Video Summary
-This Cupra Born VZ is a high-spec, high-power, rear-wheel-drive electric hot hatch.- The current Cupra Born starts at $59,990 plus on-road costs and comes with 500 km of range and standard equipment.
- The Cupra Born VZ is expected to cost more and has a new-looking interior with good seats and Matrix LED headlights.
- The alternative to the reviewed car is the regular Cupra Born, with great EV driving range and real-world efficiency, along with good space, practicality, and comfort.
- Other alternatives include the MG4, including the X-Power all-wheel-drive version, and the Abarth 500e.
- This model's 4.3-meter-long body has an MPV-style high hatch and has extra body bits.
- The car boot is 385 liters.
- The interior has a wow factor.
- The digital instrument cluster is pretty small, which is a little disappointing.
- Rear passengers do not get directional air vents.
- Cupra offers a 5-year unlimited km warranty.
- The EV has an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
- Pre-paying for servicing comes in 3-year and 5-year blocks.
- This model boasts impressive power output, with 240kW/545Nm.
- It can reach 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds.
- Brake-pedal trust factor can be lacking compared to an internal combustion vehicle due to Regen braking.
- This EV model has a five-star ANCAP safety rating with driver-assist technologies.
- This could be the reviewer’s favorite electric car yet.
