Cupra is readying their version of the VW ID.3 in the form of the el-Born, a sportier interpretation of the electric Golf-sized hatchback, and apparently, it will have an extra feature to further differentiate itself. Much like the Sport Chrono overboost function in the Porsche 911, the el-Born is set to get a special ‘overtaking’ function in the form of a push-to-pass boost button, according to the brand’s boss Wayne Griffiths. By pressing this button, the electric powertrain of the Cupra El-Born will produce more power than normal for a limited amount of time, cutting short the time you spend overtaking other vehicles.
In addition, the el-Born will also feature
an exclusively developed Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (DCC Sport) suspension
in order to offer a more engaging and fun handling than its VW sibling. Cupra’s
boss also confirmed the rumors of an upcoming version of the Formentor which
uses an Audi-sourced 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo engine. The souped-up Formentor
should arrive in the market later this year with around 400 HP.
