MG Cyberster, M9 Couture Editions: Rs 5 lakh for a Gaurav Gupta paint job
MG Motor India has priced the Couture Editions of the Cyberster roadster and M9 MPV at Rs 87.49 lakh and Rs 84.94 lakh respectively, each limited to 50 units. Bookings opened on July 20 through the MG Select premium network, with bespoke exterior finishes co-designed by fashion designer Gaurav Gupta.
What was announced
MG Motor India has confirmed pricing and details for the Couture Editions of its two flagship models, developed in collaboration with Indian couturier Gaurav Gupta. Each variant is limited to 50 units, sold exclusively through MG Select premium retail outlets. Bookings opened on July 20, 2026.
Rs 4.99 lakh for stripes and embroidery works as a Select-network marketing stunt, not as a purchase, when MG's basics still trail rivals.
| Model | Couture price | Premium over standard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberster Couture | Rs 87.49 lakh | Rs 4.99 lakh | 50 |
| M9 Couture | Rs 84.94 lakh | Rs 4.99 lakh | 50 |
Both editions use white as the base exterior colour, overlaid with contrasting streaks drawn from Gupta's Serpent Infinity motif. The Cyberster Couture gets orange streaks, gold-finished MG emblems front and rear, twin Serpent Infinity badges on the bonnet, and embroidered logo detailing on the tonneau cover.
The M9 Couture takes a darker route: charcoal streaks flow across the MPV's bodywork, a single Serpent Infinity badge sits on the front bumper, and two brooches representing a mythical winged panther flank the front MG emblem. Mechanical specifications, interiors and battery configurations remain unchanged from the standard Cyberster roadster and M9 luxury MPV. The Couture treatment is purely a cosmetic and badging package aimed at buyers who want a numbered, designer-signed example. All 100 cars will be individually finished, and MG has not indicated any repeat or extension of the run.
The Car Jury verdict
This is a Rs 4.99 lakh sticker for stripes, badges and a couturier's name, sold through MG Select to 100 buyers total. As a marketing exercise for the Select network, it works. As a purchase, it demands you believe MG's badge carries fashion-house cachet in India, which is a stretch.
The bigger problem sits under the paint. Arun Panwar of Arun Panwar has been blunt that MG cannot match Fortuner-grade reliability perception, and Rachit Hirani of MotorOctane points out even basics like 360-degree camera quality trail rivals. Buyers spending Rs 85 lakh plus expect the fundamentals sorted before they pay for embroidered tonneau covers. Skip the Couture premium; if you want an MG, the Windsor EV is where the brand actually makes sense on value, and even that is a WAIT from us.
