The MG Cyberster was a no-brainer pick for electric sports car this VOTY season.
The MG Cyberster was a no-brainer for us under this category. A sports car ought to be about fun, style and hopefully affordability, and here’s where the Cyberster really surprised us. Priced at just RM320,000, its pricing is pretty much half of what’s expected out there for the figures it can deliver. What’s more, the car comes with scissor doors and an electrically-folding soft top that retracts in just 10 seconds! Truly there’s nothing quite like it at its price, nor even at double its price, on the market.
When examining the modern sports car landscape, the Cyberster stands as a testament to MG’s commitment to democratizing performance. Its sleek, aerodynamic profile commands attention while its electric powertrain delivers exhilarating acceleration without compromise. The vehicle’s innovative design elements, from its futuristic lighting signatures to its driver-focused cockpit, demonstrate thoughtful engineering that punches well above its weight class.
What truly separates the Cyberster from its competitors is how it balances high-end features with accessibility. Most vehicles offering comparable performance and dramatic styling elements demand investments approaching seven figures. Yet MG has somehow crafted a package that delivers supercar drama—complete with those attention-grabbing scissor doors—while maintaining a price point that makes ownership feasible for enthusiasts beyond the ultra-wealthy.
In an era where driving enjoyment often comes with prohibitive costs, the Cyberster represents a refreshing return to the foundational appeal of sports cars: delivering joy, excitement, and visual drama without requiring a second mortgage.
About The Allianz DSF VOTY Awards
The Allianz DSF.my Vehicle Of The Year (VOTY) Award ceremony is the first and only vehicle award event in Malaysia that does not hand out paid awards, nor does it charge winners or participating brands any fee whatsoever. Winners are allowed to use the VOTY event logo free of charge in all marketing materials. Event attendees are not even charged for their seat at the award presentation. All car manufacturers that operate in Malaysia are invited to participate free of charge. All they have to do is let our judges test drive their nominated vehicles.
The nominated vehicles must have been launched in Malaysia in the last 12 months and cannot be a localised minor facelift (body-kits, stickers, wheel upgrades, etc). All judging is independent and is put down to a vote before the winners are selected. Car manufacturers are not informed if they are winning or not before the event.
2025 marks a significant milestone for VOTY as Allianz celebrates its 16th year as the title sponsor of this prestigious automotive event. This year also commemorates Daniel Sherman Fernandez’s 25th year in the automotive industry, highlighting his longstanding contribution and commitment to automotive journalism in Malaysia.The judges for VOTY 2025 are Daniel Sherman Fernandez and Subhash Nair of dsf.my, Ross Hadi of gohedgostan.com and Joshua Chin of automacha.com.
