Get mine next week, very looking forward to owning it. test drive was lovely, great comfort/handling. Looks much nicer inside/out than the VW

@footylad21

2 жыл бұрын

Wow next week, enjoy! When did you order it? I thought delivery dates were hugely delayed?

@stevesmith2529

2 жыл бұрын

@@footylad21 Only waited 2 weeks in total, salesman said it was already in port so i'm guessing a holding/storage area. Had it a few days now and loving it, pleasure to drive

@footylad21

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevesmith2529 amazing enjoy

It's perfect. Got one myself. Best driving car I've owned up til now. The Sport seats are so much better then standard. Typical the wheel options are so different from other country.

@spiroskom8018

Жыл бұрын

Waitin for cupra 58 kwh e boost within the next week jeff! Glad to hear that you are happy with yours!!

@Gazmaz

Жыл бұрын

How do you find the steering wheel moans about the touch sensitive vol controls, I can’t think they’re as bad as other channels have said?

@RedBatteryHead

Жыл бұрын

@@Gazmaz it's not better than normal buttons. For sure. It's getting used to. I only have the volume every now and then with sharp cornering touch the thumb and activate that.

@taylorthrall7321

8 ай бұрын

I'm thinking about getting a Born V1, from your experience did you ever feel like the car needed the upgraded suspension optional extra or did it feel okay, especially over bumps and pot holes?

@RedBatteryHead

8 ай бұрын

@@taylorthrall7321 it's sporty enough yet maintains comfort on potholes and bumps. Car weight sits low so it's not a top heavy car you pilot in corners. The adjustable suspension might be interesting when you want to get more firm. Wouldn't spend my money on it though. It's steep.

Full honesty right from the start, it is also nice to get your view on this EV Tom. Thank you for sharing! 🔌⚡🚘

Excellent review 👏 I think that the Cupra is the better version of the ID3. The styling and looks just stand out a mile. The seats look super comfortable and a sensible boot too!

I prefer the looks of the born and especially in that blue colour looks really cool. If only I could afford it 😅

Hi bought a V3. Picked up last week. TBH most of the annoying things everyone jumped on aren't THAT annoying. You can get an easy to fit split floor for £155. Yes a bit plasticky inside but I can forgive it for that. Getn 4.0 miles/kWh on my hilly 20 mile, 60 Mph route. Not bad as I don't F around Accelerating. Came off a Mk 7.5 Golf GTi performance. Don't miss it. Carwow got 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. Not too shabby.

Good and fair review. Really like this guy.

Regarding the eboost on the Born ..a German channel tested the high performance version a few months ago on mountain roads.. Thomas exclaimed ’Holy Moley! ...what is this ?"...with a big grin....his, not easily impressed camera man, commented "it's like a go kart !" Thomas then added for the editor ”we had better add : Don't try this at home!... Professional drivers only." Since then I have been looking forward to Wookie and team giving their reaction, so Wookie ....find that eboost test car !

Like you, Wookie, I much prefer the look of the Cupra to its sister iD.3 And, again like you, the fact that they've actually made an effort to 'spruce up' the interior quality and finish makes it absolutely the better car. 👍

Had an ID3 on order since July 21 but after multiple build date changes I cancelled and have my Cupra Born V3 arriving August 22....really glad I made this decision!!

@davyboy4515

2 жыл бұрын

How long ago did you order ?

They are building mine week commencing 13th of June! Ordered v2 White with sunroof & heat pump! Came to 36500 think it went up by 2000 on 1 of April so was just in time! (Ordered 28th of March!) Was looking at Renault E-tech it got great reviews, however a couple of things, it looks like less room in the back, it looks darker inside (rear window looks smaller!) But the one thing that really made me think is its a Renault! Had a bad experience with a Scenic which i bought brand new when it first came out! The diesel Engine cracked after 60,000 miles! it was 5 years old by then! Swore I wouldn't buy another! Also my girlfriend had a Qashqai (mainly Renault parts) And she had problems with electronics! So not so sure about them! Currently driving the latest seat Leon FR, got use to the infotainment system (this is probably one of the area where the Renault Google system will trump it) Its probably not the worst but not the best! That said i did notice on the test drive the Born was an improvement! Maybe wish i had ordered sound system upgrade

Great video mate 👌

I have DCC, 77kWh battery, and e-boost, DCC definitely improves things

Nice review thank you. Love this car but am holding out until the megane etech arrives to compare. Would be interesting to see your take on it.

@soulshredder

2 жыл бұрын

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Nice car! 77kWh battery version would be tempting.

Will be looking at ordering one feb- march time a v2 edition e boost 58kwh was impressed with it once I seen it in person

Now having driven both would you have this or the Megane E-TECH Electric?

