Cupra Born 2023 review

[@carwow]

01:20 So, do you agree with Mat? VOTE for which car you think has the better front end below!

[@carwow]

VOTE: Cupra Born!

[@carwow]

VOTE: VW ID.3!

[@aimanfitri0iv]

@@carwow born

[@FlexPlaY1331]

Cupra super car

[@HondaGamingRage]

I love the name it's first him very well 🙂🙂🙂

[@jasonjudge4319]

Cupra's front end is so much better than the VW. No contest

[@Mmmmilo]

Both are absolutely hideous.

[@connermt74]

Absolutely

[@TheBenjamincooper2]

The cupra has a face only a mother could love

[@DarkFraggel]

Fully agree! The Born has an identity but the ID3 looks just like a blob for me.

[@AndrewTSq]

The id3 looks like a modified vw up. Cupra is so much better

[@konstantinosgkionakis9992]

The front of the id3 is bad.This cupra born is much better looking both front and back

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yup. Also has 14 more horsepower as well. The ID3 only has 263.

[@pato10111]

It’s awful. It’s juvenile and over the top. Front and rear of the ID3 look better.

[@joebates640]

@@pato10111 that's exactly the point

[@Andreas0705]

Yeah the id 3 front is like an iPhone. Plain and boring

[@jd1700]

Cupra is the car industry equivalent to ‘gamer’ tech within the computer industry

[@PiOfficial]

So shit ?

[@amir1836]

I'm waiting for Cubra Porn to review.

[@Kayshots]

@@amir1836 Cupra Porn makes a Cupra Born

[@staigenerator2949]

It looks like Razer designed it HAHAH not my cup of tea

[@daveseemerollin6357]

Tacky looking plastic fantastic RGB shite

[@kadj79]

This car looks a lot better than the ID3

[@platterfoot]

I like the rear of both the VW and Cupra. No fault there, but if I had to pick, I’d pick the front of the cupra. VW front looks like a fish or a goofy insect

[@antonthompson7838]

Agreed the Cupra looks sportier than the ID.3………but only in the short term, I would buy the ID.3 because it will age better than the Cupra in my honest opinion, people may disagree with me.✌️

[@vitycz]

If there would be some skoda as rival for these cars, it would look surely the best

[@emmamitchell1582]

Small correction: the extra batteries for the 77kWh do not go where the third back seat is. They still go underneath the car. The third seat is not available because of the extra weight and them not wanting to upgrade the suspension for just the 77kWh models.

[@donr868]

In Australia the base V3 model comes with 77kWh battery and still has 5 seats. Only the performance and interior pack delete the 5th seat.

[@FatHeadDave]

It still amazes me how sluggish screens in cars are in 2022

[@Anonym-dx2tp]

The only car company which has perfected its screens and UI is Tesla.

[@FatHeadDave]

@@Anonym-dx2tp good job I'm a Tesla Fanboy! That's literally what I compare UIs against

[@Tiff_2ks]

Tesla might have perfected the screen speed/responsiveness, but the UI is hardly cutting edge. And they keep changing it every 5 mins… 😂 Tesla M3 LR owner here, so not Tesla bashing.

[@FatHeadDave]

@@Tiff_2ks fair point! Hoping to get the Model Y early next year

[@superior7387]

It's crazy how companies don't even try these are 20 hertz displays in most cars which is why they keep flickering if you watch a video of them in higher refresh rates But the ones in bmw are pretty good

[@tzarcoal1018]

The small glove box and the drive selector being in front of the lights is only a problem for the UK. If you have a left hand drive car, the problems are not existent there.... If you are the smaller market, you end up getting weird improvised layout solutions, because car makers don't want to redesign everything.

[@timscott3027]

That's just lazy design though. How many other cars and manufacturers manage that just fine when making UK cars. I've never owned a car here with half a glovebox or light switch in the wrong place etc.

[@luca7069]

@@timscott3027 Margins are going down so more and more manufactures will adopt such cost savings measures.

[@timscott3027]

@@luca7069 maybe but you can only cut so much, people just won't buy them, they'll buy something else.

