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James Wong
Cupra Born VZ arrives in Australia – with a catch
The 245kW Cupra Born VZ electric hot hatch has finally arrived in Australia, but only as a one-off unit that has already been sold to a keen customer.
1 Day Ago
Cupra Born Comparison
The new Cupra Born is a small Car.
There is 1 variant of the Born available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2022.
The new Born is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
The Cupra Born is only available with an electric motor that produces 170kW and 310Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
Latest Cupra Born News and Reviews
James Wong
Cupra Born VZ arrives in Australia – with a catch
The 245kW Cupra Born VZ electric hot hatch has finally arrived in Australia, but only as a one-off unit that has already been sold to a keen customer.
1 Day Ago
James Wong
Cupra Born: Sporty EV pushed back for Australia... again
Aussies waiting for the Cupra Born's rebirth will have to wait even longer, with the Spanish brand unclear on when the EV hatch will return.
10 Days Ago
Derek Fung
2027 Cupra Born facelift unveiled with physical buttons, more aggressive design
The Cupra Born's design has been brought into line with the rest of the brand, and many of the interior of the interior bugbears removed.
24 Days Ago
James Wong
2027 Cupra Born EV facelift teased ahead of March reveal
The refreshed Cupra Born is being unveiled in Europe next week, which could mean another delay for its re-introduction to Australia.
1 Month Ago
William Stopford
Cupra Born recalled for fire risk
Cupra is recalling three examples of its electric Born hatchback for overheating cell modules in its battery that could spark a vehicle fire.
2 Months Ago
James Wong
Cupra Born VZ: EV hot hatch coming early 2026, more affordable options could follow
Cupra's hot RWD EV hatchback has been delayed (again) to early next year. The return of cheaper models is being planned too.
8 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Volkswagen Group's first Australian EV hatch says adios for now
The Cupra Born electric hatch is no longer available in Australia, but it may return in the not-too-distant future.
10 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Why Cupra isn't worried about cheap Chinese EVs
Cupra has dismissed same-same electric vehicles from Chinese brands, arguing its more expensive Tavascan is worth the premium.
1 Year Ago