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Cupra Born Electric Hatchback 169kW e-Boost V3 Edition 58kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	V3 Edition
Price	£39,500
Battery Capacity	62
Engine Power - BHP	230
Acceleration	6.6
Top Speed	99 mph
Length	4324 mm
Width	1809 mm
Height	1540 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	385 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1765 kg

Driver Convenience

5.3" digital cockpit with 12" central display infotainment system
Augmented reality head up display
Driving profile selection - Range, Comfort, Performance, CUPRA Individual
Dynamic steering
e-call service
Emergency steering support with turn assist
Forward collision warning with automatic braking
Front/rear park distance control
Lane assist
PAS
Tailgate
Voice assistant
Wireless full link smartphone integration

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW onboard charger
120kW DC charging capacity
Charging cable mode 3, type 2/3 32 A
Shock absorption in front
Sports rear shock absorption

Entertainment

2x USB sockets in front
2x USB sockets in rear, charge only
Beats audio system
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) and AM/FM radio

Exterior Features

Acoustic windshield
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Dark tinted rear windows
Daytime running lights
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
Full LED headlights
Grey exterior mirrors
Heat insulated glass
LED 3rd brake light
LED rear lights
Panoramic sunroof
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Transport protection film
Variable intermittent wiper
Welcome home function and adverse weather function
Windshield wiper with light/rain sensor

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
Aluminium pedals
CUPRA emblem on steering wheel
Dual zone climate control
Electric auxiliary air heater
Front bucket seats with 12 way electrically adjustable, pneumatically adjustable lumbar support and massage function
Heated front seats
Heated leather wrapped multi function steering wheel with satellite buttons
Integrated front head restraints
ISOFIX points in outer rear seats with top tether anchorage points
Multi-colour ambient interior lighting
Rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisors with illuminated mirror
Tool kit
Unsplit rear seat bench, split folding backrest, with centre armrest

Packs

Tech M pack - Born

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all rear seats
Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation, side airbag in front with curtain airbag and front interaction airbag
Extended safety system with proactive passenger protection system
Manual child lock in rear doors
Tiredness recognition system, driver alert system
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder

Security

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
Anti theft wheel bolts
Keyless go central locking system

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	62
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1740
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	375
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	35
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	5-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	120
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	120
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	58
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	16
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	17.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	15.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH	408
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL	422
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH	253.5
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL	262

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	93
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	73
NCAP Safety Assist %	80
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	999999
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	90000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	5
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.6
Engine Power - BHP	230
Engine Power - RPM	5300
Engine Torque - NM	310
Top Speed	99 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear	215/45 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	BLIZZARD
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1540 mm
Length	4324 mm
Wheelbase	2766 mm
Width	1809 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2290 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	385 l
Max. Loading Weight	525 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1765 kg
No. of Seats	5

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