Here in Malta they are not even sure when we can get one at all. They don’t even have a demo unit. Also the VW dealer said that they have stopped ordering the ID 3 because by the time it would arrive the refreshed ID3 would be out.

Personally, I think the ev6 air is much better value than the top spec cupra born.

The megane e-tech I think will the best hatch the design and quality is just really cool car

Thanks, way better than the ID3, but I went a bit more ££s, and chose the EV6, my overall efficiency over 12000 miles is 3.6m/Kwh. AWD with the 20 inch wheels. It would be a hard choice between the Niro EV and the Born, I would probably choose the Born.

It's on my shortlist but I am waiting on the ORA Cat to compare them and Australia is also getting the much cheaper BYD Dolphin. It's just a little too expensive for what it is

besides the boost option, what is really new?

I’ve just taken delivery of a Cupra Born, named Jason;)

From reviews, it appears the VW Group Infotainment system is problematic, for example compared to the Megane Electric. But the rear seats and space is good, again compared to the Megane. Also there is a 77kw with 230 PS, which is not available in the Megane. Also the DSC may be an important feature, again not available in the Megane.

For me the refresh id3 needs to fix numerous issues, 1 allow light colour interior like the golf, 2 stop cost cutting and put the 4 window switches back on, 3 get rid of that Terrible infotainment system 4 put a proper diver console back on even if it’s an option 5 get RID OF HAPTIC TOUCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL 6 MAKE RADIO FUNCTIONS BACK LITE

@whatthe6532

Жыл бұрын

So Agree. Got a Highline Golf 7 with light interior. Would buy Golf R line but it’s like living in a coffin.

I hate that I like to buy these now but I paid-$20k to $30k for Hyundai i30 in Oz, this one is much higher. Should I pay the premium to reduce green house fares?

It is surprising quite how much of the ID3 they carried over - all of the side panels and windows are the same. Also strange that this has only just released and CUPRA just teased the facelift version

It does look nice, much better than the id3 BUT it loses too much of the good features like the matrix headlights and pan roof plus some other features that come standard on the family spec upwards id3. Plus next year will see the id3-x 270 with the awd dual motor??? IF it emerges out of vw.

Best looking "affordable" car in the world IMO.. NEED IT!! Is the cheapest version a good choice too?

@robb5828

Жыл бұрын

it's 35k......I'm sure you can get a bigger car and better like a GOLF GTI for that price

@DanielR.122

Жыл бұрын

@@robb5828 are you kidding me? Golf? XDDD

77kwh born only has 4 seats too be aware of this. I like it but disappointingly there is no memory function fot the electric seats. I couldn't really tell the difference between e boost and performance on the 77kwh version! I really like this car but it does seem kind of expensive in top spec, even then I would loose functions compared to my ionic se premium!

the German's.... they are so good at charging you for the things you really need and should be standard! heat pump and the twin floor of the luggage compartment should be standard

@keithblackwood4475

2 жыл бұрын

Have stopped looking for a German car as by the time all the add ons are added the price is just totally out of reach.

@johnblythe6271

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm disappointed with their pricing policies. Feels like a rip off sometimes. Especially when you have the likes of MG ZS EV that has a full trim with all the tech and bigger battery for less than £35,000. Madness. VW need to take a step back and look at what they're offering.

Love the shape. Better than ID

One of your most entertaining videos👍 The Born looks to be the coolest hatch yet, but 0-62 mph in 7 seconds is just too boring! It looks like a car that could do it in under 5. If that were the case I would buy it today!

The lack of led matrix lights is very disappointing

i'm waiting for the Jason Born.

If it has the same infotainment system as the cupra Leon it's far from perfect

Love it. I am in Australia. We won't get this cars before we have colonised Mars. And it won't be you guys doing the colonising- this time!

I should add that I now have had it for a month now, and there are definitely some 'issues' some minor, and some that that are significant across the whole EV thing, come and drive mine

Nicer interior, sharper exterior, overall better

The Cupra looks like a v good option. The lack of the horrible shiny black plastic is a good thing. The ID.3 interior lets the car down. It stopped me buying one. * * 12 hours charging at home? I have had an EV for 3 years and have never charged for more than 4 hours in one session. Why do reviewers keep quoting unrealistic and off-putting charge times that no EV owner has ever done? **

This is an ID3, just better in every way than the VW version. As for the interior, the update to the ID3 cannot come soon enough because the ID3 is cheap and bad cheap at that - far too much glossy black plastic. I want to find out who in the car industry decided that glossy black plastic in cars was a good idea - undoubtable a bloke who doesn't drive a car and has no children - and make him eat the plastic. For me, as at June 2022, my options would be the Born or the Ora Cat (which technically has not been launched here yet). The problem I have is that some of the options, such as the heat pump, are not really options and makes the Born a bit too expensive

Sat in one the other day, definitely better than the iD3, comfy seats. Not what I need though, plenty for sale at our local dealer, all that colour, now I know why. Would never have a "road colour" car, too easy to not be seen by other road users. Just my paranoia possibly? 😂

@gbw28

Жыл бұрын

Colour not an issue because of daytime running lights?

