I ordered one today. Interesting to see the comments, most people suggest Tesla model 3, but I personally hate Tesla model 3 and Y. I have tried them, They are not comfortable at all. I have watched every single review for cupra Born from UK, I have yet to see one with negative comments on its comfort and drivability. I believe it will sell like a hot cake. Afaik, today it has sold over 200 units in the first few hours after pre-order open.
@gbw28 Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome that you’ve ordered one. I’ve watched heaps of reviews about the Born and it seems like a great car. Love the look of it too, also this red colour is magnificent on the Born. What colour did you go for?
@howardtang618 Жыл бұрын
@@gbw28 I was deciding between Blue and White. And ended up getting a white one.
@gbw28 Жыл бұрын
@@howardtang618 Nice! Enjoy your new ride when it arrives.
@bt8671 Жыл бұрын
Will sell very well and is a solid electric, with no real competition in its price bracket. The more volume of elec that enter Australia the increased money spent on the charger network, the more elec cars people will buy and in turn more elec options will be come available.
@GlenB1963 Жыл бұрын
Looks great, big battery and range. Price seems bang on. Elon Musk will never get one cent from me as he has shown his true colours. I like the kona, but this just jumped in front. Tom, I can't wait for the real world range test.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
I look forward to doing that testing soon!
@AL-ib3lu Жыл бұрын
The 2023 Kona looks amazing
@alexandermoore2982 Жыл бұрын
Cupra's copper accents are cute, but work much less well when the car they're on isn't a neutral (i.e. black, white, grey). On this red car the difference in color between the body and the accents are so minimal it looks rather off, they should offer a black or gunmetal accent option with this sort of body color.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Red is the only bright colour.
@Zuzoz7 ай бұрын
Dear Tom @Chasing Cars, I'm sorry you only reviewed the higher range Dinamica seats, while the car you drove had the standard version of the seats. Can you remember how they compared to each other? So, apart from the material (and massage function), is there any real difference in the seating comfort?
@coldude2559 Жыл бұрын
It's a bargain @ 62k ....not!
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
OK!
@EnShinNoi Жыл бұрын
It's not the 4 seats that bothers me, it's that the "middle seat" has been made into a bucket. It looks worse and has created uneven ground for a dog.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Yeah, seems like they thought it would be storage for two outboard passengers. Maybe that’s appropriate for Europe, where this size of car is a family vehicle (not like here)
@jakeeus Жыл бұрын
I thought it was a great idea for the passengers. Nothing worse than sitting in the back of a car and losing your stuff all over the place because there's no where to put it
@Nardi330 Жыл бұрын
The hole in the middle is perfect for the tissue box. My GR Yaris has something similar in the rear seat too.
@neverleftthe80s29 Жыл бұрын
Need to point something out here. There was not just 1 car shown in this video. The inside of 1 car had the option packs fitted with the blue seats with 4 seats, the one you were driving in was standard grey interior. You should have shown us BOTH interiors, that would have been great to see them. Thank you for the video in saying that.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Did as much as I could in howling rain conditions.
@neverleftthe80s29 Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars Shame about the rain, appreciate those issues. Really good video, like all of yours I must say, I was watching and went hang on there is 2 interiors here. I do like the Born a lot, I think they will sell very well. I do not understand why they cannot finish the inside of the door panels better, especially the back doors with some arm padding material.
@WarrenWilliams3112 Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars The middle rear head rest threw me on the Drive test. Makes sense.
@Dan4096 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the road during test!
@granthaley867 Жыл бұрын
Even the Tesla model 3 Standard range plus will be noticeably quicker to 100 kph. Disappointing Cupra won't be offering any app support in Australia.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that is disappointing (but imagine it’ll come later). The 0-100 claim seems slow, let’s see what we get in independent testing.
@chrisj7903 Жыл бұрын
Who needs astonishing 0-100 times .... you can hardly do it anywhere nowadays! Born does 0-100 in 7 secs, a tad slower than the 1995 Nisson 200SX I enjoyed for many years. That car was no slouch ... and Born will still be heaps of fun too.
@thehoysauce Жыл бұрын
Would like to have known if the seats fold down flat. Could you include that in future reviews, please?
@edl8111 Жыл бұрын
Is it a LiFePO battery ? Expensive, small, extra $ to bring it up to other car levels. Some are saying cheapest EV compared to Atto 3 (refuse to buy an Atto when they increased the price the day before I was booked in for second test ride/order placement). $62k vrs now Atto 3 $51k. Can't wait for MG4 drive. Sales people at Cupra so in the dark as to battery types, ranges, anything technical from my last "showroom" visit. Couldn't even quote boot space, tech details on the Hybrid. Pass.
