Video Summary
Here are the key points and findings about the Cupra Born from the video review:* There are four model options in Australia: the base car, the car with the interior package, the car with the performance package, and the fully loaded car.
* The base car starts at $59,990 before on-road costs and incentives. In Queensland, after eligible incentives, the car is under $58,000.
* The interior package upgrades the seats with Grey Dinamica, a suede-like material, and includes copper Cupra logo accents. Electrically adjustable seats with four-way lumbar support and heated steering wheel are also present. A Beats stereo is also a feature.
* The 12-inch touchscreen lacks wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Cupra is experiencing connectivity issues with the app in Australia.
* There is a smaller 5-inch screen giving the essential information for the car.
* Touch capacitive buttons are unnecessarily difficult to use.
* Storage space is good, with plenty of room in the plush centre console and large door bins.
* Rear seat has great leg and headroom; its comfortable, but lacks air vents.
* Back seats are supportive.
* Without an option package, the car fits five people. Adding the interior package makes the vehicle a four-seater.
* Lacks flock lining.
* No frunk under the hood.
* There are passive dampers, for a cushy ride on the base model.
* It features lane-keep assist, AEB, reversing AEB, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and a 360-degree camera system for safety. It also has a 5-star ANCAP rating.
* It is fun to drive with good body control, and it is safe to say it's a “driver's car”.
* Power to weight ratio is not awesome because it weighs close to two tons. However, the suspension is well-tuned.
* A wave of better-prepared EVs is still awaited in the country.
* Service is required every 12 months or 15,000 kms, with a five-year service costing $1590.
* The fuel consumption (with 19-inch wheels) has measured 17.5KWh / 100km.
* It can achieve real highway range of 450kms.
* Despite the highest power and battery being standard, it is still plush and it has a pleasant turn of speed. A “pussy cat” to drive on a road. It’s easy to max its performance potential and doesn’t overwhelm. It is recommended.
* The basic battery range and motor is an 8-year, 160,000km warranty with a vehicle wide five-year warranty.
* The boot/trunk is 385l.
