Cupra Born VZ review | can an EV finally be a hot hatch?

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Cupra Born VZ Review:
- The revised version has a 79-kilowatt-hour battery.
- The car outputs 340 horsepower, going to the rear wheels.
- All power goes to one axle for better driving dynamics.
- The model has aero covers with the Cupra coloring.
- Drum brakes are on the rear wheels.
- The C-pillar has a mermaid's tail insert.
- The glass roof does not open.
- There is a VZ badge and a carbon fiber pattern on the Cupra logo on the rear.
- There is no "Born" badge anywhere on the vehicle, but instead "Cupra".
- The interior has upgraded seats reminiscent of old Golf seats.
- There is a large Cupra button on the steering wheel for a firmer suspension setup.
- Software tweaks have been good, with no issues or errors.
- The climate control has illuminated buttons.
- The Born VZ gives the car a new lease on life.
- The 340 horsepower goes to the rear wheels.
- With it being heavier, the sound is not as beautiful as the M3, however, there is a great amount of power.
- The car achieved 3.1 mi/kWh, which is not great.
- There is a 79-kilowatt-hour battery.
- The car can be charged at home for under €8.
- The changes to the VZ version include the seats.
- Seat comfort is not amazing; they are quite hard.
- It has very sharp steering.
- The response time to the throttle is great and picks up speed quickly.
- The brakes could be better.
- The price of €66,000 is steep for its size, given there are other options.
- There are quick powertrains that deliver.
- Overall, it's a car to buy, but the price needs to come down.

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