Alpine A290 to be revealed on 13 June 2024
Discussion
Perhaps it is time to start discussing the upcoming electric Alpine A290 hot hatch on this forum also.
A290 will be officially revealed on 13 June 2024 in Le Mans. Here is the short Alpine press release related to A290 release date:
https://media.alpinecars.com/alpine-a290-official-...
A290 will be based on the same platform as recently introduced Renault 5 EV.
Who is interested in buying the A290? What people think about A290? Other comments related to A290?
A290 will be officially revealed on 13 June 2024 in Le Mans. Here is the short Alpine press release related to A290 release date:
https://media.alpinecars.com/alpine-a290-official-...
A290 will be based on the same platform as recently introduced Renault 5 EV.
Who is interested in buying the A290? What people think about A290? Other comments related to A290?
Based on the fact that nobody has commented anything in here it seems like A290 doesn't seem interesting to current A110 owners for example?
Personally I have two cars, 2022 A110 and 2019 Fiesta ST. A110 is my daily driver in summer and in winter it stays in winter storage. Fiesta ST is my winter car which is also called to duty occasionally in summer when I need to carry more stuff or people and I'm planning to replace that with something else quite soon. At the moment top 2 options for me to replace Fiesta are either Megane IV RS or this new upcoming Alpine A290.
The A290 seems interesting to me and I have nothing against EVs. However since it would be a winter car for me and the expectation is that when temperatures drop to way below zero (-20C for example, which is very realistic here in Finland) the range of an electric car might drop to half compared to warmer weather. That is my biggest concern with A290 (and all the other EVs) which might mean that it doesn't really fit to my use case (or I would have to have a third petrol car to enable longer drives in winter and a third car is not realistic option for me).
In general I think that the A290 looks very promising. I like hot hatches and have owned several of them and it's nice to see an interesting electric hot hatch coming to market.
Personally I have two cars, 2022 A110 and 2019 Fiesta ST. A110 is my daily driver in summer and in winter it stays in winter storage. Fiesta ST is my winter car which is also called to duty occasionally in summer when I need to carry more stuff or people and I'm planning to replace that with something else quite soon. At the moment top 2 options for me to replace Fiesta are either Megane IV RS or this new upcoming Alpine A290.
The A290 seems interesting to me and I have nothing against EVs. However since it would be a winter car for me and the expectation is that when temperatures drop to way below zero (-20C for example, which is very realistic here in Finland) the range of an electric car might drop to half compared to warmer weather. That is my biggest concern with A290 (and all the other EVs) which might mean that it doesn't really fit to my use case (or I would have to have a third petrol car to enable longer drives in winter and a third car is not realistic option for me).
In general I think that the A290 looks very promising. I like hot hatches and have owned several of them and it's nice to see an interesting electric hot hatch coming to market.
A hatchback makes a great pairing to an A110 as you already know - and if you can make one work, an EV version even more so. Minus 20 would be a big stretch however; you could pre-condition the battery overnight but once out in the wild it might be quite limiting (and less cost effective than you might think).
I like the A290 but I'll be interested to see what it brings over the regular Renault 5 - which already looks great. Unsure if I need/want both cars to sport the same badges, and if the R5 is a more successful EV (in terms of efficiency/practicality) I'd probably prioritise that over a sharper chassis tune. Tools for the job, if you like.
Both will be quite conventional in terms of layout/materials/technology so they'll need to trade heavily on image, affordability and (in the case of the A290) driving experience. Those would need to be quite compelling to tempt me out of a BMW i3S (which in mass production terms is an absolutely wild vehicle, but also works brilliantly and is quite a bit of fun in its own right).
Nick
I like the A290 but I'll be interested to see what it brings over the regular Renault 5 - which already looks great. Unsure if I need/want both cars to sport the same badges, and if the R5 is a more successful EV (in terms of efficiency/practicality) I'd probably prioritise that over a sharper chassis tune. Tools for the job, if you like.
Both will be quite conventional in terms of layout/materials/technology so they'll need to trade heavily on image, affordability and (in the case of the A290) driving experience. Those would need to be quite compelling to tempt me out of a BMW i3S (which in mass production terms is an absolutely wild vehicle, but also works brilliantly and is quite a bit of fun in its own right).
Nick
I have a Tesla Model 3 Performance as a daily and I actually really enjoy driving it, despite its weight it handles well and is so easy to drive. The A110 is for pure pleasure and is a joy to use when I am going to a suitable place, ie down a windy road.
So I would say there are fun EV's out there that are great daily's and maybe this will handle really well and add some fun to the boring daily drive.
So I would consider one although I think it maybe a bit on the small side for someone 6'6".
So I would say there are fun EV's out there that are great daily's and maybe this will handle really well and add some fun to the boring daily drive.
So I would consider one although I think it maybe a bit on the small side for someone 6'6".
Hello! I have been after an A110 for a few months now but have now decided to wait until June and order a brand new A290 for the same price as a second hand A110 of 3-4 years old! I will keep my current ice car and have the A290 for city driving. Can't wait although I have never ever had any interest in electric vehicles before.
Bumblebeessss said:
Hello! I have been after an A110 for a few months now but have now decided to wait until June and order a brand new A290 for the same price as a second hand A110 of 3-4 years old!
