Cupra's Class Leading Born EV in Australia 2023

CUPRA, one of the many Volkswagen Group brands, has released details, of its first Australian battery electric vehicle, the Cupra Born. Pricing to follow closer to the early 2023 launch.

The rear-wheel drive hot hatch has a 511km, 170kW/310Nm worth of power m/h and a 0-100 time of 7.0 seconds.

Engineers says steering, ride, handling and electronic stability control (ESC) tuning, are all geared to give the driver instantaneous electric thrust. While this is not unique to this particular BEV, the look and tuning is.

Cupra Born comes with progressive steering, sports suspension, 19″ alloy wheels as standard. Buyers can opt for Dynamic chassis control, 20″ alloy wheels and wider Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres as a Performance Package. It is one of two packs available.

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The LED headlamps have Light Assist (Auto High Beam), while the cabin has a 12″ infotainment display and 5.3″ driver display, DAB+ digital radio, 4 USB-C ports, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless phone charging.

Active safety includes: adaptive cruise control, 360 degree camera, lane assist, front assist, park assist, side assist with rear traffic alert and more.

The second of the two packages includes heated and power adjustable front seats, Beats premium sound and more.

Cupra Born is built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform, MEB. Interior space is around that of the larger Leon hatch, with 385 litres of cargo space.

CUPRA Australia director Ben Wilks said the Born will “cement the allure of the Barcelona brand in the local market. The CUPRA Leon, Formentor and Ateca have been widely praised by Australian and international media for their clear design, performance and technology focus.” Mr Wilks said. “The CUPRA Born takes these attributes to the next level.

“The Born is a BEV with a long 500km-plus range, exclusive rear-wheel drive hot hatch dynamics, plus the interior space and versatility of a larger vehicle. Its specifications are ideal for progressive Australian customers who will also be drawn to pricing similar to our other great hot hatch, the Leon VZx.”

The CUPRA Born comes to Australia in March/April 2023, with pricing and full specifications available prior.

CUPRA Born

Specifications

82kWh battery (77kWh useable), with 170kW eBoost, 310Nm
511km Range*
AC: up to 11kW
DC: up to 170kW Fast Charging
Mode 3 (32A) Cable
Metallic Paint (Glacial White, Geyser Silver, Quasar Grey, Rayleigh Red) or Standard Paint (Vapor Grey)
385L boot volume
19″ Black and Copper Typhoon Alloy wheels
Tyre Pressure Warning System
7 Airbags (Front, Side, Curtain, Centre)
Heated power folding mirrors
LED Headlamps
Front Fog Lights integrated into headlamps
LED Tail lights
Dusk sensing lights
Light Assist (Auto High Beam)
Rear tinted windows
Rear Roof Spoiler
5.3″ Digital Cockpit
12″ Infotainment System with DAB+
Wireless Phone Charging
Apple Carplay and Android Auto (wired)
2 Front and 2 Rear USB-C ports
Leather heated multifunction steering wheel and Satellite buttons
Ambient interior lighting
SEAQUAL front bucket seats
Floor mats
Driving profile selection
Sports Suspension
Progressive Steering
Keyless entry and start
Alarm System
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Dual zone climate control
Aluminium Pedals
Adaptive Cruise Control
Front Assist with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
Lane Assist
Park Assist
Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert and Exit Warning
Driver Fatigue Monitor
Pre-Crash Assist
Rain sensing wipers
Top View Camera (360 Camera)