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NZ Autocar
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
MG Cyberster GTS due for launch later this year
It would appear that a fixed-roof Cyberster 2+2 Coupe is now on the actual horizon. The racy MG will go into production following the 2024 debut of a concept car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. And it will be a four-seater, unlike the two-seat Cyberster convertible. The fixed-roof Cyberster GTS had a public outing last year at Goodwood. And now, at the Shanghai motor show, it seems like a production version has received the green light. It could land in time for the 60th anniversary of the original MGB GT in October. Asked for an update on the Cyberster GTS, MG parent company SAIC's design boss, Jozef Kaban, said: 'It's coming.' MG took the positive public reaction to last year's concept as a factor in giving it the go-head. The Goodwood exposure 'made it happen'. Kaban was speaking at the unveiling of the new MG Cyber X concept, a bluff electric crossover that's set to go on sale as the second model in the Cyber family, alongside the Cyberster. He said the success of the two-door sports car as a halo model for MG acted as an incentive to expand the Cyber line-up. 'It makes you smile,' he said. 'That's why we love cars, because you feel that they are there to make you….happy. They make you shine.' A new derivative of the sports car would effectively give MG's Cyber brand a three-car line-up. The marked difference between the Cyberster and Cyber X model lines suggests there could be enough design distance between them to expand the line-up further.
West Australian
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
MG Cyber X concept unveiled with pop-up headlights
The MG Cyber X concept was revealed at the 2025 Shanghai motor show, and likely previews a production model for next year. Although the boxy Land Rover-inspired concept shares little externally with the slinky Cyberster , it will likely be the second production model in MG's 'Cyber' line of vehicles aimed at enthusiasts. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Jozef Kaban, head of design for parent company SAIC, told Autocar 'MG is the brand which is able to handle two characters, because they will have one thing in common: the joy in connecting people and in being fun to have'. Instead of the relatively generic shapes of the brand's existing crossovers – such as the ZS and HS – the Cyber X has a squared-off design seemingly inspired by the likes of the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Land Rover Defender . Reportedly measuring 4.3 metres long, the Cyber X is about the same size as the ZS, but shorter than the 4.5m than the S5 that will replace it. It is also more compact than the 4.5m three-door Defender 90, 5m five-door Defender 110, and 4.9m LandCruiser Prado. It's unclear what level of off-road capability the Cyber X will have, but the car is thought to ride on MG's new E3 plug-in hybrid and EV platform that incorporates cell-to-body design, where the battery pack is a structural member of the body. This, in theory, leads to better rigidity and space utilisation. Mr Kaban said the Cyber X, if it went into production, wouldn't replace any of MG's other crossover offerings, but rather stand alongside them. He went on to say the speed of car development in China means the Cyber X could quickly be turned into a production-ready vehicle in short order. SAIC's chief designer, who previously held similar titles at Volkswagen and BMW, said the new 'digital world' meant some distinctive automotive design elements have been lost. The Cyber X concept is partially a design exercise to bring some of those styling tropes back, and he likened the Cyber X's pop-up lights to those of the Ferrari Testarossa. Given pedestrian impact regulations played a large role in killing off pop-up headlights, it will be interesting to see if they are retained for the production car. While the concept car on display at the Shanghai motor show has a blacked out windows obscuring the interior, MG says the cabin technology were developed by mobile phone make Oppo. Car News China understands the production version of the Cyber X will be launched in 2026. MORE: Everything MG
7NEWS
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
MG Cyber X concept unveiled with pop-up headlights
The MG Cyber X concept was revealed at the 2025 Shanghai motor show, and likely previews a production model for next year. Although the boxy Land Rover-inspired concept shares little externally with the slinky Cyberster, it will likely be the second production model in MG's 'Cyber' line of vehicles aimed at enthusiasts. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Jozef Kaban, head of design for parent company SAIC, told Autocar 'MG is the brand which is able to handle two characters, because they will have one thing in common: the joy in connecting people and in being fun to have'. Instead of the relatively generic shapes of the brand's existing crossovers – such as the ZS and HS – the Cyber X has a squared-off design seemingly inspired by the likes of the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Land Rover Defender. Reportedly measuring 4.3 metres long, the Cyber X is about the same size as the ZS, but shorter than the 4.5m than the S5 that will replace it. It is also more compact than the 4.5m three-door Defender 90, 5m five-door Defender 110, and 4.9m LandCruiser Prado. It's unclear what level of off-road capability the Cyber X will have, but the car is thought to ride on MG's new E3 plug-in hybrid and EV platform that incorporates cell-to-body design, where the battery pack is a structural member of the body. This, in theory, leads to better rigidity and space utilisation. Mr Kaban said the Cyber X, if it went into production, wouldn't replace any of MG's other crossover offerings, but rather stand alongside them. He went on to say the speed of car development in China means the Cyber X could quickly be turned into a production-ready vehicle in short order. SAIC's chief designer, who previously held similar titles at Volkswagen and BMW, said the new 'digital world' meant some distinctive automotive design elements have been lost. The Cyber X concept is partially a design exercise to bring some of those styling tropes back, and he likened the Cyber X's pop-up lights to those of the Ferrari Testarossa. Given pedestrian impact regulations played a large role in killing off pop-up headlights, it will be interesting to see if they are retained for the production car. While the concept car on display at the Shanghai motor show has a blacked out windows obscuring the interior, MG says the cabin technology were developed by mobile phone make Oppo.
