It's a beauty and a beast
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The Cyberster is designed to grab eyeballs. Aerodynamic and sleek from every angle, its design takes inspiration from MG's legendary British roadsters — the classic open-roof, two-seater sports cars.
This is the first electric avatar of the MG roadster. A soft-top convertible with scissor doors is a world-first in car design. And Cyberster is currently the only electric car in India with a fully retractable soft roof.
Inside, the cabin is sporty, tech-laden and premium. The seats, true to sports car style, are snug but not too low. The leather-wrapped steering wheel is 4-way adjustable and comfortable to grip, while the seats are six-way adjustable.
The cockpit is entirely driver-centric, with three digital screens (7-inch + 10.25-inch + 7-inch) providing a wealth of information. The scissor doors open and close at the touch of a button. Thanks to integrated sensors, they open at safe angles, even in tight spaces. The roof can be opened or closed in just 10 seconds — even while driving at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
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