Most Disappointing: MG Cyberster
The worst car was perhaps more disappointing than it was outright bad, and thankfully you probably can’t even buy one. I had high hopes for the MG Cyberster. Sporting dual electric motors good for 536 hp, gorgeous sheetmetal, a power-folding top, scissor doors, and flashy infotainment features, I was beyond excited to experience China’s take on the classic British roadster format. Unfortunately the Cyberster is more show than it is go. While certainly quick enough in a straight line, it, unlike the classic MGs of yesteryear, struggles with cornering and braking. Steering effort is best described as video game-light, with the same amount of feedback as a dying Xbox controller, while brake feel is uneven—which is not exactly what I’m looking for in a sports car capable of a 3.1 second 0-60 mph time. Ultimately the MG Cyberster feels like it lacks the frame of reference for what makes a great European roadster, and worse, that no one bothered to seriously consider what makes a good sports car in the first place.—Christian Seabaugh