[@luca7069]

@@timscott3027 If every manufacturer does it, not much choice left... Plus people nowadays shop cars like idiots, as long as the manufacturers fit a big screen in the middle everything else gets glossed over by the average buyer.

[@timscott3027]

@@luca7069 well just don't be one of them 😁 let the idiots buy there stupid crappy cars. There will always be some choice, even if not much.

[@Under_Construction100]

"Someone just texted me" is part of this car's interior design. You're such a legend, Matt 😃😃😃

[@yungboicontigo9278]

A very sad story. Timestamps on videos were really a good thing, but I can’t think about the same again. Everytime I see a drag race video, there are multiple comments that puts timestamps. That is a good thing at first but what really bothers me is the replies. They just love to talk shit on the youtuber. These commenters are nothing but egotistical idiots. I’ve had enough of these people. We need to do something to stop them. I’ve had enough of people hating, because hating on a youtuber does nothing good but makes it 10x worse. It ruins my life just reading these disgusting toxic replies. I have a hard time ignoring bad things. Idk what to do. These people ruined my life. I’ve had enough of people hating on channels for no reason.

[@bighes100]

*Mat

[@mluisbrown]

"The drive mode selector obstructs the light controls" - only on RHD cars. RHD versions of card that were designed as LHD cars always have some compromises in the positioning of certain controls.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Michael Brown the Cupra Born still far better honestly.

[@garrycroft4215]

Yes that and half a glove box and a charging port on the wrong side for.. the UK, Australia, India, Japan and of course Tesla Superchargers. Buy the Smart #1 instead it beats the Born in every department by a country mile. 268 BHP, faster, quicker charging, longer range Oh and the charging port is on the correct side.

[@riiba_58]

@@garrycroft4215 how can a charging port be on de wrong side?? just park it in reverse or the other way around...

[@garrycroft4215]

@@riiba_58 let’s start with a curb side charger, you will have to turn the car around and face the oncoming traffic, if that’s a one way street you can’t do that anyway. At a Tesla Supercharger the cable won’t reach unless you take up the next bay. Trust me it’s the only thing that’s wrong with my BMW i3s. The port is on the wrong side. 🤬

[@mluisbrown]

@@garrycroft4215 the charging port is only on the "wrong" side for curb side charging in the small number of countries that *drive* on the wrong side of the road 😛 But in all seriousness, it's the same as petrol filler flaps, there is no "wrong" side.

[@jeffk412]

Is it just me or does Cupra do a great job of redesigning the parent VW products?

[@gadroful]

Personally, Seat (Cupra) cars have better design than VW equivalent. Ibiza, Leon, Born... Much modern, sportier look

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yup. Cupra TCR also.

[@nicholasstocker6866]

I may be from the U.S. where there are pickup trucks everywhere, but I really like how the Cupra Born looks.

[@SahitDagani]

Cupra designs are so cool.

[@evgenshen4430]

Cupra born looks much better than ID 3, for sure, escpesially in front

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. Also has slightly more horsepower.

[@iain8837]

Having owned one for a little while now, 77kw, 20” Firestorm wheels, Silver, there have been many improvements since the early vehicles. Steering wheel left side buttons for cruise need to be pressed, they are not touch sensitive, right side buttons for other things are touch sensitive but work well, they can also be pressed! Absolute no problem with accidentally pressing of buttons. Beats audio system is great! Infotainment is good, customization is great, I drive with the 3 slashes displaying Nav, Radio and current consumption being displayed, each one has sub menus. Volume and air con work perfectly, no need for constant adjustment when driving. Remote pre heat or cool when the car is parked works perfectly, so hardly any need to even use air con! Also there is a favorite function that can be configured with 4 functions of your desire (the white square top right on screen)I have them as steering wheel heat, lane assist, hold function and internal lighting colour. Seats are sporty and comfortable, boot is a good size and deep since I don’t need the false floor. Speedo shows SOC and range etc all in one place. My old Kamiq feels like a dinosaur in comparison. Happy to answer any other questions although I’ve not had it that long.