@stizzygrayson5541 Жыл бұрын
Cool car, but wait for the model refresh in a year or so’s time which has already been announced.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Could be good advice
@whatthe6532 Жыл бұрын
Yes. Will be softer inside and will ditch the haptic bs(Tomas from autogefuhl) controls on the steering wheel.
@WarrenWilliams3112 Жыл бұрын
Did the announcement talk about when is the refresh is happening?
@luckyluke95 Жыл бұрын
7:33 Why the interior is different when you driving ? It’s not the same seat ? Thanks
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Different filming cars
@stephenmuller5098 Жыл бұрын
Looks neat. It will be interesting to see what the release of Sodium Ion batteries in the not too distant future will have on the resale value of a lot of the current range of electric vehicles.
@benpatana7664 Жыл бұрын
Nice review Tom. I may be imagining it, but the vehicle you tested looks a bit average compared to the one you drove earlier in Barcelona. Are we getting a de-specced version here in Aus (eg blander interior etc.)?
@SM-km7oc Жыл бұрын
I'm interested in a small long range hatch, but it's a heavy car, did you get any impression of what its passing ability (ie 80-120km) was like ? Also, having such old fashioned "drum" rear brakes! did you get any impression of what the braking was like in real world driving? and finally, how quiet did you find it comparitively at 100km?
@digitaldreamer8637 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Very heavy for a compact hatchback. This is the issue. Tesla has the lightest and most efficient cars, but they lack the model diversity and European styling. What do you do? 🤷🏽♂️
@iain883710 ай бұрын
The 80-120 is very good, EV excel in this area due to instant full torque, even if peak power isn’t wow! It doesn’t matter about drum brakes, you have to press the brakes pretty hard to even activate the brakes, so it regens most of the time without you realising.
@adorolivar1340 Жыл бұрын
I have ordered Tesla Y and looking for a smaller hatchback but this Born is slow, heavy, no power tail gate and cost is not far from Tesla 3 so I guess model 3 still a more compelling buy
@chrisrathjan1501 Жыл бұрын
Keen. But also really like one pedal driving in my previous EVs. Do you think this can be achieved via firmware update?
@andrewmclean6555 Жыл бұрын
I love the VW Golf shape, practicality and driving dynamics, on all models. However, this car is too expensive given that a base model Tesla carries 5 people, has more storage space, has a way better infotainment screen and has the supercharger network. The Tesla is also more efficient and lighter. And, the MG4 is coming out next year, which will shake things up a bit….even if it’s a bit cheap looking inside and doesn’t look great. Sell the Born for $50k drive away and it would be a winner. Impossible I know given the cost to produce and import them. You may as well buy a Golf GTI.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
I think they’ll still sell every unit they can bring in - Polestar doesn’t seem to be struggling to do so at a higher price point and lower range - and the Born has a far better back seat. Adults barely fit in P2 rear … as I found out over six months with it
@andrewmclean6555 Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars The Tesla is however, really bumpy and uncomfortable on our awful Sydney roads, and I read the Polestar is worse. I love the look of the Polestar. Please car makers, put adaptive dampers on your heavy EVs. Our roads are hopeless!! But, I’m sure the build quality will be better than the Teslas. And the Born does look amazing.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I didn’t love the ride quality of the Polestar 2 I ran - and Tesla ride quality isn’t great either! I am really hoping the Born rides comfortably. Maybe the performance pack on adaptive dampers is a better bet? Won’t be sure until we can, you know, hit bumps in them
@paulpavlou9294 Жыл бұрын
I’ve ordered a fully optioned model which is closer to 70k. European reviews show the heads-up displays with the navigation module included which sadly isn’t in the Australian spect car. If you want navigation it’s only through google maps or Wase if you connect via cable and that goes for music as well. The Born has disc brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rear in this 2 ton car. You cannot get a sun roof as in the European models. Why wasn’t I told? I feel a little short changed. Please look at all the specs for a comprehensive review.
@chrisj7903 Жыл бұрын
I've ordered one too. I'm pretty sure the HUD is actually included in AU, refrrred to as AR-HUD . I assume that AR stands for Augmented Reality 🙂
@chrisj7903 Жыл бұрын
It's specced in the base model, doesn't require the Interior or Performance Pack
@paulpavlou9294 Жыл бұрын
Well I had hoped so, but was told that it wouldn’t be included in the Australian spect car as the GPS module in Europe uses a SIM card that wasn’t compatible here in Australia, and so the module will have been left out. This GPS modular also controls the heads up display as I understand it. So I would like to think it’s coming, but it’s not a deal breaker if it doesn’t as there are too many other positives compared to other EV’s at this price point. It’s probably the only drivers ev out there that has some style and will be fun to drive.
