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About the Cupra Born
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Cupra Born is a medium-sized car 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.
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2025 Cupra Born Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | $59,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Cupra Born Fuel Economy
| Cupra Born | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
2025 Cupra Born Warranty
What is the warranty on a Cupra Born?
The Cupra Born offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Cupra Born FAQs
The cheapest Cupra Born is the E-Boost that starts from $59,990.
The most expensive Cupra Born is the E-Boost that starts from $59,990.
The best towing capacity of a Cupra Born is offered by the E-Boost which can tow null kg
The largest Cupra Born is the E-Boost which measures 1809mm wide, 4324mm in length and sits 1540mm tall.
The most powerful Cupra Born is the E-Boost which has 170kW of power from its null engine.
The Cupra Born is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Cupra Born is the E-Boost which weighs 2300 kg (kerb weight).
The Cupra Born uses Electric.