[@JubbaDangerous]

Ahh….now it makes sense. Had my born V1 58kw for 2 weeks now (company car) and instantly realised the steering wheel buttons could be touch sensitive or pressed and wondered why passed reviews had not mentioned this. The updates on 2023 models explains this. Although I must say on few occasions whilst carrying out parking manoeuvres one handed I have accidentally activated the buttons. Agreed the Beats system is good, Much better then expected. Infotainment works, just need to get used to it and find your shortcuts. Also I never find the need to use the touch sensitive slider everyone complains about. I pretty much agree with your overall assessment…so far! I love the styling in & out, handles really well, and is practical enough for me, partner & child, whilst still being a smallish car. (Don’t want an SUV, especially in london). There are a few niggles but not deal breakers. Brakes are a bit lifeless and unresponsive at the top end however not such an issue in B mode which I mainly use. Feels a little crashy over humps but again I understand this is more common on e cars. Matt was right the gear selector is obscured by the steering wheel, annoying when you want to quickly bang it into reverse. I find myself having to look around that 2 spoked front pillar on drivers side at times. Having to set up my driver assist and preferred individual modes every start up is tedious but maybe this can be saved by settings up a profile…not had time to look. And where is my back seat armrest/cup holder ski hatch???? Was meant to be included, even on V1s. But honestly I’m quite happy overall, so far.

[@asfentantono]

Does it record video when there is movement near the car when parked? Like what the Tesla does? Thanks

[@iain8837]

@@asfentantono No, you would need to buy a Dash Cam and hard wire it for this function, I’ve read that some people have done this.

[@iain8837]

Update, 2 annoying things to mention, if you buy the 77kw battery and certain options, there is no middle seat in the rear, ie. Only 2 seat belts. This is due to the weight of the car reaching a certain limit. You can not spec a panoramic roof either with the 77kw car. Also, my car has a strange noise from that front axle or wheels, like a humming vibration noise, which isn’t affected by tyre rotation speed, but more by road surface. It is definitely not normal so will contact the garage about that soon. Tyre are Michelin Pilot Sport EV, 235-40-20

[@taylorthrall7321]

I'm thinking about getting a Born V1, from your experience did you ever feel like the car needed the upgraded suspension optional extra or did it feel okay, especially over bumps and pot holes?

[@davidecastagno3607]

I would for sure take the cupra over the id3, the design is much more better. In my opinion the front of the cupra is very convincing even if its aggressive, the id3 seem like a weird baby smiling. I like also the interior more

[@staigenerator2949]

I love the way most Volkswagens look on the outside though, tbf. Their design language is iconic and chic

[@m1st3rn1ceguy]

I love the Cupras design, but here in Belgium its pricing just doesn’t make any sense… Same goes for the model3 Which is for some reason way more expensive then comparable cars.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Me too love the front of the Born. Looked like Cupra TCR.

[@TermlessHGW]

Tesla's sell in big numbers. That's why they can jack up the price without any worries.

[@JALC-x]

@@TermlessHGW that's silly, if every manufacturer believed that then there would be no such thing as a budget car. Tesla's are competing in two spaces: the luxury segment and the EV segment. People are beginning to realise that Tesla's are inferior in most ways to EVs made by traditional brands, so why would they artificially inflate the price of their cars?

[@TermlessHGW]

@@JALC-x to make money for old Elon. It's the most basic rule of business, if a product is selling well you raise the price of each unit. Not the opposite as some might think.

[@MrAdopado]

@@JALC-x You are falling for the anti Tesla rhetoric maybe. No car is perfect but people are much readier to turn a blind eye to an questionmarks over the competition than to a Tesla. People are buying Model 3 and Model Y at an ever increasing rate ... that's the reality and unfortunately supply and demand says the price is therefore going to be higher.

[@adamwickerts8680]

Everybody on KZbin complaining about the volume buttons!! Me and my wife have had the car for 4 months now, we love those buttons!! Never "accidentally" pressed it with my palm! Not even my wife. I'll say that again, not even my wife. It's a really good car, love it!

[@magnuseilertsen598]

The cupra i think is the best looking between it and its brother id3, looks more sporty and love the styling with copper and black/darker colors

[@artemis83]

The born basically is an Id.3 with most of the interiors fixed and the front. I actually don't get what are the similar-priced alternatives that are faster.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep.