@chrisj7903 Жыл бұрын
I agree, but I'd really like a HUD. Fingers crossed ...
@richieduck67 Жыл бұрын
4 seats is a deal breaker if you want option packs
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
For some maybe, but wouldn’t be a deal breaker for my use - can’t remember the last time I needed the fifth pew
@purplehazeffc Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars Same. My last new car I brought was May 2018. Have never had 5 ppl on board. 4 yes just a cpl of times.
@WarrenWilliams3112 Жыл бұрын
It looked like greater comfort for the rear 2 passengers. That'll work for my needs.
@AndrewSheldon Жыл бұрын
I get impression back seat is one piece. Nice if you lowered it to see how it sits flat. Price will fall $50k to match tesla falls.
@panderiz5 Жыл бұрын
In what world would you buy this over a model 3? Under 50k maybe
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
A world where you don’t want a Model 3
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
It’s also 10% / $6000 cheaper than a Model 3 RWD - like, some people would definitely think the jump is worth it but the prices aren’t that close
@mrsjenz06 Жыл бұрын
Touché @@chasingcars also, a world where you don’t want to give Elon Musk your money and when you want an EV, that doesn’t routinely catch fire 🔥😒
@panderiz5 Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars fair enough, I just feel once your in that territory while it is that but extra there are some notable upsides that Tesla offers. That said, not all features some feel are as important and styling isn’t for everyone. Love the vids and the opinions you bring to the otherwise uninformed (eg me) 👍
@panderiz5 Жыл бұрын
@@mrsjenz06 Who propagates this rubbish about these cars catching fire seriously? You read one headline from a lock bait media, wow
@BreakingWildGaming Жыл бұрын
the weight is a surprise. Thought it would be lighter.
@chrisj7903 Жыл бұрын
Not really a surprise, EVs are always heavier than an equiv. gas-guzzler simply because the batteries need to be a LOT heavier (than a petrol tank) to give the EV repectable range. A typical hot-hatch weighs 1500+ kg these days, so adding several 100kg's for the batteries explains why they're 1900kg+. Note the reviewed Born is the big battery = heavier 77kWh version. There is a lighter 58kWh version overseas (about 100kg lighter from memory).
@hsv215i Жыл бұрын
Certainly an interesting car and one of the more compelling EV's but that price is ambitious.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
The sales numbers will be interesting
@aaron1823 Жыл бұрын
It’s too heavy for such a small car, it’s slow, no OTA updates, VW software which is a nightmare, save up a little more and get a Model 3 RWD which smashes it..
@hsv215i Жыл бұрын
2,000kg is insane for a small car
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Hefty boi
@GR8Tmate Жыл бұрын
Get a Tesla Model 3 & put up with that gawd aweful build quality? No thanks - I would sooner take Cupra build quality any day over the week over that Tesla junk.
@sad6549775 Жыл бұрын
@@GR8Tmate Agree. As a lexus owner that is 13 years old, this still feels too expensive for not having squishy luxuries everywhere. But, in saying that, most people don't care about fit and finish as much as enthusiasts do...hence, why MG or Tesla is selling.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Hard to ignore that it’s $6000 cheaper than a model 3 RWD - may be worth the jump but the prices aren’t super close
@cartmann227 Жыл бұрын
Great car and first review.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@neverleftthe80s29 Жыл бұрын
Got a question for you, is there any electric car available with a spare wheel/space saver? This is an impressive car, but need at least a space saver for driving out of the city. People seem to not even notice this anymore. Perfect 2nd car for me. No possible chance of getting that BS range. The only way of getting close is to turn off the AC and in absolute perfect conditions. Complete nonsense and it needs to be called out. -20% in real world driving at a guess.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
The only full EV we could find with a spare wheel is the Audi E-tron SUV, which has a space saver spare in Australia. All other BEVs we researched had no spare. Happy to be corrected on that. As for your remarks on range - we now conduct independent range tests. We have only just started but so far, the results of our highway test is 7% less than the WLTP claim: BYD Atto 3 (claim 397km, actual 366km, 8% less) Genesis GV60 (claim 465km, actual 435km, 6% less) Porsche Taycan GTS (claim 438km, actual 404km, 8% less) Mercedes EQB350 (claim 395km, actual 373km, 6% less) There was one outlier - the Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, which did better than WLTP (claim 389km, actual 462km, 18% better)
@neverleftthe80s29 Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars That is fantastic information. Thank you. In a ICE vehicle the real range is not an issue of course, but it really matters with EV's in our country. I wonder if Cupra will offer a space saver that you can through in the hatch area as an option. Appreciate the response. Thanks again. I also think the Born in bang on at around 60K w/77kwh battery and it's high spec.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Further info on this question: www.chasingcars.com.au/guides/which-evs-have-a-spare-tyre-and-spare-wheel/
@narvuntien Жыл бұрын
It's issue is that MG M4 is basically the same car for 20K less. MGs software isn't great but neither is the VW/Cupra software. Need to get the dual motor version and physical buttons (give me regen paddles like the HYD/Kia) Has a bit more power than I thought and the range is great. I am likely to give it a test drive when it gets here.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
MG’s track record of releasing cars truly fit for Australian roads and driving has been speckled at best - let’s at least wait to test the MG4 in local conditions before heaping praise on it, IMO. Admittedly it sounds nothing like their mediocre existing product based on positive (foreign) reviews.
