FIRST LOOK: Alpine A290. Is the faster 5 all we hoped it would be? | Electrifying

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At , we couldn't consider a vehicle which delights us more than the electric Renault 5. But then we saw this – the . It resembles a 5 which has actually been to the gym. Now– finally!– I got to go and take a look around the final production and truck, so continue reading to learn if it's as good as we've been hoping.

The is an electric hot hatch that's based on the exact same platform as the Renault 5, however which has actually been heavily customized to make it a properly fun and truck; an electrical hatchback for all the and truck lovers amongst us. As you 'd anticipate of Alpine– this is a performance brand name, after all. It is to Renault what Abarth is to Fiat, although Alpine likewise produces bespoke designs of its own, and this is its first electric car.

With a 52kWh battery, and range anticipated to be practically 240 miles, the A290 has better range than the Abarth 500e, and a really comparable range to the Mini Electric. It's also provided with a couple of powertrain options: the entry-level Alpine A290 GT gets 180bhp and 285nm of torque, while the GT Performance and GTS designs get 220bhp and 300nm.

Alpine hasn't confirmed rates for the A290 however expect it to cost from around ₤ 35,000- to ₤ 40,000, which is a similar price to the Mini and Abarth 500. Full LED headlights, heated sports seats, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing video camera are all consisted of as standard. The GT Premium adds a contrast roofing system, Alpine Blue brake callipers, leather interior and upgraded audio, while the GT Performance gets the more powerful engine, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, red brake callipers and Alpine Telemetrics for tracking your lap times. The range-topping GTS gets all of that, plus bespoke 'Snowflake' wheels. A minimal edition A290 GTS Premiere Edition will get a number of bespoke race-inspired liveries, and only 1955 examples will be produced.

Join as she checks out the Alpine A290 for the first time. Has Alpine constructed a winner? Let us know in the remarks below.

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22 responses to “FIRST LOOK: Alpine A290. Is the faster 5 all we hoped it would be? | Electrifying”

  1. @mauri2117 Avatar
    @mauri2117

    Stunning car, I love it

  2. @StHabibiJohnsonAhmedFranklin Avatar
    @StHabibiJohnsonAhmedFranklin

    Dang got excited till I heard it was a limited production 🙁

    1. @angela1984a Avatar
      @angela1984a

      It isn’t. They seem to have gotten that part wrong. It’s just one sort of special version of it that is limited.

  3. @neilhaslam4068 Avatar
    @neilhaslam4068

    What a great addition to our ‘Swift-EV’ options. Mini, Abarth, now Alpine….some great options. This may be my new favourite.

  4. @Mickeypeach Avatar
    @Mickeypeach

    I want one

  5. @sevensixtysteve8662 Avatar
    @sevensixtysteve8662

    Awesome looking thing – all the appeal of the Abarth 500e but sounds like it has a bit more range. Blows Mini out of the water and I would take this over that car all day long.

  6. @Tram-30 Avatar
    @Tram-30

    It looks cute. Like it’s smiling.

  7. @PaulMeier-cu3ds Avatar
    @PaulMeier-cu3ds

    Thank you for the preview.

    This looks like real fun. I prefer the Mini interior and UI/UX. Another comparator might be one or other of the Smart Brabuses. So quite a lot will depend on the price. Not terribly interested in an Abarth at any price.

  8. @urbanstrencan Avatar
    @urbanstrencan

    Finally here proper small hothach, can’t wait to see it on the road 🤟❤

  9. @andrewpender3305 Avatar
    @andrewpender3305

    Stunning! Where do I sign??

  10. @MrVroom1 Avatar
    @MrVroom1

    I really like it but disappointed with the performance figures. I thought it was going to have at least 250bhp.

  11. @rastislavvarga9908 Avatar
    @rastislavvarga9908

    I want my MeganE to be Alpine version! I mean not 220hp obviously, cause I have it, but additional 50hp and torque would be nice. Now, I know its a FWD so maybe more power is not possible, but maybe there is a way to keep traction with higher performace… wider wheels?

  12. @Finglebat Avatar
    @Finglebat

    I think it sounds a little like the Speeders in Return of the Jedi… I like it

  13. @LeiChat Avatar
    @LeiChat

    What impact does a 1 of X limited edition have on insurance premiums? If only we didn’t have to worry about those annual costs. Pleased to see they kept the rear doors. Definitely rate this over the Mini Cooper, even at 38k Euros. On the launch event today they said RHD won’t be available till 2025. If they get 1955 LHD orders, might we miss out? 😢

  14. @Flyingtwiglet Avatar
    @Flyingtwiglet

    Looks great. Not sure about the “electric hot hatch noise” though. It sounds like my washing machine building up to its 1600 spin. Does it have a frunk that’ll clean your smalls? 😂

    1. @KennethPaul Avatar
      @KennethPaul

      Exactly what I thought but if nothing else it will make you smile with the absolute hilarity of a fast washing machine 😂

  15. @TheJ1s Avatar
    @TheJ1s

    I like hearing EVs having an boost, especially for reasons to pass by slow vehicles on the freeway. I don’t mind the electronic sounds.

  16. @alistairl Avatar
    @alistairl

    What an exciting release – look forward to seeing it in the metal. Is this a likely competitor to the ID.GTi when that arrives sometime in the next century sorry decade….?

    I’m possibly too tall for this though 🙁

  17. @freakshow1361 Avatar
    @freakshow1361

    Surprisingly nice sound!

  18. @jasongood3680 Avatar
    @jasongood3680

    Love it. Love the move away from the SUV/crossover big car feel to something more petite. And love the colour. UK insurance will be…interesting.

  19. @benamarayoucef9402 Avatar
    @benamarayoucef9402

    I will wait for the 1.8 turbo to pay for
    Happy to hear that Renault come back again ❤

  20. @andrewmontague2636 Avatar
    @andrewmontague2636

    I love it nearly as much as your podcast Nicola 😂
    Can’t wait to drive one!! 👌🏼

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