[@pb7870]

I assume you don’t mean petrol or diesel alternatives?

[@artemis83]

@@pb7870 exactly, talking about an ev I do not consider petrol and diesel as alternatives. I can't think something alternative to the born/Id.3 on the market. The Tesla model 3 and the ionic 5 are way bigger (and pricier), maybe there's some compact suv, I don't know, like the C40 or the e-niro? But of course they are SUV. A straight c-segment hatchback full EV with comparable performance? The Mégane e-tech it's not on the market, maybe just the Nissan Leaf, but it's still a 4.50+ meters car.

[@joeb4294]

It's funny that all car reviewers act like bigger is always better, and "more practical". It may have less cargo capacity than other cars, but that's because it is a smaller car which can be more practical in other ways.

[@Xenon0000000000001]

Yes, they should have a test where they try and get out of the car in a tight parking space or squeeze through a gap in traffic.

[@xtremesplit1321]

defo prefer this over the ID.3, just does it for me over the VW. But I’d still take the IONIQ 5

[@mikseinimikelpaa]

I thought so too, but seeing them side-by-side in real life changed my opinion

[@emrefifty5281]

both this and id.3 are butt ugly

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@mikseinimikelpaa the Id3 looked like Citroen Saxo.

[@Difaro5]

6:30 As a owner of a Alfa Romeo 147 which has the same "rear" button to operate rear windows, it's a no issue problem you just get used to it the problem is when you're driving a car that has standard 4 window buttons and by mistake you open rear windows not the front

[@purwantiallan5089]

You own 147 before, Difaro5? Wow. Interesting.

[@Difaro5]

@@purwantiallan5089 I still own it

[@Andy-si1pl]

haha funny that as i accidentally press the rear mode button because its touch sensitive

[@bruts82]

Does look alot better than the id3 but losing a seat for extra range is awful considering the competition out there. Software issues on all these vag motors are here to stay. Haptic button s on a steering wheel is carnage

[@SigmaJAD]

Been driving this car for a week. Software issues: 0. Haptic button issue isn't an issue either. Get used to it. Yes they could've implemented better but it's not that big a problem (havent brushed by mistake yet). Sliders on infotainment a doddle.

[@bruts82]

@@SigmaJAD I’ll hold tuff ,it ll be interesting to see a revert back to buttons after this lot

[@SigmaJAD]

@@bruts82 got to applaud them for trying different. I can live with it.

[@laslobeer]

I have the Cupra Born and I absolutely love it :)

[@entity_dragons2013]

Me too, have the V3 model , traded a cupra formentor v2 for it

[@ጽጽ]

Yes Mat that awning will definitely come in handy when I'm camping in the mountains lol

[@Cheedee]

This looks way better than the ID3

[@narvuntien]

Yep, its on my shortlist. But its just a little more expensive than I'd like :/ but it is also more powerful than other EV hatchback options. Notably, the ORA Cat.

[@mariusmusi4497]

The front looks 10 times better than ID3

[@kristians2704]

the entire exterior and interior looks 10 times better than the ID3

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Still not impressed with either tbh. I'd still have the Cupra though, given that it's more sporty and such.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@kristians2704 yup. Also has 14 more horsepower than ID3.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@TFSIChristmas ID3 only has 263, while the Born has 277.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks also ID3 has worse performance spec than Born. ID3 only has 125mph top speed.

[@zyneeee]

carwow really be making simple titles now

[@lms12_]

They didn't even try here

[@DrMcMoist]

Does exactly what it says on the tin.

[@Jcn-01]

Straight to the point tho

[@emrefifty5281]

No Bullshit just Facts

[@ewan_clegg06]

You should bring back group tests, I miss them, and sometimes they’re more interesting than just singular tests

[@purwantiallan5089]

I hope in the next video, Carwow brought it back.

[@TumeloMaletee]

The Cupra Born looks far better than most small cars today by far. It has this cubism design theme might not be your preference but for me I would buy it. And Mat🌚you keep complimenting the Cupra more than the VW ID3

[@giorgio9035]

I’ve seen this live on road and is very great looking car i like that.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yup. This compact even can rival Yaris GR sometimes.