@narvuntien Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars we might not even see it in Australia for a year because of its UK popularity so if want RWD EV hatch next year this will likely be your only choice for a bit.
@digitaldreamer8637 Жыл бұрын
Wayyy too heavy. We need VW etc to catch up to Tesla re motor performance, efficiency, packaging and software. VW knows how to make comfortable, ergonomic and stylish cars, but just struggling with the EV drivetrains.
@stuw4055 Жыл бұрын
How were the windscreen wipers noting they’re sequenced for a left hand drive car? I imagine a bit annoying in those conditions and just due to laziness by car manufacturers.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Honestly I didn’t notice this and it was pretty wet. Maybe on a much longer drive I would have.
@stevenswann2835 Жыл бұрын
Agree. That big streak across my field of vision would drive me mad. Pretty poor from VW and Cupra not to offer RHD wipers. Especially on a $60k+ car.
@WarrenWilliams3112 Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars What does your Formentor have for wipers? I'm curious if the wiper config on the Drive test car, was maybe not fully spec'd for Oz, being a "one off" rather than full production.
@Peter-vn8ue Жыл бұрын
And the thick A pillar, hard to see vehicles approaching from your right without having to bob your head around to check.
@methoxy66 Жыл бұрын
And they left the charging port on the same side, so for us its on the drivers'/roadway side. Which effectively rules out kerb-side chargers like the new ones being mounted to telegraph poles, unless you want your charger smashed off by passing traffic. Also, the standard 215/50 R19 tyres don't appear readily available in the event of needing a replacement.
@AL-ib3lu Жыл бұрын
Well priced until you compare it to the MG4.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
The MG4 hasn’t been priced in Australia (December 2022).
@methoxy66 Жыл бұрын
The price with the interior package (that was recommended here) is the same price as the Hyundai Kona Elite Long Range, which is essentially the same size vehicle (on paper) with the same range (with its range proven on this very channel). All the safety and convenience features seem the same. The Cupra has the better styliing inside and out in a nice hatchback design, the great LED lighting, and the massaging seats (which no one online has ever commented on so presumably they aren't that great). The Kona Elite has the bland SUV styling, proper push button controls with a screen that no one complains about, sensible charging port location, and stock-standard tyre sizing. The MG4 isn't available in AU at this point, so there is no comparison to make. I went to my MG dealer to ask about future MG4 availability and trading in my MG ZS EV and was told "no idea".
@drumaasepp9899 Жыл бұрын
How does the power sent to the rear wheels differ to a RWD ICE vehicle with an lsd? Im not familiar with how a single motor on the rear axle distributes power to either wheel. I’m just thinking (trigger warning) I wouldn’t call a 2 tonne rear drive ICE vehicle with an open diff a drivers car. I appreciate your thought so am asking honestly. Second question is does it have a vehicle to load or vehicle to house/grid function? Didn’t look like it form the footage but sometimes they hide it somewhere.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
It doesn’t have an LSD, so you have to drive around that trait, though I didn’t struggle on track - fatter tyres, ESC off, rear danced around nicely
@andrewrobinson9279 Жыл бұрын
Great to see they got the battery size right, unlike MG and the ZS ev which has the smaller option battery.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Yes, good battery size imo
@NoLittlePink Жыл бұрын
At this price, why not a model 3?
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Model 3 is $6000 more expensive, for one thing - not pocket change for everybody
@waynehobbs5175 Жыл бұрын
More efficent than an MG EV ESSENCE and only $10k more. Looks roomier to. Panel gaps look ugly.
