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2023 Cupra Born review
The Cupra Born electric hot hatch is tomorrow's take on the VW Golf GTI, and worth considering for those keen to break the Tesla mould.
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Cupra Born vs Mazda Mazda 3 Comparison
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2024 Cupra
Born
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2024 Mazda
Mazda 3
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
51L
296 to 352 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$59,990
$31,190 - $43,190
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Competitive pricing with brand appeal
- Punchy acceleration and darty handling
- Capable of a 500km driving range
Misses
- Missing connectivity and driver-assist features
- Some annoying interior controls
- The cheaper 58kWh battery isn't available yet
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Engaging to drive
- Loaded with safety kit
- Premium cabin
Misses
- Thirsty in traffic
- Tight rear seats, boot
- Expensive servicing
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Interior Pack (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$475)
- Performance Pack (+$2,600)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
Colours Available
- Glacial White
- Geyser Silver
- Quasar Grey
- Rayleigh Red
- Vapor Grey
The Mazda 3 is available in the following finishes:
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Snowflake White Pearl Mica
The following finishes cost an additional $495:
- Polymetal Grey Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
- Machine Grey Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1998 - 2497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 13 | |