[@Jezee213]

I really like that bronze colour on the front of the grill! it goes really nice with the colour of the car itself.

[@666JGNotts]

The quoted range figures of all EVs are still very much flawed in my opinion. The only time you are worried about range is when you're going on a longer journey and I suspect 99% of all longer journeys are done at speeds over 55mph and probably mostly at 70mph. They should be forced to quote range figures for driving at 70mph as part of the specifications.

[@johnstonlee]

It’s easy. Just take range figures as best case scenario, when just like mpg quotes they always come out at 30% less. So a range of 300 is realistically 210 etc

[@kelindrawn]

Yeah, I wish they would do something like ev database does. four values: City summer, city winter, highway summer and highway winter.

[@MrAdopado]

Manufacturers are obliged to use WLTP standard test numbers when quoting range. It's supposed to help having a consistent scale when comparing one model with another. WLTP is also responsible for the fact that ICE car mpg is also way different from the variations you get in reality. Though there's nothing stopping manufacturers also giving real life examples with lower numbers in practice they don't ... for obvious marketing reasons.

[@markh7288]

Agreed. In fact most people in Europe drive at 80mph so it would be right to get these figures too.

[@okithdesilva129]

I love the design of this new Cupra Born and it looks so sporty! The way it performs is insane! I love this Cupra Born!

[@nosmoking7851]

I like it, nice option for future EV drivers. Not sure that it looks much better than ID3, but it looks much better than tesla (any model).

[@lp3860]

Test drove this in the northern European winter and ordered one. The ride is so much more comfortable in those conditions than in the Model 3, for example. Also the price is way lower. Personally i liked the styling better (in the interior at least) than the ID3, but that's a personal preference. We have terrible weather for 4-5 months of the year, so the ride comfort is the most important thing. Frameless windows and Tesla door handles are not ideal either, because most of us have to park outside during the winter.

[@paulista9862]

Exactly, the frameless windows in my Audi A5 is a pain in the ass wintertime.

[@taylorthrall7321]

I'm thinking about getting a Born V1, from your experience did you ever feel like the car needed the upgraded suspension optional extra or did it feel okay, especially over bumps and pot holes?

[@bjiz1]

@@taylorthrall7321 Do yourself a favour and buy a different car, I have one and although it's the prettiest car i've ever owned it's by far the worst car i've ever had (and I started with a €500 Corsa!). It's slow to charge, it's not giving accurate range estimates, the touch buttons are a pain to live with. The view is appaling, you can't see a thing out of the back and the rear view camera is really askward and as it's low down in the bumper, always dirty and unusable. On the front the A pillars block everything coming from side streets. Just don't

[@babisotonggg]

i always like SEAT design.. it's superb

[@CraigThomasLive]

I really took to the Cupra Born as soon as I saw it. So much so that I have ordered a V3 58kwh e-boost model in aurora blue with 20” wheels and a glass roof 😎

[@kevincarterqw]

When is the delivery date for it? My ID3 is a long long way from been delivered

[@taylorthrall7321]

I'm thinking about getting a Born V1, from your experience did you ever feel like the car needed the upgraded suspension optional extra or did it feel okay, especially over bumps and pot holes?

[@hyper8545]

I like the design and style Seat does with these cupras. I wish vw would do this. Seat takes notes from audi. Vw should do that as well

[@antonthompson7838]

Don’t forget this car is the sportier version of the SEAT El Born when it eventually comes out, the car that this will be up against is the ID.3 GTX when it comes out, which will have seats like this car. peace✌️

[@andrewmontague2636]

The biggest plus on this car over ID.3 is the interior material quality- which is far better. Nicer car all round though- what ID.3 should have been

[@need4speed290]

Front is pretty nice but there’s something wrong with the rear these shapes don’t add up.

[@purwantiallan5089]

The Cupra Born has 277bhp.

[@UnrealLG100]

The front reminds me of the first gen Peugeot 208, with the narrow headlights and the bar acros them.

