Sportiness, style and zero emissions. The new Cupra Born starts from these elements to be successful in the compact electric segment. Built on the Meb platform (from the German Modulare E-Antriebs-Baukasten) and built in the Zwikau plant in Saxony, the new Born shares with the Volkswagen ID.3 a long list of components and features starting from the body shapes. Compared to the German, however, it manages to stand out thanks to a precise aesthetic characterization, greater attention to the interior and a driving dynamics that winks at lovers of sportiness. Dimensions and exterior style are along the lines of the Volkswagen brand electric but with the Spanish zero emissions there is a leap in quality, in particular on board with regard to the materials used. Available in dealerships from November, it can already be ordered in a 204 horsepower version with a 58 kWh battery.
Cupra Born engines and autonomy
On the front of the engines at launch, the version with a 204 horsepower engine and a 58 kWh battery pack is available, with an effective range of 424 kilometers with Wltp approval. Next will come the 45 kWh and 77 kWh battery cuts and the 170 kW (231 horsepower) engine mounted on the Born e-Boost. In this case the range goes up to 540 kilometers, the shot from 0 to 100 km / h is covered in 7 seconds and the charging power in mass (in direct current) reaches 170 kW against 120 kW of the 58 version. kWh. In addition, the more powerful version offers standard front brakes with 340mm discs, 19 ”wheels as standard and the Cupra steering wheel with satellite buttons.
Cupra Born size
Style and dimensions reflect what has already been seen on the Volkswagen ID.3 but do so in a sporty key. The dimensions of the Cupra Born declare a length of 4,322 mm, a width of 1,808 mm, a height of 1,540 mm and a wheelbase of 2,767 mm. Aesthetically, the Born stands out for the front with a lower grille, large air intake, full LED headlights with a specific luminous signature and the Cupra logo in Cooper. The sides receive new alloy wheels with dimensions of 18, 19 and 20 inches. At the rear, the large integrated diffuser in body color and the Born name integrated into the rear light stand out.
Cupra Born interior
The leap in quality compared to the ID.3 comes on board, where we find the hi-tech package with 12-inch central touchscreen screen with connected Mib3 infotainment system and the small instrumentation just over 5 “in front of the driver from which to view the main information useful for the march. Added to this is the head-up display with augmented reality, capable of transforming the windshield into a maxi screen. In the connectivity chapter, the Cupra Connect system allows you to activate the car’s online services. In this way, battery recharging can also be managed from the My Cupra app, by setting the exact recharge percentage that must be available at departure. The air conditioning can also be activated remotely, by setting the desired temperature in advance and heating the seats for both driver and front passenger. To underline the use of the materials used, always made with great attention to sustainability and at the same time with a more accurate image than the ID.3. The eco-sustainable approach is confirmed by the choice of materials for the interiors. Dinamica is a microfiber used to cover the door panels and front armrests as standard. It is also possible to have the dynamic wraparound sports seats in the Aurora Blue or Granite Gray variants, always combined with the electric adjustment and the heating and massage function. Interior space has also been promoted, thanks to the wheelbase of 2,766 mm, with a load compartment starting from 385 liters and expandable up to 1267.
Cupra Born autonomy and recharge times
Charging times? The on-board charger accepts up to 100 kW in direct current and up to 11 kW in alternating current and a type 2 mode 3 cable is supplied as standard. rises to 6 hours and 1 5 minutes.