2024 MG Cyberster electric roadster rendered

UPDATE, April 18 2023: Cyberster unveiled, Australian launch confirmed

The production version of the MG Cyberster has now been unveiled, at the 2023 Shanghai motor show, and it's coming to Australia. Get all the details at the story linked below.

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June, 2022: Cyberster rendered!

Chinese-owned manufacturer MG is preparing to hark back to its British origins with a modern twist.

The forthcoming 2024 MG Cyberster was prematurely revealed in leaked patent images earlier this month, providing our best look yet at the electric roadster.

Now, a new pair of renderings by artist Theottle have illustrated how the Mazda MX-5-rivalling convertible could look on the road.

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An electric vehicle in the roadster segment has not existed since the demise of the first-generation Tesla Roadster in 2012, with no sign of the rapid ‘all-new’ model unveiled almost five years ago.

It will also become MG’s first roadster since the mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive F and TF stopped production in 2011 amid the brand’s shift from British (under Rover) to Chinese (SAIC) ownership.

Taking inspiration from the Cyberster concept revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021, the production version will include various shared elements, including; a sculpted front bumper, similar alloy wheels, and a full-width LED light bar at the rear.

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MG’s latest design language debuted on the Mulan electric hatchback – potentially reaching Australia next year with the MG 4 nameplate – and will feature on the Cyberster, sporting an aggressive front clip, a sharp rear end, and Union Jack-inspired tail lights.

The tail lights, adapted from the concept, include a light strip running across the width of the Cyberster and a pair of arrows likely functioning as indicators, similar to the Mini range.

The roof of the MG Cyberster will be a soft-top design, with these renderings showcasing the roadster’s cover in its folded position.

No interior images of the production vehicle have been released; however, it’s likely to resemble the cabins found in recent MG models, with a large tablet-style infotainment screen and a digital instrument cluster.

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Including an electric powertrain and modern technology, the vehicle is unlikely to match the circa-$40,000 starting price of the current MX-5.

Still, it is currently unknown if the MG Cyberster outputs will rival entry-level sports cars – including the Mazda MX-5, Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ – or higher-end models, such as the Toyota Supra, BMW Z4, and the upcoming electric Porsche 718 Boxster.

The 2024 MG Cyberster electric roadster is expected to be unveiled within the next year – with a right-hand-drive version confirmed, leaving the door open for an Australian launch.