MG fans have been clamoring for a new
roadster, so there’s tons of excitement as SAIC Design has revealed the
Cyberster concept on social media. The company didn’t say much about the model,
but confirmed the concept was “designed and developed by the UK & Shanghai
Design team.” They also hinted there might be more to the car than just
renderings as the post described the model as a “preview of something very
exciting in the making” and noted to “stay tuned for more.”
While that isn’t much to go on, the
renderings show a stylish roadster with a long hood and circular headlights. We
can also see an aerodynamic front fascia which, along with the name and
lighting graphics, suggests this is an electric vehicle.
Other notable highlights include a rakish
windscreen, streamlined bodywork and massive turbine-style wheels. We can also
see an angular rear end with distinctive taillights. Little else is known about
the car at this point, but the company’s last roadster was the TF which went
out of production in 2011. The model wasn’t a huge hit, but the car was the
continuation of the company’s roadster heritage which includes icons such as
the MGA and MGB.
Of course, MG isn’t what it used to be as
the company has traded hands numerous times over the decades and is now owned
by SAIC. Sports cars have been cast aside as the company has focused on
crossovers and even launched a pickup in Thailand. However, two years ago,
rumors surfaced that MG was working on a Mazda MX-5 Miata competitor which would
feature an electric powertrain, all-wheel drive and an all-new platform.
