James Wong
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Cupra Born Comparison
The new Cupra Born is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $59,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the E-boost variant and topping out at $59,990 for the E-boost.
There is 1 variant of the Born available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2023.
The Cupra Born is only available with an electric motor that produces 170kW and 310Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2024 Born is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Latest Cupra Born News and Reviews
James Wong
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Very Good
2025 Cupra Born review
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