CUPRA Born: 9 cool features we adore

#2 Puddle lights

The rear lightbar isn’t the only bit of illuminated thinking we love on the CUPRA Born. Up front, every CUPRA Born gets stylish triangular LED daytime running lights as standard, along with ultra-powerful LED headlights that cut through the night like a hot knife through butter.

But we also particularly love the warm, welcoming puddle lights – situated under the wing mirror and in the shape of CUPRA’s distinctive logo – that splash down onto the floor whenever you unlock the car. Nice touch, CUPRA.

#3 Captivating copper accents (inside and out)

Speaking of warm and welcoming, CUPRA has carved its own path in the electric vehicle market by crafting unique and stylish cars that truly stand out from the crowd. Nothing embodies this more than the distinctive copper detailing emblazoned on all of its cars, both inside and out.

On the decision to use the copper colour, CUPRA design guru Alejandro Mesonero said: “We use materials that are nice to touch, like the human touch. That’s how we came up with using a copper colour – a very warm, real colour. We want to convert this feeling of warmth that the CUPRA brand has. It’s not cold like aluminium. It’s warm: it’s closer to the people; more human.”

#4 e-Boost button

Thanks to its perfect balance of power and poise, the CUPRA Born is one of the best electric cars to drive on sale today. As Autocar’s editor Mark Tisshaw put it, there’s a “just rightness” to the way it gets down the road.

Indeed, with near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution, quick precise steering and a playful sports-car-like rear-wheel drive set up, the CUPRA Born’s smile-to-mile ratio is off the scale. And, as you’d expect from a sporty electric hatchback, it’s pretty handy in a straight line too. That’s where e-Boost comes in.

With up to 231PS*** of potent electric power and 310Nm of punchy all-electric torque to play with, the CUPRA Born’s e-Boost feature gives you a quick burst of maximum power: either by pushing the throttle past the kickdown, or by pressing the ‘CUPRA’ button on the steering wheel. As a result, the CUPRA Born can sprint from 0-62mph in as little as 6.7 seconds.

#5 Sumptuous and supportive bucket seats

The CUPRA Born blends comfort and sportiness into one perfect all-round electric package, and nothing represents that more than its sumptuous bucket seats.

Opt for a V1 or V2 trim and they come trimmed in black upcycled Seaqual yarn. Go for high-spec V3 and you’ll get luxurious-feeling heated Granite Grey Dinamica seats with 12-way electrical adjustment that deliver exceptional comfort and support in equal measure.

#6 Heated steering wheel

We all have our own creature comforts: little things in life that bring a smile to your face and some warmth to your heart. Or, in this case, to your hands.

Fitted as standard on the V2 trim and above, the CUPRA’s Born’s heated steering wheel is a proper gamechanger on those crisp winter mornings.

#7 Huge central touchscreen

Inside, the CUPRA Born’s cabin is as high-tech as it is comfy. The dashboard is sleek and minimalist in design, while the copper detailing, ambient lighting and sustainable soft-touch materials throughout give it a truly premium look and feel. 

But the highlight for us is the large, high-definition central 12.9in touchscreen perched atop the dashboard. With vivid colours, clear graphics and big icons, it’s easy to use on the move. 

It also offers a wealth of CUPRA Connect Gen 4 features – including always-online 3D navigation with real-time traffic and Wireless Full Link Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration with your smartphone. And it can all be controlled with CUPRA’s intuitive voice control.

#8 MyCUPRA smartphone app

The CUPRA Born’s tech doesn’t stop there. Thanks to its smart always-only connectivity, you can also interact with your CUPRA Born remotely using the MyCUPRA smartphone app.

From here, you can check your car’s location, its current charge and its predicted range – all from the comfort of your sofa or office. It also lets you schedule or de-activate how your CUPRA Born is charging to better control your costs, as well as pre-warming or pre-cooling the car to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature while still plugged in and charging – perfect for those frosty winter mornings.

#9 Augmented-reality heads-up display

When behind the wheel, it’s important to keep your eyes on the road as much as possible – and that’s where CUPRA’s augmented reality heads-up display really helps.

Using clever tech to project 3D images onto your windscreen, CUPRA’s heads-up display system puts vital driving information right in your line of sight, including the speed limit of the road you’re currently driving on, the speed you’re travelling at and navigation directions.

So, there you have it: nine features of the CUPRA Born that we simply adore. Maybe it’s time to find yours with CUPRA’s Love Me or Leave Me offer...