Cupra Born VZ review | Cupra have finally got this car so right!
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Definitely not dual motor . It’s a single RWD 326bhp
It doesn’t have 371bhp. If I said dual motor it’s because I had just filmed a Tavascan.
Great to hear they have further improved the handling. I think the 200hp ID3 and Born are already both very fun to drive. Looking forward to the ID3 GTX too.
Says “Born” on both rear tail lights on the sides 👍🏼
Mark. Haven’t seen you that animated for a while. 😊. So pretty sure this really is a good car. The front looks really good and great paint colour. Great review.
Fingers crossed this updated software comes to the existing Borns soon.
Great review - nice to see Cupar unleashing the sportiness 😊 used to love my Seats and would be happy to go back to them (I know it’s Cupra but it’s still Seat) for this beauty
Looks good in that colour, and I'm with you, the seats look stunning 😁.
I have a 58kwh V3 in RED, other than the software, which is just OK, I really like the car.
Does the VZ come with the new version 4 software - and will VW ever get OTA updates working ?
My preferred option would be rear wheel drive, but with VW's latest more powerful and efficient motor. That would still be plenty quick enough on today's roads.
You are a lucky devil 😂.
Thanks for this video!👍 Love this styling of this car- exept the haptic glossy black buttons on the steering wheel 😡 nasty buttons!
Looks like you really enjoyed that drive Mark. I think the Born was always a better looking car than the ID3 but now with those bucket seats and the extra power they are like night and day. Cupra are right to leave it as RWD it just makes it more fun to drive and yes you will be harder on tyres but why let that spoil the fun. 😂😂
It's got about 42% more power than the e-Boost at 326 PS vs 230 PS, or 60% over the base versions 204 PS...
Has anyone noticed this delightful footnote on the 2024 Cupra: “Maximum power determined according to UN GTR.21….Availability of maximum power requires a specific high voltage battery temperature of between 23-50ºC and a battery charge level greater than 55% to deliver around 170kW for 58kWh (62kWh Gross) battery, and temperature of between 23-50ºC and a battery charge level greater than 85% to deliver around 170kW for 77kWh (82kWh Gross) Battery. Any deviations from the aforementioned parameters can lead to reduced power output and even to the overboost not being available at all.” Nice. I’d like to know how the driver is supposed to achieve these conditions out on the road!!!
Not just Cupra… most high power EVs are the same or can only do maximum power for 15 seconds
@@NobbyOnCars It’s not the time - it’s all the bizarre criteria that they put round the performance. Seems to amount to keep your fingers crossed
Hi,I have a Cupra Born V2 e-boost which is very fast in Cupra mode ,however I have to have the car in B mode rather than D mode as I cannot trust the brakes when decelerating as they seem really weak in D mode, are the brakes uprated in the Cupra VZ?
I remember when the born was launched it was branded a hot hatch. Yes now it finally is. I know when the first generation Ev’s came out there were critics saying there is no hot versions but with this and higher up the price point the new Hyundai 5N things are looking up. As they say Rome wasn’t built in a day.
I don´t think that power and looks is enough....
I would prefer that manufacturers would split the model alternatives to:
Comfort
Can´t deside
Sport
I, for one, would absolutely prefer the comfort orientation. I don´t give a s*^t about two seconds faster around the Nurburgring. I want a comfortable car! Maybe 22" rims looks better, but 17-18" is by far the more comfortable choice.
So don’t choose Cupra. Choose ionic 5 maybe?
I believe if you option the DCC it’s actually quite comfortable in the softest setting, so best of both worlds
I'd like a range version - the VZ but with smaller wheels
Hey Nobby thanks for the video, any plans on reviewing the Hyundai ioniq 5 n it appears to be a proper hot hatch ev and will definitely put a smile on your face
It looks great……maybe tempted.
Love it! And want it!
The Born was the first EV i looked at buying but didn't because of the price. I ilke this but i just can't see it being affordable. Hope i'm wrong
“Restricted Gentleman Area”… I think I saw a sign saying that outside the “Ladies Room” of a very posh upmarket hotel!
This is a similar price to the VW Golf R so preference is electric or petrol, lots of similarities, I own a Cupra but leaning back towards a petrol engine, seems slightly more fun 🤔
5 seats, interesting, The 21-25 model was 4 seat in 77kwh.
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Hello Cupra?
Nobby what are you on? Did you say dual motor? is that 4wd?
No Tavascan is duel
When’s the Tavascan video dropping? PLEASE ❤
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Mark...is it just not another Seat in a fancy dress. Give me Audi A3 any day for style.
