LONG TERM REPORT: Are we torn about the Cupra Born? / Electrifying

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- The Cupra Born receives lots of positive attention from people.
- The car looks good, drives well, and is efficient.
- The 58-kilowatt-hour V3 model has enough range for most things.
- It can do 200-mile trips.
- Over 6,412 miles, the car has averaged 3.9 miles per kilowatt-hour; 4.3 miles per kilowatt-hour has also been achieved.
- Charging to 80% capacity is possible within the time of a short break on rapid chargers.
- A 77-kilowatt-hour battery version is available. It has longer range, but is heavier and less efficient, and has four seats.
- The test car had 201 horsepower; e-boost buttons with 226 horsepower are an option.
- There is plenty of space inside, with adequate door openings.
- The sporty seats are comfortable and feature a massage function.
- The car drives nicely with smooth rear-wheel drive.
- The car had a burst tire due to a pothole, but a replacement was rapidly sourced.
- A main problem was poor visibility due to the large A-pillar.
- There was frustration caused by the windshield wipers which are optimized for left-hand drive cars.
- The App functions, but has recently changed its measurement default.
- The app is pessimistic about the range, providing figures lower than the car actually achieves.
- The charging pad is non-functional.
- The paint quality is considered too soft, and easily marked.
- The Cupra Born is better to drive and look at compared to Volkswagen's ID3.
- The Cupra Born can be obtained far more quickly from factory compared to Volkswagen's ID3.
- Overall, the reviewer recommends the car, and loves it.

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