MG Cyberster GTS Coupe : In a bold statement that fuses history with state-of-the-art technology, MG is poised to bring the Cyberster GTS Coupe to Australia, perfecting the appeal of electric cars by introducing a model that will reset the bar for what driving enthusiasts can expect of today’s sports cars.
This closed-roof version of the successful Cyberster concept hints at an electric future for those who want high-performance, zero-emission motoring – thrilling!
Next MG in line of heritage of sports cars
The MG Cyberster GTS Coupe has been unveiled at a time when the automotive industry is at a crossroads, facing the greatest revolution since the development of the car itself and the advent of the assembly line.
The Shanghai auto show played host to the digital reveal of the MG Cyberster GTS hardtop, which will reportedly go on sale in China in the near future before making its way to Australia.
While MG has cut its teeth in Australia with budget fare since it was relaunched here in 2017, the new Cyberster range represents a significant leap upmarket for the brand.
The convertible Cyberster already brings a six-figure price, putting it in the same league as some highly-regarded European sports cars from the likes of BMW and Porsche, as well as Japanese options like the Nissan Z and Toyota Supra.
The addition of a GTS coupe model, should bring an ever so slightly lower entry point to MG’s performance electric vehicles.
It is expected the hardtop version will be priced below the present convertible, lowering the entry cost of electric performance for enthusiasts. This sort of strategic pricing could also potentially broaden MG’s market and enhance its sporting image.
Eyecatching Design Sure to Get You Noticed
The GTS Coupe carries over the head-turning aesthetics of its cabriolet counterpart, with added benefits.
The coupe production model will closely follow the exterior design of the concept shown last year, retaining the same bodywork design as the roadster version but featuring a fixed roof and redesigned rear end to make the coupe look even more aggressive.
Those that appreciate design will like what they see in the GTS, a silhouette that harkens back to sports coupes of yore with enough modern design language included.
The British Racing Green-finished pre-production model on the Goodwood hillclimb wore 19-inch wheels while the model on the stand inside wore 20s. The color also recalls MG’s racing history, but the modern wheel designs situate this vehicle clearly in the now.
The aforementioned upward-opening doors make sure the GTS will turn some heads wherever it goes. With of course the same friendly face, long hood and unique rear lights inspired by the convertible, the fastback silhouette gives a smooth and striking profile to the car.
Improved Practicality with No Compromise in Performance
The only real difference between them is the interior setup. The GTS is available as a 2+2, which MG claims will provide actual space for passengers rather than been seen as a baggage shelf. This upgrade makes the GTS more balanced for anyone who occasionally carries more than one passenger.
There are also practical advantages beyond more seating. The roofline has been jacked up a tad to increase head room in the back row, but otherwise the GTS and the convertible Cyberster share the same footprint, wheelbase and overall proportions.
This delicate balancing act maintains the sporty proportions of the vehicle but has revised it for every day use.
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There’s no word on performance yet, however it could be quicker than the droptop if the numbers announced for this car are anything to go by.
All-wheel-drive models also raise the performance stakes with 375kW/725Nm of muscle compared with the base Cyberster RWD model’s 250kW/475Nm from a rear-mounted electric motor. They make the Cyberster lineup competitive price-wise with high-performance traditional sports cars well above this price.
Performance enthusiast have a right to salivate over the potential performance gains housed in the GTS.
Top-spec AWD variants will hit 100km/h from a standstill in just 3.2 seconds in the convertible, and 5.2 seconds in the RWD variants – although engineers expect faster times in the GTS coupe, with its lighter weight from the loss of a fixed roof.
Range anxiety, a fears for would be electric vehicle customers, is seemingly a nonissue with the Cyberster family.
The latest iteration’s NEDC figures stand at 552km for the rear-wheel drive layout, and 500km in all-wheel drive format; those numbers should increase somewhat in the lighter coupe format.
The Best in Technology and Luxury
In the cabin, expect a show of technology to improve the driving experience and make life easier. The MG Cyberster features a three-screen dashboard, automatic climate control, ADAS suite, 360-degree camera, wireless charger, electronic parking brake with auto hold, auto-dimming IRVM, and powered and ventilated front seats.
The multi-window display is similar to an immersive digital cockpit, essential data is displayed along, with the ability for passengers to the entertainment and vehicle settings.
While the interior specifics for the GTS have yet to be formally announced, the cabin is expected to feature much of the convertible’s structure, albeit with tweaks to make it rear seat friendly.
Timing of Entry and Brand Name in the Australian Market
Timing for the model’s introduction in the Australian market is less than certain, though industry predictions could see it touch down soon after its Chinese launch.
Recent confirmation at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show suggested that a production-spec model is now in the works and could arrive as early as October, to celebrate the 60th birthday of the original MG B GT.
The timing is also strategic from a brand-building standpoint. Stefan.Dreisbach Yes the public response to the concept and the good fit of a halo model is another very important factor in giving this the green light SAIC design boss, Jozef Kaban added the successful use of two door sports cars as halo models for the MG brand in the past.
This hints that the GTS will not only be a volume car, but a flagship that showcases MG’s engineering and design prowess.
Positioning and Competition in the Market
The arrival of the Cyberster GTS will introduce a unique offering to the Australian sports car market.
When the Cyberster convertible does arrive, it will fill a unique niche – apart from possibly cross-shopping with the vastly more expensive Maserati GranCabrio Folgore, which gets you in the door for over $500,000. The GTS coupe should have the same monopoly in its market niche.
The absence of head to head competition with rivals probably plays into MGs hands here. While it lets the brand define a new segment of electric sports coupes, it also means educating consumers on the joys of electric performance sans references to the benchmarks set by established competitors.
Further Development of the ‘Cyber’ Line-verspr.
The GTS comes as part of what seems to be a general branching out of MG’s performance line-up. When it goes on sale, the Cyberster GTS will sit in an expanding ‘Cyber’ brand range alongside the Cyberster roadster and Cyber X SUV.
This would suggest that MG is strategically developing a performance sub-brand that may in time include a range of vehicle types.
Changing Altitude of Masculine Assumptions
The MG Cyberster GTS Coupe is so much more than simply a new member of the brand’s model range. It serves as a symbol of the transition of sports cars in the electric age, and shows that sporting pleasure and performance can exist without conventional combustion engines.
To Australian fans, it’s a tempting deviation from classic sports coupes that fuses heritage-inspired visuals with next-level technology.
As the electric vehicle scene copntinues to gather pace in the Australian market, the Cyberster GTS could end up being a defining product — something that made everyone change their impression about what an electric sports car can be.
Yet combined with bold design, the newfound utility of the hardtop, and grunty performance, this latest kink in MG’s revival chain may just electrify Australia’s roads in more ways than one.