May 2021
Cupra Born revealed
There’s a choice of 150PS 45kWh battery with a range of 211 miles, a 204PS 58kWh battery and an up to 231PS 58kWh battery with ‘e-Boost’, both with a 260 mile range, as well as an up to 231PS 77kWh battery with ‘e-Boost’ with a 335 mile range.
Fast recharging (125kW) is also possible, with 62 miles of additional range delivered in as little as seven minutes (77kWh battery only).
Cupra says the performance is matched by its stimulating design. The front end’s character is defined by the styling cues taken from headlamps, the creases in the bonnet and the framing of the CUPRA badge.
The dynamic character continues inside. The focus is placed towards the driver’s seat, but the cabin is designed to accommodate all occupants in style and comfort, all with an environmentally-friendly twist.
The interior is upholstered in a range of materials that deliver a premium, quality feel, including the standard bucket seats that use SEAQUAL Yarn, made from upcycled marine plastics. The optional Dinamica bucket seats are also made from recycled materials.
The high-performance EV is ready for the increasingly digital world, integrating the latest-generation infotainment system, access to online services, an eco-system full of downloadable apps, safety and service features, as well as remote access.
Everything is accessed simply and intuitively from the standard, high-definition 12-inch ‘floating’ infotainment screen, or if you’ve stepped away from the vehicle, via the newly-developed Cupra Connect smartphone application.
In line with the demands of a new generation of drivers and to ensure a more efficient and sustainable sales model for the brand, a new distribution strategy will be launched which focuses on customer experience. Cupra Born will herald the start of a new ‘agency’ model, a disruptive system that will reinforce the brand’s online presence as well as make life easier for customers.
As well as traditional sales, the CUPRA Born will be offered under subscription contracts, with a monthly fee that will include the use of the vehicle and other related services.
UK pricing for CUPRA Born will be announced in quarter four 2021 with deliveries starting at the beginning of 2022.
Maximum power
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Battery (net capacity)
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Maximum Torque
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Electric range
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0-62mph (100km/h)
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150PS (110kW)
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45kWh
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310Nm
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211 miles (340km)
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8.9 secs
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204PS (150kW)
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58kWh
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310Nm
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260 miles (420km)
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7.3 secs
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Up to 231PS (170kW) (with e-Boost)
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58kWh
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310Nm
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260 miles (420km)
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6.6 secs
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Up to 231PS (170kW) (with e-Boost)
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77kWh
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310Nm
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335 miles (540km)
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7.0 secs
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December 2021
Cupra Born priced from £33,735
Cupra UK has today announced the price of the brand’s first all-electric performance hatchback, Born, with first deliveries expected towards the end of Q1 2022.
With an advanced powertrain and extensive standard equipment list, CUPRA Born will be available in four battery outputs and three trims. The 58kWh 204PS model will be the first to be available from retailers and delivered to UK customers, with additional batteries following soon thereafter during 2022.
‘On the road’ prices for the 58kWh 204PS (150kW) model start from £33,735. This will be followed soon after by the 45kWh 150PS (110kW) derivative, which will be sold at a lower price point. The remaining batteries – 58kWh 231PS (170kW) e-Boost and 77kWh 231PS (170kW) e-Boost – will be available later in 2022, with pricing to be announced in due course.
Model
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CO 2 (g/km, WLTP)
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BiK (2021/22)
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Price (OTR RRP)
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V1
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0
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1%
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£33,735
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V2
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0
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1%
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£34,190
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V3
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0
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1%
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£37,375
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Customers will be able to choose from three highly specified trim levels: V1, V2 and V3. The 45kWh 150PS powertrain will be available exclusively in V1 trim, while customers will be able to specify all three trim levels with the 58kWh 204PS powertrain.
Alongside the three trim levels there will also be a choice of six paint colours for CUPRA Born: non-metallic Vapor Grey metallic Glacial White, Geyser Silver, Quasar Grey or Rayleigh Red and premium metallic Aurora Blue. On the inside, the Dinamica ® seat trim on V3 models can be specified in either Granite Grey or Aurora Blue. All other trims get the eco-conscious Black SEAQUAL ® Yarn seats as standard.
The CUPRA Born can be equipped with a range of options including three different alloy wheel designs (one 19” and two 20” options), Dynamic Chassis Control), upgraded Beats Audio TM sound system heat pump skyline panoramic sunroof a cargo pack) (double boot floor and mode 2 charging cable), Pilot (L) pack) (adding travel assist, side assist, rear traffic alert, exit warning, emergency assist, top view camera and intelligent park assist) and Tech (L) pack (featuring KESSY advanced keyless entry with illuminated door handles, wireless phone charging and intelligent park assist).
CUPRA Born V1 trim includes a generous level of specification as standard, featuring:
- 18” ‘Cyclone’ alloy wheels
- Electrically adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors
- Rain sensing wipers
- Acoustic windshield
- Full LED headlights and taillights with welcome home and adverse weather functions
- 12” infotainment system with navigation, wireless Full Link smartphone integration and CUPRA Connect (including remote access to battery charge, climatisation, profiles and timers)
- 5.3” digital cockpit display
- adaptive cruise control
- Front light assist
- Rear view camera
- Dynamic road sign display
- Lane assist
- Front and rear park distance control
- Drive profile selection (Range, Comfort, Performance, and Individual)
- Tiredness recognition system
- Emergency steering support with turn assist
- Multi-coloured interior ambient lighting
- Keyless-Go central locking
- Front bucket seats in SEAQUAL ® Yarn
- Leather multi-function heated sports steering wheel
- 11kW AC charging capability
- Mode 3 charging cable
In addition to or in place of V1 trim, CUPRA Born V2 trim adds:
- 19” ‘Typhoon’ alloy wheels
- Dark tinted rear windows
- Heated washer nozzles
- Augmented reality head-up display
- Heated front seats
In addition to or in place of V2 trim, range-topping CUPRA Born V3 trim features:
- 20” ‘Hurricane’ alloy wheels
- Granite Grey Dinamica ® bucket seats with 12-way electrically adjustable front seats, which are heated and include a massage function
February 2024
Cupra Born VZ announced
The all-electric Cupra Born has gained a new high-performance addition to the line-up in the form of the Born VZ.
The Cupra Born VZ features an output of 326PS – a 40% increase over the e-Boost version. This means that the VZ can complete the 0-62mph sprint in 5.7 seconds – one second faster than the e-Boost version. Top speed is also increased and now limited to 124mph – 25mph more than the e-Boost version.
To back up the performance improvements, the Cupra Born VZ also has new sports suspension, upgraded steering hardware and software, and improving braking technology.
However, performance hasn't been achieved by sacrificing efficiency, and the Cupra Born VZ is able to travel up to 335 miles thanks to the fact that the battery pack has been improved and now offers 79kWh of net capacity (+2kWh).
To complement the upgrades, buyers get the choice of two new colours: Dark Forest and Midnight Black, plus new wider 20-inch alloys.
Inside, the CUPRA Born VZ gets bucket seats borrowed from the Cupra Formentor VZ5 and Cupra Leon VZ Cup. There's also a new and larger floating 12.9-inch infotainment system, plus the option of a 10-speaker Sennheiser audio system.
The CUPRA Born VZ will be launched in the third quarter of 2024. Pricing and UK specification will be confirmed in the summer.