[@JackDanger99]

Mat looks like he’s in full Dad mode with the 5 o’clock shadow and the sweater. 😅 For the record, I prefer the Cupra’s front end!

[@NerdyNomadJohn]

Some Of us like daddies

[@angryslaw9055]

Can't wait for 2022 Astra review, car looks absolutely amazing in black

[@raimondogualazzini]

Hi, I watch all of your videos and I must say you're review are really good but can I suggest something that is missing? Can you add interior lighting of the cars in the dark/night. I recently drove a car and night time came and was a dark affair , front and back 😂 unlike some cars like Merc who a literally a disco ball. Thanks you

[@robsmith1a]

It will be interesting to see the pricing of the Mégane E Tech. It certainly looks more appealing to me than the VW group offerings.

[@MarvinTortas]

Mat, it would be awesome if in future videos Carwow starts to present as well the numbers of consumption and charging in metric units. Like the range in km, and consumption in kWh/100km. It would be pretty appreciated! Congrats to all the team for the work!

[@brahim374]

With all honesty and credibility, you are the best in your field, although I do not understand English, but I am a fan of you. I wish you all success and excellence. Thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mohamednassef2177]

Matt's comment over squeeky brakes is priceless 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

Cupra is still such a cool brand, it’s coming to Australia soon

[@dreamcrusher112]

Costs more than a real performance cupra did one year ago. Funny to see it has the same pedals as my ICE car. Was hoping they'd fix the infotainment button issue. Good to see they've sorted the cupholders.

[@arturasaranauskas6386]

Looks stunning, but the price is mad. And if you pay over £30000 for the car you would espect les plastic sound interior. My final verdict-£12000

[@MariusBudin]

What do you mean it's similar in price with the Model 3? Not even close, in Spain, the Tesla *starts* from €52K

[@BugMagnet]

I think it is a UK thing. But I was asking myself the same question. In the EU it is certainly not the case and these 2 cars play in different price ranges.

[@danrspen]

The ID.3 starts encroaching on the Model3’s price (or it did before the latest price hike by Tesla) once you spec it up to a similar standard. I imagine the it’s similar with the Born.

[@BugMagnet]

@@danrspen That depends on how you define similar spec I suppose. It is a hard comparison anyway since they are very different apart from the ranges they get. e.g. you can get a 400hp ID3 as much as you can get a Model 3 with HUD and 21st century headlights (unless Tesla did a great leap in technology that I did not notice).

[@timscott3027]

The cheapest Id/born is about £34k here last time I checked, and the cheapest Tesla is about £44k give or take, but the point is this car only makes sense in cheaper trim, as once you get full spec you could probably have a low spec Tesla which is very similar, just a little larger.

[@BugMagnet]

@@timscott3027 Still depends on use case. For me personally if I could chose between a Born and a model 3 for the same price, I would still go with the Cupra. Turns better, easier to park and I can get far more use out of a nice HUD, functioning speed limit detection and a hatchback over a sedan that accellerates very quickly. Of course that is different for everybody, especially drivers living in regions where superchargers make a big difference.

[@SnCroadster]

Nailed it with great looks!!! I love the looks of it. Wheels are great also!

[@MattLavergne4]

I mean... We don't get either here in Canada... But as a Fiesta ST owner.... The Cupra is calling my name! I'm shocked Matt doesn't like it seeing as it hails the same kind of aesthetic as the EV6 in a way.

[@Jo_Wardy]

Love the look of these Spanish hot ev hatches so glad they are coming to Australia. Bit more expensive then I think they should be but other then that they are cool. Interior is ok not the most amazing but still cool

[@HarzeM444]

New intro is flawless! I LOVED IT!

[@georgedowns4034]

it is anything but flawless...

[@frangalarza]

I noticed that the screen has the menu on the left, which is quite inconvenient for LHD countries.

[@JaNNeX1234]

Gloovebox doesnt have so much space because you got the steering wheel on the wrong side😂 On the left side is always the fuse box. Thats why on a right steering car the glove Box is smaller

[@JALC-x]

RHD is the traditionally correct side for the steering wheel but we won't get into all of that, as for the fuse box though it's only on the left side because it makes sense in more markets, and most manufacturers are too cheap and lazy to move it across for RHD markets

[@bign3ck]

Great car, just drove one, got 4 miles per kwh and with 77kw batteries, you can get over 300 miles.

