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Cupra Born
Volkswagen Group's sporty Spanish sub-brand built the Born on the same MEB platform as the VW ID.3. RWD chassis balance, 175 kW DC charging, and a 511 km WLTP range from the 82 kWh battery.
2 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $59,990 – $69,990
- Range up to
- 511 km
- Battery up to
- 82 kWh
- 0–100
- 7.5 s
- Power
- 170 kW
- DC charge
- 175 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the Cupra Born on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( V ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | $59,990 | 82 kWh | 511 km | 170 kW | 7.5 s | 175 kW | RWD |
| VZ | $69,990 | 82 kWh | 490 km | 240 kW | 5.6 s | 185 kW | RWD |
Verdict
Volkswagen Group's sporty Spanish sub-brand built the Born on the same MEB platform as the VW ID.3. RWD chassis balance, 175 kW DC charging, and a 511 km WLTP range from the 82 kWh battery.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Rear-wheel drive layout delivers balanced handling
- ✓ Fast 175 kW DC charging keeps it road-trip friendly
- ✓ MEB platform inherits VW's strong safety record
What we don't
- ✕ Boot tight for a five-door hatch
- ✕ Cupra dealer network limited in Australia
- ✕ Software has its quirks (inherited from VW Group)
Best for
- Driving enthusiasts
- Younger buyers
- Cupra brand fans
Compare the Cupra Born
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
Cupra siblings
Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- RWD
- Motor power
- 170 kW
- Motor torque
- 310 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.5 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 82 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 511 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 175 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 25 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,336 mm
- Width
- 1,809 mm
- Height
- 1,540 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,766 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 385 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2023)
- Vehicle warranty
- 5 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $59,990
- Built in
- Spain
- Sale status
- on sale
Helpful guides
Practical reading for Cupra Born buyers.
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