2025 CUPRA Born Review - the best family EV hatchback? | The Automotive Dad

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The car has a 79-kilowatt-hour battery, 326 horsepower, and 545 Newton-meters of torque. It does 0-62 in 5.6 seconds and has a top speed of 124. The model reviewed is the VZ which is top-of-the-line.  Its cost is close to £47,000 on the road. The front end took some adjusting to but ultimately it looks different and stands out. There are similarities to other Volkswagen Audi Group cars, but Cupra has added its own edge. The side design has similarities, but Cupra took a vested interest in taking the design aesthetic and putting it everywhere. The taillights, the diamond shapes are all part of the overall design. 20-inch alloys are a bit weird in size and are reminiscent of a BMW i3. The alloys are on a V3 or VZ. Side profile looks great;  You see similarities, but Cupra has taken it to the design suite and approved it tenfold.  The back end has finishing touches making the entire exterior sporty and unique and a good design aesthetic. The color is Dark Forest, which costs an extra nine hundred pounds. The exterior is different and cool to look at while standing out from the competition even within Volkswagen Audi Group. The interior diamond quilting everywhere while using recycled ingredients. The seats are comfortable. They are made out of eco-friendly materials. The information system is easy to navigate and use and the tiny instrument cluster in front is customizable and gives what you need. A Sennheiser in-car audio system and said it doesn't feel the full extent of its potential, because it struggles in surround sound with some bit rate issues. On the rear passenger space, the design has resulted in huge passenger leg room.  It feels more focused on the passenger's comfort. In 385 liters of boot capacity is just enough for the general public use. The reviewer managed to get 5 miles per kilowatt-hour out of it. With an average speed it was a good driving experience. The steering does not feel totally disconnected and has a reasonable feel. Its electric torque responds immediately. The car has good brakes. 100 horsepower makes the economy worse it is still good. At maximum regeneration there is some electric vehicle feel.