up my alley. I see it as a cruiser, rather than a bonified sportscar.
@benrgrogan 10 днів тому
Convertibles are almost always heavier because they need more reinforcing to compensate for the lack of roof. The doors will probably weigh quite a bit too.
@dzonikg 9 днів тому
I have Bmw e93 converible and is 250 kg heavier then non convertible
@thinkingimpaired5663 8 днів тому
What happens when you open the door with the top up? Does the drivers side window have to roll down completely, partially or not at all?
@mhouslay7281 8 днів тому
Great video. Sounds really good and exciting. Love the look out and in plus those doors - wow!
@aardvarkmindshank 10 днів тому
This will sell better than hot cakes. Bravo MG. Seriously, Bravo.
@johnlummis5119 11 днів тому
They should engineer a new name because the one it has now is awful
@BillyBanter100 3 дні тому
Yes Thames Town is an awful name😅
@jxmai7687 2 дні тому
Just label it your own.
@matthewcooper9136 10 днів тому
I am enjoying this video more than I thought I would, Nice work :)
@matthewcooper9136 10 днів тому
And yeh if there is an aftermarket delete for those arrow lights, then thats a win
@Dqtube 10 днів тому
I like how all these people are enjoying the streets of the Thames Town, such a nice and cozy atmosphere.
@trevorberridge6079 9 днів тому
Saw the Cyberster up close at Everything Electric (formerly Fully Charged Live) in Excel London. It was in Yellow and very good looking. I would love to test drive one some day. And don't forget, this is just the beginning. The stuff waiting around the corner is mindblowing.
@dormer61 11 днів тому
One thing that stood out for me in this video, apart from the car, was no litter on Chinese roads.
@Fabulousprofound168 11 днів тому
You haven’t watched enough Chinese dashcam videos…
@kamsunleong6648 11 днів тому
@@Fabulousprofound168 He's right. As a regular visitor, their cities and streets are generally litter free and very clean . But of course if you travel further into the rural areas, maybe not so.
@TD1237 10 днів тому
Chinese people have a lot discipline and respect for the environment, which I appreciate.
@Sajuuk9 10 днів тому
@@TD1237 lol, no they don't
@TD1237 10 днів тому
@@Sajuuk9 I meant the ordinary citizens, with regards to litter and all that. I could've phrased it better considering the air pollution lssues from the past. But they did improve drastically in that regard.
@LynxOnaHype 11 днів тому
this car was made with love. Quite rare to say.
@bw1376 11 днів тому
Made with love in a CCP-owned factory? Yeah, right.
@DaewooLanos2001 8 днів тому
this car was made with quick sales and fast profit in mind and nothing else
@LynxOnaHype 8 днів тому
@@DaewooLanos2001 Agree to disagree, Friend :-)
@R03333 4 дні тому
This car was made to be the first to market with the monumental industrial powerhouse of China at its back, love wasn't even on the job spec.
@LynxOnaHype 4 дні тому
@@R03333 Agree to disagree, Friend :-)
@WarsOfate 11 днів тому
Beautiful design and incredible video editing. I'm enjoying this episode!
@smortg 6 днів тому
Thames Town was a highlight of my time in Shanghai - very fun if you're a bit homesick and I think they play with the fact that it's a bit silly while playing it very straight
@SWR112 10 днів тому
I’d have that in a minute. Touring the highlands with the roof down on the twisty roads - yes please.
@PerdixDesignLtd 8 днів тому
From the description, it sounds like the dynamics have hit the nail on the head. Could have been talking about a B or a C with the balance of compliance and control
@bdz2152 9 днів тому
That moment where i'm astonished to admit that i first gained traction of this car from FH5 before Top Gear even reviewed it! 😄
@davidstuart4915 11 днів тому
I think u are underselling what appears to be an excellent pioneering niche car - Its the very first of its kind, stunning looks inside and out, apparently good build quality, adequate range, adequate performance and comfortable If this gets a UK tweak in driving dynamics and say 20% hike in motor power, whilst retaining 1 motor cost and weight it should sell like hot cakes...at £49k (large battery) or less, to overcome any stigmas that may exist and try and disguise the current anxiety towards EVs in general With above formula, I think it could go down in history and latch on to the MX5 style bang for buck roadster mass appeal :) I would love the above formula...if I could afford it, with 100% no argument warranty (incl battery, motor, all electronics etc) after a 7 yr min manuf warranty with same quality of no hassle cover - max £1200pa premium Count me in Colonel :) For your feedback, I am 69 with 3 British sporting cars: Scimitar GTE, Stag original, Griff 4.3
@sunrisejak2709 11 днів тому
Buyers in China have the drive train, controllers, AND battery guaranteed for LIFE! Either it shows huge confidence or the efforts to get buyers in a struggling economy has manufacturers taking big risks and a bridge they'll cross with later.
