New CUPRA Born VZ reaches 62mph in 5.7 and includes paddle shifters

[Syphon]

CUPRA Media release follows



The CUPRA Born is the first all-electric model from the brand and the perfect match between electrification and performance.



CUPRA takes this impulse further with the CUPRA Born VZ – the latest addition to the vehicle line-up from CUPRA – a new and more powerful version to inspire the world from Barcelona.







An acronym for the Spanish word ‘veloz’,- which translated into English means ‘fast’ – the VZ name is a seamless way to describe the brand’s latest vehicle. The CUPRA Born VZ delivers 240kW of power and 545Nm of torque, applied to the road through its improved suspension setting geometry, sports-tuned steering, and improved braking feel. These aspects combine to give it the...

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[Syphon]

New sportier CUPRA Born before the facelift is due. What do you think?

 

[Seastormer]

New sportier CUPRA Born before the facelift is due. What do you think?

Still won't be buying one, my 2014 Leon Cupra was quoted at 5.7 for 0-60, so hardly superfast like the MG 4 XPower that does 3.7 and costs a lot less too.

 

[serdar_18fr]

New sportier CUPRA Born before the facelift is due. What do you think?

This is the first time I read a manufacturer's introductory text for an electric car, without losing interest, from start to end.
Maybe it's just because it is a SEAT/Cupra but I think I liked it a lot.
Not that I would go and buy one immediately but it made me start to think about having an electric car.
Nice work, Cupra.

 

[SuperV8]

Still won't be buying one, my 2014 Leon Cupra was quoted at 5.7 for 0-60, so hardly superfast like the MG 4 XPower that does 3.7 and costs a lot less too.

Just RWD - vs the MG which is dual motor AWD.
Still for 320hp -doesn't seem that quick!

 

[Glosphil]

Just RWD - vs the MG which is dual motor AWD.
Still for 320hp -doesn't seem that quick!

It does weigh 2 tons.

 

[SuperV8]

It does weigh 2 tons.

 

[H Rafiq]

If EVs were the norm, and someone just invented the ICE that can do hundreds of miles on a single fill-up, which takes a couple of mins (if that), wouldn’t we be impressed with ICEs? ICE emissions aren’t really that bad these days. They’re pretty refined.

 

[Wyld Stallyn]

Just RWD - vs the MG which is dual motor AWD.
Still for 320hp -doesn't seem that quick!

Just RWD you say...

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[SuperV8]

Just RWD you say...

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That was my thoughts

575Nm of torque and RWD 'should' be fun - as long as you can fully turn off traction control!

2 tonnes though! rather than doing it has been eating

 

[SuperV8]

If EVs were the norm, and someone just invented the ICE that can do hundreds of miles on a single fill-up, which takes a couple of mins (if that), wouldn’t we be impressed with ICEs? ICE emissions aren’t really that bad these days. They’re pretty refined.

I am all behind electric motors for propulsion - their torque output matches a car's requirement much better than an ICE - and lets be honest, most people like the low RPM torque from diesel engines - which an electric motor more than matches.
Different argument for enthusiasts with turbo's and screaming NA's.

BEV have their problems (nothing is perfect) - but for me not being beholden to OPEC and the Saudi's is a big drawn to switch to BEV!

Trouble with BEV is the energy storage! not sure this will be fixed any time soon because 'physics'

 

[Wyld Stallyn]

That was my thoughts

575Nm of torque and RWD 'should' be fun - as long as you can fully turn off traction control!

2 tonnes though! rather than doing it has been eating

Perhaps a diet program is in order...

Throw out the heavy batteries and the electric motor too,

Drop in an 888 ice unit with a suitable 'box and a add a smallish fuel tank (even lighter when nearly empty).

Should save a few lbs and a few £££s too

 

[Oldboy racer]

As above for once I started to be interested 310 hp but only 5.7s and RWD. Looks a nice hatch.
Just about to start lease for Cupra Ateca 4.9s AWB. Maybe things will be different in 3years time.

 

[C_ED_99]

Still no dual motor?

 

[SuperV8]

Still no dual motor?

No - same as ID3 - only RWD, using the more powerful APP550 motor.

 

[kimimaru]

we want urban rebel,
my cuora was written off, these didnt convince me to go ev,
soon cupra mk4 . no ev

 

[Cuprakash]

It's very nice but very expensive...and quite slow when compared to the much cheaper 4wd mg4 x-power.

 

[Syphon]

Now in the configurator with pricing.

 

[AndrewT]

It's very nice but very expensive...and quite slow when compared to the much cheaper 4wd mg4 x-power.

Trouble with the MG from what i've read and seen is its a pocket rocket in every sense ... its quick in a straight line but that's about it.

One reviewer said "I guess this car’s biggest competitor will be something like the MG4 XPower, which has much more power and will win Any Top Trumps competition – and it costs less too. But that car feels less polished than this Born. This feels like a car which has been engineered to have fun, while the MG sometimes feels like you are trying to steer an out-of-control rocket."

Plus i saw a review that said the brakes are covers that make it look like it has huge brakes when they are actually a lot smaller and not suitable to all that power.

Now i will add the caveat that i haven't researched the MG but from previous knowledge i have no problem believing thats the case.

I'm guessing the Cupra will be better quality and handle a lot better too if you like that sort of thing.

 

[Syphon]

I'm editing our video review of the car, having had it for the week. It is a blast, and the rear drum brakes are the only thing that let it down.