I believe you mention it has 2 electric motors, implying 4WD, but it is rear wheel drive only
Meant Tavascan
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You don’t mention whether they’ve fixed the biggest problems with the existing Born … the terrible drive selection control, the buttons on the steering wheel that you touch accidentally and the unlit (at night) temperature and volume controls under the main screen.
Drive selector is now the same as new Kodiaq, haptics still there.
I have a Born, I love the drive selector. The haptic buttons on the steering wheel are fine. Heating lights are now lit. It has the V4 software and hardware which has preconditioning for charging and a better charging curve.
Volume controls are on the steering wheel and you can use voice control to alter temperature, but as mentioned the buttons have been improved.
I thought VW (and the other Marques) were moving away from haptic buttons, sad not to see it yet
Cupra be like “ESP-OFF”, reality is that it’s still constantly intervening and the ESP light is flashing AT YOU. Really irritates me even in ESP-Sport on my ‘22 eBoost 77kWh, I hoped it would be really OFF in ESC-OFF
Wonder how much ? 50k upwards ?
I'd say so. The eboost was like over 40k from what I recall
Think it’s about £47k in the UK, so yeah over 50k in Euros.
@@ISuperTed I just ordered the refresh edition of the ID.4. I didn't realise this was coming out and I love it's size and it's got the big battery too and seems like they addressed the 2 seat issue with the large battery, now looks like 3 seats. It's a lovely car, no doubt
I’m guessing €55k, called Cupra Ireland, no ETA or pricing yet. They’re guessing end of Q3
£45k in the UK
What’s going on with the paddles?! Surely they’re new!
They’re new for adjusting the regenerative breaking. Slick car.
@@user-xl7yf7pc7k I assumed. Weird not to mention!
Yea, it’s an added new feature of this car. Guess too much to cover and forgot to mention. Otherwise a decent review and he’s one of the first to review
Why would the seats be an optional extra?? The vz is the optional extra..
Exactly they’re included in the VZ, not extra, DCC may be extra, sunroof and upgraded stereo, but that’s normal enough
There’s different materials which are optional extras
@@NobbyOnCars got you, prob why there was also one black and one blue back seat... What's you thoughts on the price? I've seen £45k and 47k.. It's a difficult choice when the MG4 xpower is £10k less.
I test drove the v3 which I loved but was too underpowered... Will take the #3 out next week and see how this is.
Hahaha, shame that the Geely concern cars exist, they got 429bhp on their fastest rides ditto for the MG4X 😅 for the same price or less.
According to most reviews those cars all drive badly as soon as the road is no longer straight. Good handling and steering is the most important thing in a hot hatch.
Buy European - not Chinese. Pay that bit more for the prestige and heritage (and European jobs). Do not be a cheapskate buying from state backed Chinese companies
Waffle
@@NobbyOnCars no Nobby I disagree, I know it's your job to review all cars regardless of origin but these Chinese companies are state backed and not playing by the rules. The European car manufacturing industry is at risk because of China. A healthy Europe, a healthy Ireland. Don't say you weren't warned
Pretty sure these are single motor RWD
Does it still have a top speed of 99mph lol
No it's 124 now, which is plenty for most but not enough for a couple of people. For those, there are faster proposition on the market.
What about the vw gtx...?
I have 77kwh 231bhp and if this car is not awd it’s power is pointless
Works just fine… buy better tyres 😎
@@NobbyOnCars these cars are to heavy for the power with single motor
Has to be awd
Rear wheel drive, bit of slip out of corners, sounds exciting to me
@@bruts82 that would make sense if they were front wheel drive. With rear wheel drive, and some skill, loads of power shouldn’t be a problem. See almost all sports cars!
@@peakproofuk trust me I have one, ev tyres and battery weight on them and to much power = no good
EVs depreciate like consumer electronics: from sales price to zero in less than 10 years...
Can you show me the EVs for sale for €0?
Agree a bit of a sensational comment. They do suffer a bit for higher levels of depreciation, however as the VZ will be less common, should hold up better than standard born
10 year old Nissan leaf’s, BMW I3’s and Renault Zoe’s are still selling for money, so that not true that they have no value at 10 years old
@@The-Salty-Bager These cars may be for sale, but are they being sold? I checked several of these models (as well as other models) and most of them are already waiting for a buyer for more than a year.
I'm sure a scrap yard will offer some money for it, but for a consumer it's more or less impossible to use it as a trade in.
Really dull looking car. having own bucket style seats they are just not practical or comfortable in this type of car. Infotainment systems looks child like and the plastics look so cheap and nasty.
Massive pass on this.