@autodigitvlogs 10 днів тому
@@sunrisejak2709 UK is 7 years up to 80,000 miles.
@sunrisejak2709 10 днів тому
@@autodigitvlogsI placed my order here in Thailand and the warranty here is 8 years and 160,000 km. I have a Tesla dual motor Model 3 with 35,000 km and a battery degradation of about 3 % and that happened in the first 2 months since then it's flattened out with very little loss of range. I'm confident it will likely degrade no more than 12% after 8 years but truth be told I won't keep it that long. My experience with EVs positive enough that the Cyberster is my 2nd EV. 🤞🙏 Hopefully my "good luck" continues! 😉
@autodigitvlogs 10 днів тому
@@sunrisejak2709 hopefully theyll introduce a coupe after 4 years. I think the lifecycle on this car will be short unless they plan to lighten it or introduce solid state batteries or facelift. That sounds ok. I haven't driven any of the Teslas i was tempted at the model 3 for 399pm during Covid.
@SaintKimbo 9 днів тому
Agreed, the Presenter seems to forget that Guys, who want to pretend they are F1 Drivers, are not the market for this car is intended for. The market is for people, that don't need a lot of utility, and want something that looks beautiful and sporty, and is easy and very comfortable to drive. These people generally, are not interested in fanging around back roads testing the handling prowess of their cars. This car hits that spot exactly.
@gustavosaliola 9 днів тому
The car is beautiful. But the thing(s) that liked the most was the script, the cinematography, the editing and color grade and the way all the locations flowed, gracefully narrated by Tom. Excellent team work.
@Thisath100 8 днів тому
I have to pay my compliments to the production on this. It's all so well done. Top Gear magazine, you guys are onto a winner with your presenters and format over the past year, so keep it up. (Maybe the script could be tightened up a bit!)
@liamporter1137 10 днів тому
Great review. Informative and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see Polestar 4 review one day.
@zohircherifi5616 11 днів тому
You lost me when you said it's EV only
@Entertainment- 11 днів тому
Believe me you don’t want an MG petrol engine.
@sunrisejak2709 11 днів тому
If you're in a gas car and me in my electric you're right you will be lost,,,, in the rear view mirror. Gotta try a fast EV. It's intoxicating and massive smile inducing.
@davidh13 3 дні тому
Bye
@mjolnir1981 3 дні тому
You lost me at car. I’ll never give up my horse. New world order overlords will not win
@maximborodyuk3773 11 днів тому
If only it was with ICE engine and "merely" 800 kg lighter
@uncois 10 днів тому
You took my shooting spot in the K11 shopping mall parking!! Every new car I've owned I did some photos there!
@2cartalkers 8 днів тому
Definitely like that it is a soft top and not a heavy, laborious hard/\top convertible.
@celestialnubian 10 днів тому
Improvement for next year's model: 1. Get rid of the stupid arrows on the taillights. 2. Less screen. Analog gauges would be better. It's an MG so I don't want a screen directly in my face at all times.
@SaintKimbo 9 днів тому
Well, for the people that don't 'get' blinkers, the arrows make it easier to understand. lol. I don't think they're ever going back to analog dials, in mass production cars, more expensive. But I don't see why they can't use an emulation of analog dials on the screen.
@stevenholden2336 11 днів тому
What an enjoyable review. Tom has matured like a fine wine over the years. Great screen presence and a lovely presenting style.
@paulmitchell-gears6765 8 днів тому
Really maturing really fine wine really great screen presence really lovely presenting style really enjoyable review
@bosoerjadi2838 4 дні тому
I like it a lot. First EV that still looks like a proper car and it's even gorgeous. I'm quite chuffed with the multiple screens instead of a single screen that does it all. Clearly a function over form design, but what a delicious form still. Bloody brilliant. I'm still happily driving my first TF, for more than15 years now. I think I'm looking at it's successor/new driveway buddy.
@jmanhuntley 10 днів тому
thats really nice, hope its a big success for MG !
@TheAndrewjmilner 11 днів тому
Side profile of the car looks to me like a Maserati Sports Turismo S, and that is not a bad thing.
@samuelgarrod8327 11 днів тому
Bot
@TheAndrewjmilner 11 днів тому
@@samuelgarrod8327 it's pronounced Bottas, as in Valtteri Bottas 🤣
@samuelgarrod8327 11 днів тому
In that case someone is copy/pasting your comments.
@autodigitvlogs 10 днів тому
@@TheAndrewjmilner😂😂
@wildandbarefoot 11 днів тому
The only depressing thing is its an MG thats not built in England. I love it.