[@okithdesilva129]

Mat thank you so much for this insane video!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Thanks Okith.

[@eranjanak]

the light switches don't ever get used if you put it on auto mode so its fine its behind the gear selector no?

[@HondaGamingRage]

I love hatchback this car is so cute and adorable 🙂🙂

[@rodrigofazendeiro8914]

The most expensive Cupra on sale in Portugal is the CUPRA Formentor 2.5 TSI DSG 4Drive VZ5 with 390hp that costs 77 945€

[@user-xw7ui8wv7o]

Given that the Born/ID3 are ground up electric cars, the lack of a front boot is quite shocking

[@simondehaas8784]

The bonnet is really short. They've maximised manoeuvrability which is why the car is shorter than all others with similar interior space. Much better than having a longer bonnet just to add a frunk

[@domcobb7205]

I have an ID3 and yes, there would be no space at all for a frunk because the A pillar is very stretched, in order to maximize interior space. Furthermore, all the space in the frunk is occupied by the heat pump, which is an option that I have selected, the 12 volt battery and the washing fluid.

[@slanahesh]

Because they obviously used what would be redundant extra storage space to put all the supplementary electronics etc to maximise cabin space and make maintenance easier.

[@IM-bp6uc]

I would like to know if these screens have brought any advantage to physical buttons? Or if the same thing remains and it was just another way for automakers to save money with less materials!

[@yissibiiyte]

It's just money saving. Same as there being no buttons to control the rear windows and the temperature slider having no backlighting.

[@baltogames1501]

I think they really nailed the design for the Cupra and Leon back in 2015. They just don't look as good any more.

[@jimmljammlz]

as I 2017 Leon owner I have to agree :)

[@redline589]

this Cupra is 100bhp less and weighs 300kg more than the old petrol one, this joke shouldn't be called a Cupra.

[@pb7870]

@@redline589 100% Cupra used to mean something special and exciting but not anymore

[@AmperahGaming]

@@pb7870 true. I feel like every other car I see is the 150hp Formentor..

[@jamessingh7391]

Been waiting for this review for so long

[@purwantiallan5089]

Me too, James.

[@radudeATL]

Very attractive thing. Much better than the ID.3 Shame about the infotainment and ux issues…

[@mehrshadvr4]

The front looks sick on this. So mean looking.

[@myharryface]

Wish we had this as an option (and the ID3) in the US.

[@mikecopperwhite4101]

Not sure I agree with all your comments, Cupra has a far better looking front end than the boring look of the ID3 😊 also the drive toggle why do you need to see it, you know where it is just feel for it. 🤷🏼‍♂️ anyway good vid and good review 👍🏻

[@JubbaDangerous]

Regarding the gear selector. After two weeks ownership I still don’t just ‘find it’ more like ‘fumble for it’. Bit annoying when your used to quickly banging a manual into reverse for a quick manoeuvre. Learning and looking in the born is quicker, but annoying. Who knows might be able to find in time…without fumbling around or looking 😂

[@peteruk8925]

Like to have known real world range of the 77 kW battery model 👌

[@Nano.9.11]

A friend has the id4 and the real world range is over 400-450 kilometers

[@peteruk8925]

Many thanks

[@mecharoo]

The gear selector placement and the fusebox in the glove box are cost cutting/don't care measures for the RHD market. also if they want you to select 'rear' before rolling the rear windows up/down, whats to stop them from putting only one switch and making you select which exact window you want to roll? so much cost cutting going on in this car.

[@CarbonMotorsEU]

Matt, nothing wrong with the drive-select switch to be hidden behind the wheel. And the lights switches (the latter is almost always known Auto)... Please, don't look for fake or phony defects on cars. I get it: you don't spend much time with cars you review and you have to produce videos everyday. But please do not put fake arguments for the sake of selling us the good and the bad.

[@OurWorldIsBroken]

"Someone just texted me".... great improvisation :)

[@mr2gti]

That isn't a bad looking car to be fair. Awaiting the Renault / Alpine 5 myself.

