Video Summary
- The VZ represents a big upgrade over the standard Born.- The 201-break horsepower on the standard Born felt plenty and fun.
- The VZ has a new rear motor that produces 320 horsepower, 40% more than previous Borns.
- It also has 75% more torque, about the same as a Porsche 911 from a decade ago.
- It is a second quicker from zero to 62 than the V3 77-kilowatt hour Born, which has an e-boost button.
- The 5.6 second acceleration to 62 gives it a real punch.
- The VZ's top speed is increased by 25 miles per hour, to 124 miles per hour.
- Battery capacity increased by 2-kilowatt hours to 79-kilowatt hours.
- The range is 335 miles, the same as the V3 version.
- It charges at 185 kilowatts.
- There are subtle styling tweaks and two new colors for the VZ: Dark Forest and Midnight Black.
- It includes wider, high-performance tires on new 20-inch alloy wheels.
- The VZ logo is in dark chrome on the boot, as is the Cupra lettering.
- The interior has sports seats, a larger 12.9-inch infotainment system, and an optional Senheiser 425-watt, ten-speaker audio system.
- All the power comes from the rear motor, and the steering feels natural and responsive.
- There are buttons on the steering wheel to scroll through drive modes, or activate the Cupra mode.
- Overtakes are easy.
- Its competition is the MG4 XPower, which has much more power and costs less.
- However, the MG4 feels less polished than the Born, and is sometimes like steering an out-of-control rocket.
- The reviewer really loves the car. It is practical everyday, but fun when you want it to be. It is well judged, and has loads of grip. The review wants one in Dark Forest.
