Video Summary
- It’s the cousin of the Volkswagen ID.3- It’s a 100% electric compact car that is 4.32m long, 1.81m wide, and 1.54m high; slightly lower than its German cousin.
- The VZ sports version comes standard with 19-inch rims and tinted rear windows
- Has 230 hp with 310 Nm of torque
- It features an 82 kWh (brut) battery, which translates to 77 kWh net; almost 20 kWh more than the standard model’s 58 kWh battery.
- Trunk is 385L, an average volume for its class
- Has a nice amount of legroom in the rear
- Lacks a center tunnel and has rear USB-C ports
- Interior presentation is sporty
- Steering wheel has dedicated drive mode buttons
- Features a head-up display that is a €1,050 option
- Features keyless start, similar to a Tesla
- Ergonomics are typical VW
- Has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with a large screen, operating wirelessly
- Navigation system has received updates, such as a planner
- Seats have a recycled fabric cover
- Regrettably, the passenger seat does not have height adjustment
- The steering wheel buttons are overly sensitive
- Only two window controls are available for front and rear
- The car feels much more at ease for urban driving, with good steering lock
- The driving experience is good, but has a slightly firm ride
- 0-100 km/h in 7s
- Max Speed: 160 km/h
- Has good lane keeping assist, excellent sound proofing
- Achieves good driving range
- Can charge from 10%-80% in 30 minutes
- Has an 11kW AC onboard charger
- The Cupra Born VZ retails for €46,500 before ecobonus
- It is more competitively priced than an ID.3
- More costly than an entry-level Tesla Model 3 but cheaper than a long-range one
