8:10 That’s because pressing he brake pedal activates regen, that’s why it’s a different feel. Mechanical brakes are only used with a harder press of pedal, regardless of the drive mode.
@stephenwhitworth7701 Жыл бұрын
Great review Sam. I like the fact you were considered in praise and criticism. I don't get why established auto manufacturers have been so slow to hear criticism around screen based operation vs physical buttons and dials, to me it's a no brainer. I marked the Cupra down on that point. The absence of regen paddles was also a negative for me. Worst still is the total absence of a spare. I recently shredded a Pilot Plus four when a piece of concrete from a truck in front of me went under the wheel. If I had had to wait for a service support vehicle it would have been a long wait. Goop doesn't seal a shredded tyre. It's almost like car firms are trying to tell us that the real world does not exist. I am in the market for an EV; the Cupra Born was up there on my list, it isn't now. Are you listening Cupra? Oh and by the way, thanks for a great review Sam.
@gesp51514 ай бұрын
The stated DC charging performance is 5-80% in 35 minutes on a 58(62) battery. So 75% of 58 is 43.5 so in 35 minutes it needs to average 75kwh over that range. The best I’ve ever achieved was 72 on ionity once - all this has been scheduled out to Listers and VWs solicitors in detail and none of my figures have ever been challenged at all! Not anything. Not one charge, one number: nothing. It simply doesn’t perform ever at that stated level. In contrast my BMW i4 just hits the numbers ever single time.
@WarrenWilliams3112 Жыл бұрын
A number of facts incorrect, including no Sat Nav. 5th seat also lost with interior pack.
@luckyluke95 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful car 😍😍😍
@Neojhun Жыл бұрын
Seems like VW knee capped this car soo it would not overshadow all their other products. This platform could easily be pumped up with more power just to the rear wheels and better tuning of driver handling feel. But I doubt any legacy automaker is willing to make a proper RWD Electric Hot Hatch. It would show the flaws of the past products.
@kiwiramjet5625 Жыл бұрын
A “growl” with an EV?! I might be too much of a newbie, but I’d never expect a growl from an EV 🤔
@gesp51514 ай бұрын
Even has a very unexplained and random battery safe mode to kill off any prospects of charging overnight on low tariffs reliably. Mine half charged on AC 75/80% of the charges. Utterly useless
@electricdiesel1993 Жыл бұрын
What's the point for Cupra so-called rwd electric hatchback when it comes to cheaper fwd hatchbacks and SUV plus 4wd? 170kw is not much being a sport hot hatch with electrics.
@Neojhun Жыл бұрын
Ewww FWD Transverse mounted 4Banger is soo inferior to RWD Electric. Nice stuff ain't cheap.
@electricdiesel199310 ай бұрын
@@Neojhun Look at the rear wheels behind the plastic hubcaps, drum brakes! I really don't understand this electric hatch regressed with drum brakes not only put off by complex mechanics, steel is very heavy, brakes shoes burning up at risk of dangerous braking and baneful repair costs it needs to be investigated by the ADR.
@digitaldreamer863711 ай бұрын
2000kg! It would handle like a pig. Sorry.
@MrTonifumi Жыл бұрын
Vw has ditched those stupid window switches for their newer models. Dumb design from Germans who should know better. Same with capicative touch buttons on steering wheel on Golf
@annakharuk6448 Жыл бұрын
$60k for a hatch? Okay, $54k here in Qld, but still. The award winning EV6? Awarded by who? Self-proclaimed? I totally support the movement towards EVs in general, but this car is a joke for the asking price