@judebrown4103

Жыл бұрын

@@gbw28 imagine pulling out of a side junction. Something unexpected stops you and leaves you straddling one lane. You are now side on to on coming traffic and the same colour as the road....🤔🫣

@gbw28

Жыл бұрын

@@judebrown4103 Flashing hazard lights?

@judebrown4103

Жыл бұрын

@@gbw28 Hazard lights could actually make you look like two separate vehicles and do more harm than good.

Nice looking car still to pricey even more so if you start looking at options etc

Definitely much better looking than the ID3

Hands down the Cupra is a better car than ID.3 the only let down with this and the rest of the VW range is the smaller battery and the options heavy pricing that elevates its cost into the £40,000 range and the realm of EV6 and Ionic 5 etc.

I love my V2 in Aurora Blue 😊

@taylorthrall7321

8 ай бұрын

I'm thinking about getting a Born V1, from your experience did you ever feel like the car needed the upgraded suspension optional extra or did it feel okay, especially over bumps and pot holes?

@rajbadwal85

8 ай бұрын

Neh it fine and smooth

I wish EITHER of these cars were available in North America!

I was a massive fan of this car... Until I have just today seen the inside of the new Smart #1... As it has more power, a stunning interior and all for about £35,000.

@solefreak2

2 жыл бұрын

Which Smart is this?

@mikadavies660

2 жыл бұрын

@@solefreak2 As I said... It is the new Smart #1. Yes.... Its model name is "#1". It is on the Internet... As I have already reserved one.

@solefreak2

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikadavies660 Yeah realised after I'd posted the comment. Looks a nice car and yes the interior is much better than the one in the Born

@mikadavies660

2 жыл бұрын

@@solefreak2 What caught my attention after the Merc interior is the nearly 300bhp on the two motor model. As I really would like an EV that can move when required. The Born has the external style but not the bhp unless additional is paid for the 30bhp Cupra mode... Even so.... Only around 230 in the full fat model..! Plus, I am concerned about the battery chemistry of the VW range. The Smart is (I believe LFP) with a massive 500,000km warranty.

@solefreak2

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikadavies660 Wow the battery warranty is impressive.. Will keep an eye out for one of these, in the market for a new ev.

"Electrifying - the latest guest to the party"

Looks better in the dark blue colour

Def Peugeot e208 great comfy car just wish range was a little better is my choice of ev

The cupra born is a nice car

Hello mate 👍

The one aspect I don't like is the instrument console. It looks very Nintendo like, cheap and an afterthought. The entertainment portion do look and feel more premium. The so-called "boost" function is purely a gimmick. The whole idea with an EV is about getting efficient use of energy. Not wasting it on robot to robot racing. One day when a proper electrical network is available in South Africa and EV's do become truly affordable, it would be great to have one. Currently EV's in SA is a dead horse.

Id3 for the win :-) these cars just aren’t sporty- full stop. But the Id3 is a brilliant car, just leave it in comfort mode and select D (not B its rubbish )

Looks nice but the new Cupra brand and badge just looks naff to me

Definitely a Cupra...if they sold it in the US.

£38k 😳 Prices are going the wrong way.

Cuppa showing VW how it shud be done. Love the look of this car, the interior is better than VW too. Shame they somewhat use the same infotainment system as the VW's as other than that it's a great EV, good handling, charging and mileage. However they really need to get that sorted not even back-lit is really poor for any car never mind cars costing this much and I think this infotainment will put people off spending this much cash on wat is actually a really good EV.

@robb5828

Жыл бұрын

CUPRA is owned by SEAT which is owned by VW

@jamesmccormack3229

Жыл бұрын

@@robb5828 yea I know mate.

The best hatch is the top spec Peugeot e208

Isn’t it amazing we’re not allowed be distracted by a phone but can have a mini tv screen to be really distracted by??

🔝🔝🔝🔝

It would be useful to see an impartial review of real world mileage because those figures you're reading from the brochure make no sense.

@jonathantaylor1998

2 жыл бұрын

WLTP figures make no sense for ICE cars, either... My wife's Yaris Hybrid, for example - WLTP states about 82mpg... 'real world' best I've ever got has been 61mpg...! In the video, Wookie says he was getting around 3.6 miles/kWh which, therefore, on the 58kWh 'usable' battery capacity in that car, would mean a 'real world' range of around 208 miles. 👍

@GeordiLaForgery

2 жыл бұрын

​@@jonathantaylor1998 Thanks that makes sense 208 miles more realistic than 260 miles. I saw earlier Yaris' i.e 2015 with those ridiculous 80+ figures, where as the newer 2018+ have realistic combined 58mpg.

