Video Summary
The Cupra Born VZ:- It’s a hot hatch version of the Cupra Born, with a rear-mounted motor.
- It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
- It has rear wheel drive.
- Features upgraded interior and technology but still has some interior issues.
- The exterior is unique with a paint screen, copper highlights and bright LED lights; however, those features are now the "old design language for Cupra." The new design has three triangles.
- It has large side C-pillars, similar to the ID3.
- The unique wheels have turbine covers, sport tires, and big disk brakes up front.
- It comes with blacked-out mirror caps with 360 camera, keyless entry, and tinted privacy glass.
- Price not available in Barcelona yet, but the current Cupra Born starts at $59,990 AUD.
- What is under the bonnet? Not storage like a Tesla or BYD, but cooling items.
- Side view: Favorite angle for the presenter.
- It has drum brakes in the back: the regeneration braking system is good, so it does not need disks in the back.
- The new battery goes from 77 kWh to 79 kWh with a max charge speed of 180 kW.
- You get a light that runs along the rear, a copper bad, and the boot release is also the copper badge.
- 385 litres with the second row up of boot space and it reaches over 1200 litres of boot space with second row down.
- The racing seats are comfortable, the interior is very clean. The center console with sliding cover, cupholders and large storage area, Armrest slides but does not ratchet. There is wireless fast charging. The doors have nice armrests.
- The buttons are backlit, and there are a couple of modes with two drive selectors.
- The long-term efficiency is 21.7kW/100km.
- You can expect a 380 km real world driving range on 100% charge.
- Long-term interior is 21.7kW hours for 100km.
Cons:
- Scratchy material on the doors and around the area. Door is made with plastic materials.
- Door Bins.
- There are no air events in the back.
Final thoughts:
- It is a good hot hatch.
- It could have better efficiency and a nicer interior.
- If you want performance with good handling, the Born is a great option.
