On paper, you might wonder why you should pay the considerable amount that CUPRA wants for this ultimate Born. After all, you can get much the same thing in the form of the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX. And an MG4 XPOWER is faster and cheaper than both these VW Group models. But both these competitors are fast versions of cars that weren't really engineered for really involving driving enjoyment to start with. The Born was. That makes all the difference to the end result.
We still wish this car wasn't quite so expensive. And we think that for this kind of money, it ought to have a dual motor AWD powertrain. But if you can live with those two caveats, it's the go-to EV hot hatch of its size if you like your driving. A small EV with real Spanish fizz.

5.3" digital cockpit with 12.9" central display infotainment system

Heated leather wrapped multi function steering wheel with satellite buttons

Extended safety system with proactive passenger protection system

ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) and AM/FM radio

Unsplit rear seat bench, split folding backrest, without centre armrest

Forward collision warning with automatic braking

Wireless full link smartphone integration

Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL

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CUPRA Born

170kW e-Boost V1 59kWh 5dr Auto