If these electric cars were truly affordable for the average working man. We would all be buying them. Oil producers and car manufacturers don’t want that, until there is no other option, or it becomes law. Norway uptake of electric cars/vans/buses… 80% of all vehicle sales+10% hybrid vehicles. UK/USA etc, laughable!!! Until governments really push, the status quo will remain the same.

@GeordiLaForgery

2 жыл бұрын

I think part of the prob is our gov are just stooges and we don't really produce much on our own soil. I do like the UK made Leafs but they're also quite pricey.

Test drove one of these and it's nice but at £38k it felt very expensive for what it was. In the end I ordered a Polestar 2 because although more expensive at £45k it feels like a special car, whereas this felt like you were driving a (nice) Golf but not £38k worth

@_TrueDesire_

2 жыл бұрын

the Born with some options and 77 kWh battery sets us back pretty much €53--57,000 in Sweden :(

@robb5828

Жыл бұрын

@@_TrueDesire_ Holy crap........GOLF R price :)))))))))))))))))))))

@_TrueDesire_

Жыл бұрын

@@robb5828 yeah... I rather have a new i30N for €38,000 than buy a Born for 57K 😂

@robb5828

Жыл бұрын

@@_TrueDesire_ with this money you can buy a GOLF 8 R and also you come close to an RS3,M2,A45s

The Born is nice, much more so than ID3 for sure, but if you’re talking £40k for a LR/77 wouldn’t you just be better off with a Kia Niro? It doesn’t better that, for me!

11kW A.C. Charging seems poor. There are lots of 22kW type 2 chargers knocking about so you'll be hamstrung. Not good enough at this price, on this type of car imo. Demand more people!!

same cost as the new tesla model 3 highland. i know what i would choose.

I wonder if they'll release a cupra born with a petrol engine. Really like the car :)

@arthemis1039

2 жыл бұрын

I believe Cupra just unveiled their last ICE car. Also you could not fit a petrol engine on an EV platform, unless you want to go hacky

Sheep in wolf's clothing springs to mind. With such aggressive styling the acceleration leaves alot to be desired

Good review - Neither for me

No roof rack or tow bar option for lugging bikes about. They don't seem you have thought about that with the smaller MEB platform cars. Besides that it's a lovely car but Renault Megane seems like a better option if you want to use it to transport family+bikes/roof box.

ID3 sucks but Born rocks !! High standart design for Born !!

Looks like an ID3 that has gone through Halfords. Less is best.

my 145 HP id3 is too underpowered

So even starting basic at £32.5K , your not going to get the maximum range coefficients without adding extra's and that costs. No thanks Tom - Keep it, it is not my cup of tea.

Genesis GV60

@keithblackwood4475

2 жыл бұрын

Simply a rediculous price for Genesis.

making a +2.2t vehicle handle and ride properly requires 3 chamber air blah blah with 48v active roll blah blah, which costs a lot of money and premium manufacturers can justify this on expensive SUV's. boggo springs can't work miracles, and this is the result. I feel sorry for those poor tires as well.

1.8 tones............

Qpra...?? Koopra..??

Way better looking than the dull VW , and that's from a 73 yr old.

Like the car. Not the presenter and his “humour”.

Lads we need to be honest here. The id3 is not a good car. Odd and awkward looking, poor quality interior, awful media and cabin controls. Drives OK. The cupra has a slightly less bad look and slightly better cabin but really it's just the same with a little spinkle. It's OK. Nothing more and it's not loved in this review at all. The megane e coming at least looks good. This is a poor VAG effort and will not dominate the market

This guy tries way too hard at ' I'm a funny middle aged man who watched a lot of Top Gear'. Try less hard mate. Car looks awesome though!

All these reviews of electric cars are rubbish. Drive this down "Thomas Street, Mountain Ash" at 20mph and see how your bodywork and battery survive. Low slung cars and low batteries cannot handle some of these speed bumps etc. Sweeping curves smooth roads oh so great. Sh1te roads and speed humps tell me how well the ride quality is. You'll be out Heckington bodywork and battery condition straight after you drive down that road for sure. Thes roads are not unique. Real roads real conditions are what is required in these reviews. Not BS "Fast", "Agile" & "Responsive" comments.

Yes. You don’t look like a middle-aged twat clubber in an ID3.

I'd go with the ID.3. The Cupra will lose it's value the moment it's wheels touch the tarmac. ID.3, being a VW, would keep it's value in the long run.

Don’t try to hard to be funny, just review please