This EV Has A Secret Weapon: It’s Fun to Drive! (Cupra Born 2023 Review)

Full review of the 2023 Cupra Born in 170kW 77kWh e-Boost trim, including performance, handling, ride quality, interior, technology and boot space. The Cupra Born is a new small electric hatchback that is rear-wheel drive. It is available only with a 170kW (228 hp) / 310Nm single motor in Australia and a 77kWh usable battery pack for 511km claimed range WLTP. The Born will compete with other entry-premium EVs like the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2, plus the forthcoming Volkswagen ID3. It is priced from $59,990 before on-road costs and before EV incentives. Time codes: 0:00 - Cupra Born road test 0:19 - In this video 0:48 - Budget Direct 0:54 - Price and models 1:09 - EV incentives 1:25 - Overseas range 1:35 - Specs 1:45 - Interior package 1:55 - Dinamica seats 2:10 - Beats stereo 2:22 - 12-inch touchscreen 2:35 - Connectivity problems 3:05 - Steering wheel 3:20 - Drive modes 3:32 - Storage 3:43 - Build quality 4:06 - Back seat space 4:35 - No glass roof 4:53 - Five or four seats 5:18 - Future AWD model? 5:30 - Material quality 5:56 - Size and dimensions 6:07 - No frunk 6:20 - Styling 6:34 - Rear light bar 6:47 - 385 litre boot space 7:13 - No spare wheel or tyre 7:23 - Annual servicing pricing 7:41 - Efficiency and range 8:11 - Warranty 8:18 - Australian road test 8:45 - Balanced driving dynamics 9:15 - Reminds of a RWD 1 Series 9:30 - Level of performance 10:17 - More power in future? 10:34 - Country roads 10:57 - Oversteer in ESC Sport 11:10 - More grip with performance pack 11:20 - Base model is more fun 11:50 - Cupra Born vs Tesla 12:13 - A driver’s EV with range 12:45 - Regen braking 13:06 - Ride quality 13:30 - 19” vs 20” wheels 13:53 - Adaptive safety technology 14:06 - Verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingC... More Cupra content: https://www.chasingcars.com.au/cupra/ More Born content: https://www.chasingcars.com.au/cupra/... Chasing Cars on Facebook:   / chasingcarsaustralia   Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram:   / chasingcars.com.au   Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!