@sad6549775 Жыл бұрын
Cupra's own line offers better options (yes, it is not electric). The money saved can be used to offset any fuel costs for the next 5 years. If you are trying to be green, only a limited number of household with solar can do so.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Your last comment is really dependant on the grid make-up of the state in which you live - also, some rapid charging providers use 100% renewable energy (including Chargefox)
@bt8671 Жыл бұрын
Limited number of households, you make out like it's a very small number. It's like 3 million homes or 30% of the country and dare I say it's close to 80% for those buying electric cars
@tonyt2508 Жыл бұрын
What the heck. Four seats if you get any options!! You're pulling my leg. Great car for car journalists.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
What do you mean by that?
@jaisabai4155 Жыл бұрын
Any form of spare wheel inside that rear hatch which you opened?
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
No spare wheel unfortunately.
@stevenswann2835 Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars Is there an indented space for one?
@millin-avp-educationav-kin9128 Жыл бұрын
0-100?
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Claim of 7sec, let’s see what we actually get
@KenanTurkiye Жыл бұрын
Front reminds me of the Tesla Y the rear quarter Opel Crossland.
@hal3137 Жыл бұрын
Wow weight issue on rear axle , no thanks.
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
ADRs are quite a bit stricter on this than the rest of the world actually (are also Mercedes EQB350, which can have seven seats in Europe but not Australia due to rear axle load regulation)
@rotoehu9266 Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcarswhen ADRs are stricter than infamously overbearing EU regs you know it’s time they were dumped…
@jamesmoros1274 Жыл бұрын
Lol 62k for such a small unknown brand good luck.
@Mexxx65 Жыл бұрын
Don't let me comment on Cupra's (Seats) return to Australia!!!!
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
Seems plenty don’t agree with that - they’re holding 800+ orders for Formentor VZx ($67k DA).
@jakeeus Жыл бұрын
It's part of the VW group, I think its a pretty fair bet you know what you're getting. So I wouldn't call it small, given its backing, nor unknown since VWG products are generally pretty consistent. It's simply a new badge.
@bt8671 Жыл бұрын
Only small because it launched less than a year ago. Orders way out stripping supply. Vw doesn't have elec in Australia so all demand for anything VW backed in this price bracket at the minute will be funnelled to cupra.
@Mexxx65 Жыл бұрын
.... its not a Hot Hatch Tom .... its not even a Warm Hatch Its a VW ID.3 derivative, ie a RWD EV that drives like a FWD car. With just some Hot Hatch visuals. And 67k with cloth seats and no sunroof? The Premium model?? Hello Hyundai! 1990kgs and 310Nm.......(my magic number) 6.4!!!! Fgs my 22yr old warm hatch 206GTi is 5.4, a whole 1kg less for each Nm to move. And a Series3 1.8L 90's MX5, magic torque number was 6.2!
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
You know just as well as I do that hot hatchery isn’t about straight line speed, it’s about handling! And not sure what you mean about driving like a FWD car - I had it in ESC Sport and it had the tail out very enthusiastically under throttle
@bt8671 Жыл бұрын
Lol, better write cupra a letter saying their business is going to fail because people will buy 22 year old second hand french hatchbacks instead 🤣
@whatthe6532 Жыл бұрын
@@bt8671 Hahaha
@Mexxx65 Жыл бұрын
@@bt8671 Lol. I bought my 206 GTI for 3k with less than 1k on the clock, as a beater. IE it was cheap, a 3rd car! Not because I was looking for a French Hot Hatch! Still having said that, where I live in rural NSW, people will definitely buy old late model Peugeots. Not too sure about..Cupra's in the future.
@Mexxx65 Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars Well how does it compare to say a Ford Fiesta ST, or Focus ST, or the new premium BMW FWD Hot Hatch? I would be most interested in your opinions. Because just saying in isolation just driving on a smooth circuit in the wet, " had the tail out very enthusiastically under throttle", doesn't sat much at all. "enthusiastic" does not make a Hot Hatch...Excitement does!!!!
@stizzygrayson5541 Жыл бұрын
Soon to arrive MG4 will destroy this and most other cheaper evs
@bennybong360 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a Prius
@chasingcars Жыл бұрын
The new, cool Prius, or the old, distinctly uncool Prius? You tell me
@whatthe6532 Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars Tom you’ve got the gloves on. Good on you.
@Peter-vn8ue Жыл бұрын
My extended range BYD Atto 3 represents better value for money, has more features, 12.8 inch rotating infotaiment screen, 5 seats, bigger boot, 7.3 seconds to 100kms, sunroof, electric liftgate, OTA updates, and software that's responsive and works. This is just a VW id3 with different panels. It comes off the same VW production line in Germany. Given the VW Ev global supply issues, I read somewhere that only 500 Cupra Borns are allocated for Australia in 2023 with a delivery window of April to October.