I suppose that's one of the siuations Alpine will have to think of when pricing the A290; as given the choice between a new A290 or a used A110, many would go with the A110.Bumblebeessss said:
I spoke to alpine Aberdeen and they reckon the A290 will be around 30k mark. I agree it's a tricky decision to make as I do like everything about the A110.
I would be surprised if the A290 prices would start from around 30 thousand GBP. That seems to be approximately 35 tEUR and since the base model Renault 5 is promised to start from around 25 tEUR I would estimate that the higher end Renault 5 prices to be nearer to 35 thousand EUR. Therefore my personal guess is that A290 starting price would be in the region of 40 thousand euros. We'll see. The A290 reveal is in two days. It'll be interesting to see if some expected prices will also be revealed.
The prices for the first two Renault 5 versions have now been released in some countries. In Germany the prices are:
- Techno 150 Comfort Range 32,900 eur
- Iconic Five 150 Comfort Range 34,400 eur
Those are the top of the range models with 150 hp and 52 kWh battery.
Based on those prices I would still estimate that the starting price for the A290 will be at least 40,000 EUR.
The prices for the first two Renault 5 versions have now been released in some countries. In Germany the prices are:
- Techno 150 Comfort Range 32,900 eur
- Iconic Five 150 Comfort Range 34,400 eur
Those are the top of the range models with 150 hp and 52 kWh battery.
Based on those prices I would still estimate that the starting price for the A290 will be at least 40,000 EUR.
I own a A110 and purchased a priority pass for the R5 intended to replace our Zoe.
My options are replace the A110 with the A290, based on the reveal tomorrow, or keep the A110 and replace the Zoe with a R5 (in yellow).
As somebody mentioned above - will all come down to what the A290 offers over the R5 for the £10k premium.
My options are replace the A110 with the A290, based on the reveal tomorrow, or keep the A110 and replace the Zoe with a R5 (in yellow).
As somebody mentioned above - will all come down to what the A290 offers over the R5 for the £10k premium.
nickpan said:
I own a A110 and purchased a priority pass for the R5 intended to replace our Zoe.
My options are replace the A110 with the A290, based on the reveal tomorrow, or keep the A110 and replace the Zoe with a R5 (in yellow).
As somebody mentioned above - will all come down to what the A290 offers over the R5 for the £10k premium.
To state the obvious it'll be faster, nimbler, with a nicer design inside and out.My options are replace the A110 with the A290, based on the reveal tomorrow, or keep the A110 and replace the Zoe with a R5 (in yellow).
As somebody mentioned above - will all come down to what the A290 offers over the R5 for the £10k premium.
A few pictures have leaked of the A290 GT and I think it looks very nice. I won't post it here as don't want to spoil the reveal for anyone. I will say it has the same D N R buttons as the A110 neatly nestled in the centre console and the front bumper is well styled. It looks understated and classy not boy racer.
As nice as I'm sure it will be, I don't think I'll be swapping in my A110 for one. The A110 for weekends and trips and the A290 as a daily is a nice dream.
Also bare in mind a 270hp, possibly dual motor/4WD version is due 2027 using the E7A motor.
Edited by 7en on Wednesday 12th June 17:48
It is looking good!
38,000 EUR and the RHD drive to be available from start of next year.
Most unique feature from what I can see is it’s sound generator which is actually the product of the EV motor itself and from the sample they played sounds very very good. It’s no ICE but it’s also not fake.
38,000 EUR and the RHD drive to be available from start of next year.
Most unique feature from what I can see is it’s sound generator which is actually the product of the EV motor itself and from the sample they played sounds very very good. It’s no ICE but it’s also not fake.
I watched the official reveal video and the Late Brake Show video of the A290 plus read couple of A290 articles.
My first impressions:
- Looks: I like the front and the rear but the side profile I'm not too keen on. I don't like the air intake imitation design feature on the rear doors. Why on an electric car? Also, the car looks quite tall. I did check how tall it is compared to my 2019 Fiesta ST and the Fiesta is 147 cm whereas A290 is 152 cm. So actually only 5 cm taller but A290 looks much taller in the pictures. Black wheels and black wheel arches not great combination either. Perhaps other wheels would look better.
- Price: Estimated starting price 38,000 EUR is less than I expected since it's only 3,500 EUR more than top of the range R5. It'll be interesting to see what is standard equipment on the cheapest A290.
One other interesting piece of information from my perspective was also released today. There will be an Alpine distributor here in Finland starting from spring 2025. It's yet unclear if they start importing the petrol A110 to Finland but hopefully I would be able to have my A110 serviced in Finland in the future.
My first impressions:
- Looks: I like the front and the rear but the side profile I'm not too keen on. I don't like the air intake imitation design feature on the rear doors. Why on an electric car? Also, the car looks quite tall. I did check how tall it is compared to my 2019 Fiesta ST and the Fiesta is 147 cm whereas A290 is 152 cm. So actually only 5 cm taller but A290 looks much taller in the pictures. Black wheels and black wheel arches not great combination either. Perhaps other wheels would look better.
- Price: Estimated starting price 38,000 EUR is less than I expected since it's only 3,500 EUR more than top of the range R5. It'll be interesting to see what is standard equipment on the cheapest A290.
One other interesting piece of information from my perspective was also released today. There will be an Alpine distributor here in Finland starting from spring 2025. It's yet unclear if they start importing the petrol A110 to Finland but hopefully I would be able to have my A110 serviced in Finland in the future.
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