Cupra, one of the newest brands to enter Australia in recent years, has this week released the specification of its upcoming EV offering called the Cupra Born.
It is set to be the first rear-wheel drive EV in Australia that will offer more than 500kms of range, in this case 511kms, courtesy of an 82kWh battery pack, one of the biggest packs on offer from EV hatches.
It’s also the first EV to arrive in Australia based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. This is a dedicated EV platform developed by the Volkswagen group and is shared amongst brands it owns, one of which is Cupra.
“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,” Cupra Australia director Ben Wilks said in a statement.
“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.”
Although the pricing of the new Born is yet to be released, Wilks’ comments suggest it will be similar to the 2023 Cupra Leon VZx which is priced at $65,490 driveaway. This will be confirmed by Cupra Australia in months to come.
According to Cupra, the Born EV hatch has already received the second largest amount of enquiries for the brand, just behind the Formentor plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) model.
The Born will include an e-Boost performance in all Australian-delivered EVs when they arrive in Australia around March/April 2023. The e-Boost will get the 170 kW rear-mounted motor from 0-100 km/h in 7 seconds.
19-inch wheels will be standard with an option to have 20-inch alloys wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres as part of the Performance package.
On the inside, there is a lot of technology that you would expect from an EV in 2022. This includes:
- 12″ infotainment display
- 5.3″ driver display
- DAB+ digital radio
- 4 USB-C ports
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Wireless phone charging
The interior can be optioned further with an interior package that includes heated and power-adjustable front seats, a premium sound system and much more.
As standard, the Born comes with a suite of safety features:
- Adaptive cruise control
- 360-degree camera
- Lane assist
- Front assist
- Park assist
- Side assist with rear traffic alert
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)
Options
Interior Package
- 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
- 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
- Aurora Blue
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.