Verdict
At RM328,800, the GAC M8 costs RM28,900 more, but it is the car for moving people: seven seats, a 3,070 mm wheelbase and 280-litre boot make the MG Cyberster’s two-seat, 249-litre layout a non-starter for family duty. The Cyberster is the far quicker electric choice, with 338 hp, 475 Nm and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time against the M8’s 179-hp motor, 300 Nm and 8.8 seconds. Its 77-kWh battery also delivers 508 km of EV range, where the M8’s plug-in range is 106 km.
Pick the GAC M8 if you need seven seats, rear air-con and a 56-litre petrol tank alongside 106 km of plug-in electric range.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a two-seat convertible with 338 hp, 508 km of EV range and 144 kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: GAC M8 RM328,800; MG Cyberster RM299,900.
- Seating and doors: GAC M8 has 7 seats and 5 doors; MG Cyberster has 2 seats and 2 doors.
- Motor output: GAC M8 has 179 hp and 300 Nm; MG Cyberster has 338 hp and 475 Nm.
- Battery and EV range: GAC M8 has a 25.57-kWh battery and 106 km; MG Cyberster has a 77-kWh battery and 508 km.
- DC charging: GAC M8 charges at 40 kW; MG Cyberster charges at 144 kW.
- Length: GAC M8 is 5,212 mm; MG Cyberster is 4,535 mm.
M8
- Seven seats and a 280-litre boot.
- Seven airbags, versus four.
- Dual-zone climate control, rear vents and 16-speaker Yamaha audio.
- RM28,900 dearer.
- 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.0 seconds.
- 40 kW DC charging and no V2L, against 144 kW and 2.5 kW V2L.
Cyberster
- 338 hp and 475 Nm from its rear motor.
- 77-kWh battery with 508 km EV range.
- 144 kW DC charging and 2.5 kW V2L.
- Only two seats, versus seven.
- Four airbags, versus seven.
- Single-zone climate control with no rear air-con vents.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM328,800 | RM299,900✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | — | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 179 hp | 338 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | 475 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 25.57 kWh | 77 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 106 km | 508 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 144 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 2-DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8 seconds | 5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 195 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,212 mm | 4,535 mm |
| Width | 1,893 mm | 1,913 mm |
| Height | 1,823 mm | 1,329 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 2,420 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres✓ | 249 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 245/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 275/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Windshield) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | Second row Individual Captain's Seats, 60:40 Split-folding Third row | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade and Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 16-Speaker Yamaha Sound System | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power Sliding Doors | Powered Scissor Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 150,000 km Warranty (Battery) | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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M8 vs Cyberster FAQ
Is the GAC M8 or MG Cyberster better?
The GAC M8 is better for carrying a family, with seven seats, five doors and rear air-con. The MG Cyberster is better for outright performance and electric travel, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and claiming 508 km of range.
What is the price difference?
The GAC M8 costs RM328,800 and the MG Cyberster costs RM299,900, so the M8 is RM28,900 more expensive.
Which has the longer electric range and faster charging?
The MG Cyberster leads decisively with 508 km from its 77-kWh battery and 144 kW DC charging. The GAC M8 has 106 km of EV range from a 25.57-kWh battery and charges at up to 40 kW DC.
