Alpine officially opens its 100% electric dream garage. While awaiting the debut of the GT crossover and the new A110, the French automaker has unveiled its first all-electric car: Here’s the new A290, launched today on the occasion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but we had a chance to preview it a few weeks ago. We’re talking about a 100% electric compact sports car that will be produced in France, as will its electric motors and batteries. this aspect They say 3,990 mm long, 1,820 mm wide, 1,520 mm high, and a wheelbase of 2,530 mm: if we compare it to the Renault 5, it is 7 cm longer, 2 cm longer in the wings and 5 cm wider.
New Alpine A290
Aesthetically, the first element that catches the eye is Unique luminous signatureLike all Alpine models, it consists of four headlights, here a cross-shaped pattern reminiscent of a rally car, which automatically initiates the welcome sequence when the keyless entry key is detected. But this is just one of the many unique details of the new Alpine A290: elsewhere we find, for example, wide fenders, side skirts defined by thin edges in body color, a roof profile in warm titanium or satin blue, a French Flags on the C-pillar, Black Shark antenna, logos on the fenders and belts, and black-painted fenders. At the rear, however, there is no oversized spoiler: Alpine decided to focus on duck tail Corresponds to the tailgate. Finally, 19-inch wheels are available as standard.
Sport interior
Therefore, in addition to its sporty appearance, Inside the passenger cabin. The scene is captured by a 10.25-inch driver display located behind the steering wheel and a 10.1-inch central display dedicated to the infotainment system, while on the passenger side we can find the name of the backlit model. As for Connectivity, Google Maps GPS navigation with EV route planner and Google Assistant voice assistant are standard across the range. Finally, the Alpine Telemetrics feature allows drivers to access the car’s three broad categories of services: Live Data (which displays driving data in four different themes), Coaching and Challenges. chapter Spacious: The new A290 has a roomy 326-litre boot and is equipped with 5 doors for easy access to the 5 seats, although at first glance there doesn’t seem to be much legroom for rear passengers.
Steering wheel and driving controls
The steering system passes through a three-spoke sports steering wheel Flat base and 12 o’clock mark, all covered in Nappa leather. Focusing further on the latter: it includes several specific aluminum buttons inspired by the world of Formula 1, from the RCH knob for adjusting the level of brake regeneration to the driving mode selector via the OV (overtaking) button. There Sports pedals, footrests and high center console Placed between two seats, they complete the overview.
Power and performance
However, sportiness means performance above all else. Let’s take a look at the capabilities: Hidden under the hood of the GT Performance and GTS versions of the model, the electric powertrain delivers 220 HP With a total power of 180 hp (basic version and GT Premium version) and a maximum torque of 300 Newton meters, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds at a weight of 1,479 kg. More generally, the new Alpine A290 is characterized by a low center of gravity and dedicated suspension, thanks above all to the use of a multi-link rear axle. Finally, there are four driving modes The driver can choose from: Save, Normal, Sport, Individual, and in the last mode you can individually adjust not only the levels of steering assist and throttle response, but also ambient lighting and engine sound via Alpine Drive Sound.
The cruising range is up to 380 kilometers
From motor to battery, 52 kWh unit delivers WLTP range about 380 kilometers, even though the final data has not yet been determined, as it must be confirmed during the approval phase. However, the purpose of the heat pump is to optimize cabin temperature and maintain autonomy. 100kW DC fast charging allows the car to be charged from 15% to 80% within 30 minutes Or resume 150km WLTP in 15 minutes. However, at an AC charging station, the 11 kW charger provided on board can charge the battery from 50% to 80% in 1 hour and 20 minutes, which is 70 kilometers WLTP in one hour, or from 10 to 100% in 3 hours and 20 minutes. % Charge to 80%. One last thing: the charger is bidirectional, capable of using V2L functionality, and is also compatible with V2G functionality.
Range and price
We conclude with the range of the Alpine A290 2 GT and GTS trim levels and a total of 4 versions, mentioned above when talking about the engine. In addition, when the car is launched, it is also planned to launch a limited edition “premiere version”, as well as three other exclusive variants Beta, La Grise and La Bleue. Only 1,955 units of this limited series will be produced in total, a symbolic number that recalls the year of the birth of Alpine founded by Jean Rédélé: each Each model will have unique paint, some additional equipment and a “Limited Series” nameplate located on the center console. There’s no official mention of pricing, although Alpine says that while it depends on individual markets, it will be around €38,000.