Battery size: 77kWh
Max charge rate: 150kW
Range: 276 miles
Efficiency rating: C
Real world miles per kWh: 2.6
In many ways, I agree. The last 800 miles or so have proven that the Cyberster is actually a very fine GT in many ways. The refinement is more than good enough for easy high mileage cruising, and the nice, long-wave ride comfort keeps things pretty serene, too. I’m also blown away (if you’ll forgive the pun) by the protection you get from the wind when the roof’s down. You can be at motorway miles and your hair will still be in remarkably fine order! Impressive, that.
But… Well, I agree with Batch when it comes to the infotainment. The big central touchscreen is dedicated to menus including climate control and the like, and where you’ll also find the controls for switching off the lane-keep assist buried far too deep. The little screen to the left of the steering wheel is where the nav map is but, frustratingly, that’s obscured by your own hand. Which is a bit, err, unergonomic. Or complete madness, depending on your take on it. To add insult to injury, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is only available when your phone is plugged in (most rivals have it wirelessly), and I’ve had issues with the system connecting to my iPhone regardless of whether I’m using an official Apple cable or not. It’s all just a bit annoying, really.
So, look, I’ll say it how it is. The infotainment is a huge problem in the Cyberster. It’s not up to scratch for any car, really, never mind a £55 - £60,000 car. But, MG’s been great at responding quickly to this sort of feedback in the past, and they’ve already told us that there are plans to improve the system in the near future. We’ve no solid information, but expect it to get better fairly soon!
In the meantime, while the infotainment is frustrating, it does do the job. You have got nav, the sound system is decent, and when you’ve got used to the layout and location of the menus you regularly access, it becomes okay to live with.
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