CUPRA BORN E-BOOST REVIEW - THE FAST ONE (V2 58KW) UK 4K

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The Cupra Born e-boost V2 58kw is presented as the faster version of the Born, aiming for a sporty appeal. The reviewer praises its "outrageous" styling, distinctive copper accents, and aggressive front-end design, noting it successfully differentiates itself from the VW ID.3. The interior is described as having a "lovely layout" with a high-quality steering wheel, though some cabin plastics and the lack of electric seats in the V2 trim are noted as drawbacks. The e-boost variant offers a power increase to approximately 230 hp, with a notable boost function providing temporary extra power. While the 0-62 mph time of 6.6 seconds is considered slightly slower than some hot hatches, the reviewer highlights its impressive low-down torque and the exhilarating acceleration achieved with the boost engaged, even outperforming the stated 6.6 seconds in a real-world test (achieving 5.8 seconds). Handling is a strong point, with the dynamic chassis and lower stance providing sweet, grippy performance that effectively masks the car's weight. Range is competitive, with up to 260 miles from the 58kWh battery. The reviewer's main critique is that despite the e-boost, they still desired even more power, feeling Cupra could have pushed the performance further, especially when compared to heavier but quicker EVs like the ID.4 GTX.