On the outside, you get the choice of all five colours, plus an exclusive Dark Forest green, as well as two new 20in alloy wheel options – on which are mounted the CUPRA Born VZ’s wider high-performance tyres. There are also moody dark chrome logos for the CUPRA Born VZ, further reinforcing its performance character.
Under the skin of the CUPRA Born VZ, the uprated powertrain offers 326PS and 545Nm of all-electric torque, getting you from standstill to 62mph in as little as 5.6 seconds. You’ll also notice the chassis changes made to the CUPRA Born VZ compared with the rest of the range. Its dynamic performance has been sharpened even further with upgraded DCC Sport suspension, more responsive steering, and an improved brake pedal feel.
Ah, but does the extra performance of the CUPRA Born VZ compromise its range and practicality? Not so. The CUPRA Born VZ has an official range of up to 372 miles from its 79kWh battery. And, if you use an ultra-rapid 185kW DC charger, you can top it up from 10% to 80% in as little as 28 minutes.
Inside, the CUPRA Born VZ boasts a 12.9in central touchscreen that has been designed to be even more intuitive to use, along with a 10-speaker 425W high-fidelity audio system from Sennheiser that comes as standard and incorporates the renowned brand’s AMBEO Concerto software for enhanced surround-sound. Plus, you get the Tech (M) package as standard, featuring keyless entry, a wireless phone charger and CAR2X connectivity, while The CUPRA Born VZ also includes regenerative paddle shifts on the steering wheel, making it even easier to choose the right level of braking from the enhanced cup bucket seats – which offer a lower-feeling, more sporty driving position. They’re made of a blend of upcycled Seaqual yarn and rich-feeling Dinamica. Last but not least, the CUPRA Born VZ also features CUPRA’s new Smart Light technology goes a step beyond the ambient lighting found in other CUPRA Born models, using its full-width wrap-around LEDs to visually convey the car’s charge status, infotainment functions or any hazard warnings.
When it comes to tech, the CUPRA Born VZ adds an enhanced suite of driving and safety aids, with the optional Travel Assist 2.6 (which comes as standard on the CUPRA Born VZ First Edition) combining the Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Assist to improve their performance, especially on poorly marked roads. Optional Side Assist keeps an eye on your blind spots when you’re on the move, while Exit Warning will alert you to obstacles when you’re pulling away from a parking spot.