Perth Now
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
MG Cyber X concept unveiled with pop-up headlights
The MG Cyber X concept was revealed at the 2025 Shanghai motor show, and likely previews a production model for next year. Although the boxy Land Rover-inspired concept shares little externally with the slinky Cyberster, it will likely be the second production model in MG's 'Cyber' line of vehicles aimed at enthusiasts. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Jozef Kaban, head of design for parent company SAIC, told Autocar 'MG is the brand which is able to handle two characters, because they will have one thing in common: the joy in connecting people and in being fun to have'. Instead of the relatively generic shapes of the brand's existing crossovers – such as the ZS and HS – the Cyber X has a squared-off design seemingly inspired by the likes of the Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Land Rover Defender. Reportedly measuring 4.3 metres long, the Cyber X is about the same size as the ZS, but shorter than the 4.5m than the S5 that will replace it. It is also more compact than the 4.5m three-door Defender 90, 5m five-door Defender 110, and 4.9m LandCruiser Prado. Supplied Credit: CarExpert It's unclear what level of off-road capability the Cyber X will have, but the car is thought to ride on MG's new E3 plug-in hybrid and EV platform that incorporates cell-to-body design, where the battery pack is a structural member of the body. This, in theory, leads to better rigidity and space utilisation. Mr Kaban said the Cyber X, if it went into production, wouldn't replace any of MG's other crossover offerings, but rather stand alongside them. He went on to say the speed of car development in China means the Cyber X could quickly be turned into a production-ready vehicle in short order. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert SAIC's chief designer, who previously held similar titles at Volkswagen and BMW, said the new 'digital world' meant some distinctive automotive design elements have been lost. The Cyber X concept is partially a design exercise to bring some of those styling tropes back, and he likened the Cyber X's pop-up lights to those of the Ferrari Testarossa. Given pedestrian impact regulations played a large role in killing off pop-up headlights, it will be interesting to see if they are retained for the production car. While the concept car on display at the Shanghai motor show has a blacked out windows obscuring the interior, MG says the cabin technology were developed by mobile phone make Oppo. Car News China understands the production version of the Cyber X will be launched in 2026. MORE: Everything MG
The Independent
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Retro pop-up headlights are making a comeback thanks to MG
MG has unveiled the star of the Shanghai Motor Show with a Land Rover Defender -style SUV, but with a retro twist. The new Cyber X SUV features a modern interpretation of pop-up headlights, made famous during the 1970s and 1980s on a string of cars from Ferraris to Aston Martins, as well as James Bond's Lotus Esprits. The Cyber X is officially a concept, but MG is using the Shanghai Motor Show to gauge public opinion on the boxy SUV, which has more than a hint in its proportions of the popular Land Rover Defender and iconic Mercedes G-Class. MG is also exploring whether the concept can be shipped to the UK in time for the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. MG design boss Jozef Kaban explained to The Independent that the Cyber X could sit alongside the wacky Cyberster all-electric roadster in a 'Cyber line-up' aimed at younger buyers, saying the goal is to offer unique models alongside its mainstream cars. Kaban says the brief for any MG, though, is to 'make people happy'. The Cyber X sat on MG's stand in Shanghai alongside a special edition of the Cyberster, which also debuted new light modifications at the show. At 4.3m, the Cyber X is only slightly shorter than the new MGS5 SUV. However, a production version of the Cyber X would likely make use of an all-new MG platform, developed by parent company SAIC, making use of the latest cell-to-body technology to boost space inside, increase body stiffness and potentially add off-road ability, too. It's also possible that the size of the Cyber X could change, possibly lowering the roof and making the car a bit smaller. The show car's pop-up headlights are the star attraction, with the lidded sections of the lights rising from each side of the bonnet to reveal twin LED headlights underneath. A full-width LED light bar runs across the flat front and a bold, illuminated MG Octagon badge sits underneath that in the middle. The sides of the car are smooth and uncluttered, with a slightly proud shoulder line that kicks up over the rear wheels, as does the rear-most side window. The wheel arches are squared off, but the car looks rugged enough to do without any extra body cladding. The hatchback door at the rear is almost vertical with just a slight step out beneath the window as a continuation of the side shoulder line. There's another full-width LED light bar at the back which, like the one at the front, wraps around the corners of the car. Another illuminated MG badge sits on the boot door, although this is likely to be red rather than white on a production version. The Cyber X was shown without an interior. Kaban hinted that it would be just as bold and that it would be relatively quick to turn the concept into production reality if public reaction is good enough.