@kraenk12 11 днів тому
It’s also not designed or developed there. It’s a Chinese brand
@tomwookieford8445 11 днів тому
@@kraenk12designed in the Uk, actually. In Marylebone. But the owners are SAIC - pure China.
@alexcheetah79 11 днів тому
I given the history of British cars, it's probably for the best. Xp
@sunrisejak2709 11 днів тому
The Cyberster will be the best performing and quality built MG ever,,,, by a country mile. Made in China is hugely preferable over made in UK. Anything otherwise is simply a political stance.
@angela1984a 11 днів тому
@@sunrisejak2709 You mean like the Chinese Military Dictatorship literally telling us that they are going to invade Taiwan? How many human beings do you think they will slaughter in the process?
@jamesgooch1670 10 днів тому
What a lovely looking car - I was going to say motor! I don't even mind it running on AA's but then it all went Pete Tong with it being nearly two tons!!! No car needs to be that heavy, maybe this is why people love 'driving' mk1 and mk2 escorts, lotus elise, mazda mx5, early Porche 911 etc. Then there's electric steering...... I've never had a good experience of electric steering but maybe I haven't tried enough cars. I wonder how much this would cost to maintain in ten years?
@steve_787 10 днів тому
5:52 - Whats with the massive spoiler and rear diffuser on the display? There a track version in the works?
@larssonk22 11 днів тому
Thames Town reminds me of that Arrested Development episode of Wee Britain, only this time instead of Marry Poppins watch out of a Boris Johnson 😂 [FOR BRITISH EYES ONLY]
@bionicle37 11 днів тому
Cyberster - thats what the chinese think an english word sounds like
@kamsunleong6648 11 днів тому
I am a cyber security specialist and I am obligated to buy this car because of its name, foremost.
@TD1237 10 днів тому
@@kamsunleong6648Lmao, it really does sound like it's cyber-security related.
@swiperoom 10 днів тому
Soon, in a theatre near you!
@benrgrogan 10 днів тому
Boxster - What the Germans think an English word sounds like?
@johnpoo1662 10 днів тому
@@benrgrogan it's derived from the shape of the engine, so yes, it is an english word. nothing wrong with Boxster. Awesome car. Unlike this silly thing.
@apache1234657 11 днів тому
love it hope the real range is good
@spdcrzy 11 днів тому
I can't wait for batteries to start shrinking within the next decade. Batteries a third of the weight with double the performance would easily fix the weight issue.
@mtx1212 10 днів тому
The bamboo forest is in NINGBO, NOT Shanghai, stop calling all Chinese cities Shanghai😂😂😂
@Victor-hy9ux 4 дні тому
Beijing,Shanghai,Hong Kong, China only have 3 cities😂
@aidan6557 11 днів тому
Maybe I'm being grumpy, but the doors r too much for that car. They scream look at me but I can't afford a lambo. Other than that pretty decent car
@Luke121201 11 днів тому
100%
@CastleKnight7 11 днів тому
You’re being grumpy. ☕️
@Valisk 11 днів тому
Once the novelty wears off, you're going to feel like a right tit getting out in Coop car park.
@tomwookieford8445 11 днів тому
I thought that. Ended up quite liking them. Maybe my mid life crisis?
@pauln0371 11 днів тому
Just like a Lambo then😂😂😂
@qdying4373 11 днів тому
this country road is in CIXI, NINGBO. really beautiful and not far from town, good for driving & riding & running.
@JEZ288 11 днів тому
I love the engine sound when going through a tunnel with the top down
@The_journeyy 11 днів тому
I thought MG had gone bankrupt but I keep seeing them a lot and they look stunning 😍
@TheImperfectGuy 11 днів тому
MG indeed did go bankrupt then again Aston Martin has gone bankrupt like 6 separate times and somehow there's still cars with that name being made
@franzhuber7361 11 днів тому
MG went bankrupt in 2005. since then there were two different Chinese owners which are producing the “MG” cars.
@Neojhun 11 днів тому
Ironically SAIC has turned MG into something awesome and now they are doing very well.
@Neojhun 11 днів тому
@@franzhuber7361 Not really two different companies. Smaller parent company just merged into bigger SAIC. It's been the same company under Chinese ownership the whole time. Which is why there is stability now and they are doing well.
@davidcolin6519 11 днів тому
@@franzhuber7361 Yup, saic bought out the other company a few years back, so all MGs are now made by SAIC.
@nickdc1987 6 днів тому
I wouldn't get one, because I like the manual interaction with a clutch, gears, and a noisy engine when I drive a convertible, but I'm glad this exists and I hope it does well.
@grecoconduris6716 11 днів тому
I think it looks great! Maybe the sharpness details on the back don't quite match the front, but thats just being picky.