[@entity_dragons2013]

Just purchased V3 Born, traded my Cupra v2 Formentor in for it. Still think the interior is way better than the born, but I'm more than happy with my purchase 😁

[@taylorthrall7321]

I'm thinking about getting a Born V1, from your experience did you ever feel like the car needed the upgraded suspension optional extra or did it feel okay, especially over bumps and pot holes?

[@okithdesilva129]

It's another insane video!

[@garden-Railway]

Tried to spec one up ,sunroof not available with big 77kwh battery!

[@simonsinclair3784]

I shortlisted the Cupra Born but in the end, I ordered the new Kia Niro EV.

[@keithblackwood4475]

Being a Kia owner I was looking forward to the Niro e, but after seeing it in the flesh it was very dull looking vehicle, such a shame.

[@simonsinclair3784]

@@keithblackwood4475 It's all about opinions and I think it's a big improvement in looks, both inside and outside than the old Niro. I thought it looked better in the flesh than in photo's.

[@Neojhun]

A properly design diffuser on EVs is kind of important for Aerodynamic Efficiency not handling. It's about better cutting through the air for more range. Soo it kind of does an alot for an important job.

[@r0ut366]

The Seat doesn't have a diffuser. It's only cosmetic. And therefore (in my opinion) better left off entirely.

[@Neojhun]

@@r0ut366 Nope that rear diffuser on the Cupra is NOT just cosmetic. You could probably see a measurable range loss if you change it to a worse aerodynamic shape. Sure it's not for handling performance purposes. But it's used for a different purpose on BEVs.

[@r0ut366]

@@Neojhun quoting caranddriver: A diffuser acts as an expansion chamber to manage the air as it exits from underneath the car and reintegrates it with higher-pressure ambient air. Smoothing this transition reduces turbulence and drag in the car's wake and improves airflow under the car. The Cupra just appears to have some diffuser lookalike edges "stuck on" to the lower back panel. Between these, there needs to be openings to an expansion/hollow area. I can't see any evidence of these. Such fake "diffusers" are common in lots of cars now a days because apparently some people like them. And yes, I've read the claims on the Seat web site: "The never-before-seen rear end features a horizontal light signature and diffuser for greater dynamism and efficiency" I don"t even agree with their comments on dynamism!

[@AbnormalAspirations]

VAG are really struggling with this electrification phase.

[@IAmSoMuchBetterThanYou]

The front of the ID3 says ‘Volkswagen’ even from a distance. The Capra front end says ‘what’s that’?

[@RobHill00]

ID 3 looks awful, this is definitely an upgrade!

[@elliebrown2177]

i test drove it today and i found that the panel with drive, reverse etc wasn’t hidden by the steering wheel? i could read and see it perfectly, maybe it was just due to my height though

[@AgentSmith911]

I like that it's RWD, but it'd be nice if it had 300 hp and a bit wider tyres

[@troop73oo]

I think the speed display compliments the center screen perfectly, just the right size and just what the Tesla modal 3 could do with.

[@effervescence5664]

With the larger battery pack you can't have the panoramic roof either. So you lose a seat and it's not more luxurious to boot.

[@SlapRoundTheChops]

Test drove this today and it was mint. Think I’m going to get one

[@TheCardinal365]

As someone that has a soft spot for VW, I like the Cupra front more... quite a lot more.

[@chrishorlock3932]

front end looks fantastic!! its got prescence

[@R1YoutubeClips]

For 34k this car is awful, only good thing is its electric. Great honest review. The negatives far outweigh the positives.

[@katzicael]

I LOOOOOOOOOOVE how this looks! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

[@lilsubedi2763]

Mat, your hair looks like the iPhone 13

[@markfletcher9791]

The reviewer questions as to why Cupra bothered with a REAR button versus just having separate front and rear window buttons. Good point. However the user manual does partially explain Cupra’s logic. That REAR button has other functional purposes. Excerpt from manual: Press and hold the button to activate the comfort opening and closing of electric windows on all doors. When the function is activated, the light on the button flashes. All windows can now be opened or closed simultaneously with one of the two buttons