Cyberster - what we know so far

[GranTurismoEra]

How come you didnt get a Trophy demo so people could test both models? The Trophy would handle different than the GT

 

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

How come you didnt get a Trophy demo so people could test both models? The Trophy would handle different than the GT

I guess at this stage of the game it's all "You get what you get and you don't get upset".

 

[Miles Roberts CG]

How come you didnt get a Trophy demo so people could test both models? The Trophy would handle different than the GT

Because 95% of orders so far have been for the GT

 

[tsedge]

Yes, that sort of makes sense.

I would still go for the Trophy and would have wanted the (£50k?) 64kWh Trophy that they didn't bring to the UK. But given the narrow price difference and the fact that buyers in this category are typically not price constrained, it makes sense.

 

[Paulie68]

Because 95% of orders so far have been for the GT

If I were to buy the Trophy, I'd want to change to the GT wheels anyway, as the trophy wheels look awful and that would bring the cost so close to the GT, there'd be no point in buying the Trophy!

 

[Paulie68]

Yes, that sort of makes sense.

I would still go for the Trophy and would have wanted the (£50k?) 64kWh Trophy that they didn't bring to the UK. But given the narrow price difference and the fact that buyers in this category are typically not price constrained, it makes sense.

Patience... you'll be able to buy a sub £50k Cyberster very soon, many will disagree, but mark my words!

 

[GranTurismoEra]

Yes, that sort of makes sense.

I would still go for the Trophy and would have wanted the (£50k?) 64kWh Trophy that they didn't bring to the UK. But given the narrow price difference and the fact that buyers in this category are typically not price constrained, it makes sense.

Looks like theyve been proven right as most of the orders are GT. Theyll probably get rid of the Trophy for UK ?

 

[Jackolino]

However, I think that the high performance will also have an impact on tax and insurance at some point. For 90% of all journeys I always have to carry a second engine with power that I never really need anyway, so only the ‘small’ version comes into question for me.

 

[Miles Roberts CG]

I've been doing a couple of Cyberster test drives today.

The last one was for an 84 year old gentleman. He walks slowly with a stick. His wife has dementia, sadly.

He's had a deposit on a Cyberster for a long time. He's just sold his 2yr old BMW Z4 with only 4k miles on it (he doesn't get to drive often, as he doesn't like leaving his wife alone).

But he's always had convertibles, since the 1960s.

He said to me, as he drove the Cyberster, "Driving a car is the only time I don't feel disabled"

He loved the test drive. Said it was easier to drive, and more comfortable than his Z4. He's picking up his Cyberster Trophy from Chorley next week.

 

[Miles Roberts CG]

Reason he's gone for the Trophy - he couldn't get insurance to cover him on the GT due to his age.

 

[tarbat]

I guess I'm unusual in ordering the Trophy. I prefer the 19" wheels and 15% greater range.

 

[tsedge]

@Miles Roberts CG Are there standard MG finance calculators out for the Cyberster yet? I had a look on the website yesterday but didn't find anything.

 

[Paulie68]

I guess I'm unusual in ordering the Trophy. I prefer the 19" wheels and 15% greater range.

Subjective I know, but it's the styling of them I can't stand, they're just awful. Ride will be great on them though

 

[tarbat]

Subjective I know, but it's the styling of them I can't stand, they're just awful. Ride will be great on them though

And I can't stand the styling of the 20" wheel! On my current EV I do wish I'd got the 19" instead of 20" wheels. More compliant, and less prone to damage.

 

[Ivory]

Hi Miles hoping you can help? My wife ordered a GT several months ago. Finance all sorted, deposit paid, she has been liaising with Megan but no sign of the car yet or when it will arrive. Could you shed any light on this for her? Pam Jones. She can’t wait to get out in it…….

 

[salty]

I've been doing a couple of Cyberster test drives today.

The last one was for an 84 year old gentleman. He walks slowly with a stick. His wife has dementia, sadly.

He's had a deposit on a Cyberster for a long time. He's just sold his 2yr old BMW Z4 with only 4k miles on it (he doesn't get to drive often, as he doesn't like leaving his wife alone).

But he's always had convertibles, since the 1960s.

He said to me, as he drove the Cyberster, "Driving a car is the only time I don't feel disabled"

He loved the test drive. Said it was easier to drive, and more comfortable than his Z4. He's picking up his Cyberster Trophy from Chorley next week.

Good on him! Lovely but a bit sad, story.
???

 

[Miles Roberts CG]

Hi Miles hoping you can help? My wife ordered a GT several months ago. Finance all sorted, deposit paid, she has been liaising with Megan but no sign of the car yet or when it will arrive. Could you shed any light on this for her? Pam Jones. She can’t wait to get out in it…….

I'll check in the morning, and get you an update. Megan was off today.

 

[Tina35]

I guess I'm unusual in ordering the Trophy. I prefer the 19" wheels and 15% greater range.

Nope I’ve ordered the trophy too. It’s an everyday car for me, so I value the extra range more than the performance.

 

[GranTurismoEra]

Its still puzzling how not many dealers have a Trophy demo. Like they're not trying to sell 2 trims. They dont handle or move the same.

 

[SunriseJak]

I've got 5,000 km on my GT in Thailand. I have a bit different view on the subject of Trophy vs GT. Since the Trophy is not for sale in Thailand I have no choice anyway! ? The GT in "comfort" mode is essentially a Trophy. It runs off the rear motor exclusively. The efficiency is actually quite good (depending of course on the behaviour of your right foot). I'm averaging about 6.2 km/kWh or 3.88 mi/kWh in average daily driving (primarily in "comfort" mode). Carrying around the front motor does not seem to inflict much penalty. In "sport mode" the Cyberster is now a "GT". So its a bit like 2 cars in one. Of course the efficiency takes a hit IF operated in this mode continually. But I normally select sport mode only when I "need" or "want" it. I suspect this behaviour is taken into consideration when the 15% less range is factored for the GT by MG. The Cyberster behaves differently in sport configuration. My experience is the car feels more balanced. The on/off throttle feels more direct. (responsive) The suspension feels more composed. The pull out of corners better managed. The front motor does not regen so the "off" throttle operation feels different as well. So its more than just added outright power. The Cyberster engineering hides its weight well. ? I'm fortunate to have charging from home facility, My charging habit is to charge overnight to 70- 80% and replace what I used that day. Hence I wake up with 338 or 391 km of range which I never totally use on a daily basis, hence,,, zero range anxiety. The total range still calculates at 503 km. The efficiency consideration for me is a bit of a moot point as the cost (off peak) is only 6p per kWh (plus I have some some solar contribution). For trips further than the cars range, I simply charge what I need, when I need it, based on the destination. I'm thinking the 15% added range (if true) of the Trophy is irrelevant. Lots of DC fast charge locations in Thailand too (at an average of < 17p/kWh). On a trip in (exclusively in "comfort" mode) I'm not convinced the GT is materially less efficient than the Trophy. The front motor indeed weighs something but not in an amount to have such a negative consequence. But I could be wrong! ?‍ The Cyberster in either guise is an outstanding car. I have both!