SPY PICS: Production-spec MG Cyberster spotted

An undisguised and seemingly production-ready MG Cyberster has been snapped within the grounds of MG’s main production facility in China as the countdown continues to the electric roadster’s global debut, suggesting the big reveal might only be a few months off in preparation for a 2024 launch.

Previous reports have pointed to an April reveal for what will be MG’s first dedicated sports car in more than a decade, hence its apparent production-ready appearance.

The spy image seen here were posted to the MG Motor SAIC News Facebook group by user Arnaud Dupré and show the Cyberster looking a lot like the various concept images and shadowy teasers seen prior, not to mention the leaked design patents that surfaced mid-last year.

Shot from the back, we can see the low-slung the two-door has retained its full-width rear lighting signature, large-diameter bladed alloy wheels and high hip-line.

Previous images posted to the group – also by Dupré – have revealed the inclusion of a fabric folding roof, dual-screen digital cockpit and production-ready, Tesla-style steering yolk.

The cabin itself is upholstered in tan leather.

A fabric roof is rumoured to be tucked away behind the passenger compartment in classic sports car style, while the battery-electric drive systems will more than likely comprise single- and dual-motor motor versions, the latter of which could be good for more than 330kW/600Nm in its most potent form.

Early claims from MG alluded to an 800km range for the most efficient variants and a sub-3.0sec 0-100km/h time for the performance flagship.

carsales understands it could still be quite a while before we see the zero-emissions fresh-air machine in local showrooms, even if it does debut in April.

According to our sources, Cyberster production will initially focus on catering to left-hand drive markets like China and North America, before operations are expanded to include right-hook versions as well, the first of which will probably head to the UK.

Only once the model is established in Europe will it make its way to Australia and New Zealand – two markets where it will have no direct competition at any price point.

MG Australia has previously confirmed it’s actively looking into the business case for the Cyberster, as part of its ‘Electric For Everyone’ strategy.

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