New 2026 CUPRA Born First Look (Video)
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Only mention is stronger braking feel on the VZ, no mention of auto tailgate or bonnet struts. We can check when we get a car in the flesh.
We were told a while back the Born has been stealing a lot of sales from the ID3 mainly due to looks, and I agree. When I see one on the road I just think it's the Born's ugly sibling.
I do like the updates overall exterior is subtle but slightly more modern. Interior wise the bigger digital instrument cluster at 10.25 is a good upgrade I assume the same setup will be in the Raval. On the current Born I thought the graphics the were a bit on the small size and not easy to read at quick glance. Door cards were an obvious upgrade the hard plastic around the door switches and door tops does feel a bit cheap, although no worse than a Mini and better than the original ID3. Rest of the interior looks unchanged but was nice overall with comfortable seats. I also see proper buttons on the steering wheel a big win IMO. Hate the haptic buttons in our Born compared to the buttons in our two Ibiza's, you get use to them but the shiny black plastic looks a little cheap as well.
I hope efficiency has improved as whilst not bad I do feel that is where manufactures need to focus rather than bigger batteries as efficiency gives range but less weight.
It will be added to my list of EV's to replace my Ibiza as the lease ends this year. Others I like are updated Ford Puma GenX with Bluecruise, Raval and now Born. See how they all stack up finically as also looking to use work EV scheme with Octopus, as some very keen deals and no upfront cost on there currently.
I hope efficiency has improved as whilst not bad I do feel that is where manufactures need to focus rather than bigger batteries as efficiency gives range but less weight.
It will be added to my list of EV's to replace my Ibiza as the lease ends this year. Others I like are updated Ford Puma GenX with Bluecruise, Raval and now Born. See how they all stack up finically as also looking to use work EV scheme with Octopus, as some very keen deals and no upfront cost on there currently.
My wife said the same, even the VW although slightly cheaper PCP wise the looks put her off especially the black tailgate and roof. ID3 looks bland in comparison interior included. ID3 gets an update this year as does need a proper refresh - I assume quite imminent with the Born breaking cover.
IMHO the original ID.3 looked awkward and ungainly (VW must have hit it with the ugly stick
Considering the Cupra Born is essentially the same car, the design language applied to the front and rear makes a world of difference, and the updates to forthcoming facelift car makes it look even better; just my opinion though. The interior looks good too.
I don't understand comments like this. If you design a car which supports both ICE and EV, you get a bad compromise. You can buy Cupra Leon if you want a mid-sized Cupra hatchback with 1.5 eTSI.
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