@Ingosibbason 11 днів тому
I was hoping this would be an electric MX-5
@promiseye4974 10 днів тому
😢but I really think that electric and Mx5 are in two different world cuz the weight of any ev literally goes up from 1.5t
@pihermoso11 9 днів тому
They'd probably do a hybrid Miata before making an all out EV Miata
@SaintKimbo 9 днів тому
Yes, it's the MX-5's Sumo Wrestler brother.
@souvikmondal6161 11 днів тому
Should have just named it the mg roadster
@justinchan1184 8 днів тому
Watch this video again and have a shot every time he says 'actually'. Nice review, car looks really nice.
@gstuart0770 9 днів тому
Thank you MG for making a fun car. I drive a BMW Z4 and would love to test drive the Cyberster!
@procatprocat9647 11 днів тому
Thames Town is hilarious. It is trying so hard to be British, but its actually quintessentially Chinese 😂
@LCOF 11 днів тому
It's sort of colonial british/chinese. But lord knows we have our fair share of mock buildings and castles. It was the thing to do for such a long time.
@RyneLanders 11 днів тому
It's like Hong Kong in reverse
@IamHandsome4u 11 днів тому
No they are not trying to be anything, they hv french, austrian type towns too.
@BERO968 11 днів тому
😅Trying to be British? This is the funniest joke I have heard today.
@BERO968 11 днів тому
A strange sense of superiority in a robber country😅
@sebraaap 11 днів тому
Hey MG please resketch your taillight! just remove those stupid arrows and the car will be so much better.
@autodigitvlogs 11 днів тому
Halos
@richardkeane3051 8 днів тому
Well done MG. Inside it looks great and I love the scissor doors.👍
@shankarbalan3813 8 днів тому
This looks gorgeous. And it will make waves all over the world. The return of the British Roadster in E Form….
@barrieford3522 11 днів тому
ordered mine today
@autodigitvlogs 10 днів тому
Exciting times. I hope they can work on the weight especially with upcoming battery technology. At least get it down to 1800kg over next few years.
@Quagmire925 10 днів тому
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@barrieford3522 10 днів тому
@@autodigitvlogs why? what difference will that make
@autodigitvlogs 9 днів тому
@@barrieford3522 Better handling, more range and performance. But mist likely be killed off or changed in 3 years
@barrieford3522 9 днів тому
@@autodigitvlogs to old buyers like me with spare income none of what you say has any meaning. The majority of buyers I suspect will be mature who will be more interested in reliving youth in an mg again
@carcrazyguysa4059 11 днів тому
Its got everything except an engine with soul
@_TbT_ 11 днів тому
Defining an engine „soul“ by its sound is antiquated. Drive a powerful EV and you will rather FEEL the soul.
@kevinlin4895 11 днів тому
"Soul" is the same type of baloney "audiophiles" talking about with records and analogue music
@WarsOfate 11 днів тому
By that logic, older train using coal also has "soul" because it's dirtier and way noisier..... This is coming from someone who used to own modified turbo-ed car (and modified sound system inside it), the engine sounds just drowned the audio system persistently..... imagine having long road trip inside a mclaren f1, you can't argue that it doesn't have 'soul' in it..... Sure, the noise used to signify something when it represents power but when the power is no longer there, it's just noise ..... something that the old guard manufacturers still try to sell to older customers romanticizing on older techs.....
@autodigitvlogs 10 днів тому
😂😂😂 "petrol heads"..vs pseudo car guys
@bmc8195 10 днів тому
Yes, good point. I remember the old MGs. A real MG with a real MG engine with real soul would be broken down by the side of the road in a cloud of steam.
@nickmeriweather587 8 днів тому
I hope the bit about the door not hitting you in the face if you stood in the way was a little shot at Throttle House 😂
@marcooconnor 6 днів тому
As someone who has the misfortune of driving an MG for work everyday. You will be impressed with the MG "build quality". Including door seals that don't fit around the door, Poor welds on the body and a host of other shortcuts. Apart from that it actually drives pretty good. You get what you pay for. There are no "shortcuts" to quality. Thus, I wouldn't get a personal sportscar from MG. I want something of quality, not something trying to undercut the market.
@ytaltacc8008 11 днів тому
Wow its gorgeous. If only it came with an engine and a manual transmission.
@burnttoast9890 11 днів тому
That's called a Miata
@craigix 11 днів тому
ok grandad
@patrickbateman7122 11 днів тому
@@craigixok normie
@ytaltacc8008 11 днів тому
@@craigix you dont know what you are missing.
@Dave7heRave 11 днів тому
Exactly it has absolutely no soul lol as it is
@dash-ryan 11 днів тому
"Different experience" = it's heavy. MX-5 for the win.
@autodigitvlogs 10 днів тому
Mx5 not in the same class. Maybe SL 500 merc or f type
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