Electric CUPRA Born Finally available to Australian buyers

The battery electric vehicle (BEV) is claimed to have the longest range for the most price (511km* for $59,990 plus on-road costs).

Various state incentives are available, but not included in the drive-away prices below.

CUPRA Born  is built the VW Group electric vehicle platform, the MEB. CUPRA Born does the 0-100 dash in 7.0-seconds 0-100km/h, yes promises engaging steering and handling from the rear-drive chassis.

The 19” or 20” alloys are shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres, and a long list of standard gear.

CUPRA Australia Director Ben Wilks said: “We wanted the CUPRA Born to arrive with pricing that bests comparable BEVs, but most importantly is comparable to the hot hatchbacks that Australians love and really engage with.”

“To combine a long 500km-plus EV range with instant electric performance, and controllable dynamics through the sharp steering and rear-wheel drive chassis, places the CUPRA Born in an exclusive part of the market.

“From range and pricing, to space and driver satisfaction, the Born will be the most important vehicle that CUPRA launches as it defines class leadership.”

Gay buyers like a badge, and Cupra was split off from the SEAT brand as a performance arm, adding yet another stand-alone brand to the VW Group umbrella.

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Options have been kept to a minimum:

• Interior Package ($2,900)
• Performance Pack ($2,600)
• Premium Metallic, Aurora Blue paint ($475)

CUPRA Born will be on the Australian roads March/April 2023. Service plans are to be announced in due course.

CUPRA Born – $59,990 plus on-road costs

ACT:      $61,990 drive-away NSW:     $62,490 drive-away QLD:      $63,490 drive-away VIC:        $64,990 drive-away SA:         $64,490 drive-away WA:       $66,490 drive-away

Please note that these drive-away prices do not include state and territory based EV Incentives.  Customers may access rebates depending on the state or territory they are living in and other eligibility requirements.                                                               

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)

Options

Interior Package – $2,900

• Aurora Blue Dinamica Front Bucket Seats
• Heated front seats
• Front seats with 12 way power adjustment and massage function
• 4 Seats (2 Front, 2 Rear)
• Heated washing jets
• Beats premium sound 9 speakers, 395W amplifier,  sub-woofer

Performance Package – $2,600

• 475km Range*
• Dynamic Chassis Control
• 20″ Firestorm Alloy wheels, Black and Silver
• Wide tyre package – 235mm Michelin Pilot Sport 4
• 4 Seats (2 Front, 2 Rear)

Premium Metallic Paint – $475

• Aurora Blue

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