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Rank 20 out of 93 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Alpine

A290

Name: A290
Brand: Alpine

around $42000

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

561 Pros

80%
26 reviews (4h 23m)

140 Cons

The Alpine A290 electrifies the hot hatch formula, delivering a thrilling and agile driving experience with a touch of French flair. Inspired by the Renault 5, the A290 boasts bespoke upgrades including a reworked front suspension, wider track, beefier brakes, and upgraded tires. This translates to nimble handling, impressive grip, and a playful c...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

73%

124 vs 47

Interior

78%

114 vs 32

Driving Experience

89%

55 vs 7

Technology

94%

92 vs 6

Exterior Styling

83%

103 vs 21

Performance

Reviewer verdict

Across 26 YouTube reviews, the Alpine A290 earns an Index score of 4.2/5, ranking #20 among Electric Vehicles (EVs). Reviewers most often praise its interior, driving experience, performance, while the most common criticisms concern interior, driving experience.

The Alpine A290 is widely praised for its driver-focused, high-quality interior and supportive, sporty seats, with interior positives mentioned in 58 of the reviews. Reviewers frequently highlight a minimalist yet premium cabin, F1-inspired steering wheel and physical controls, plus usable rear space and a decent boot. The A290’s driving experience and handling earn strong agreement (48 mentions) for sharp, engaging steering, well-tuned suspension, regenerative braking and multiple drive modes that make it both playful and usable daily. Performance is also celebrated (45 mentions) for instant electric torque, nimble agility, race-derived brakes and chassis tuning that deliver genuine hot-hatch-like dynamics for an EV.

Many reviewers criticized the interior packaging, especially the repeated lack of cup holders and limited storage/rear space (47 mentions), with several noting cramped rear seats and removed conveniences versus the Renault 5. Driving criticisms (32 mentions) focus on numb or light steering around center, some torque steer and a less involving EV driving feel compared with traditional hot hatches, plus occasional ride harshness. Performance and weight concerns appear in 21 mentions, calling out that the car feels heavier than comparable petrol hot hatches, that the overtake/OV feature can feel gimmicky, and that some expected extra power or punch is missing. Range, tech and cost issues are less frequent but noted: reviewers mention a modest battery/range relative to expectations and pricing that positions it near premium hatch territory.

Analysis based on 26 YouTube reviews (4h 23m of video) with 561 pros and 140 cons extracted.

Pros (561)

Interior (124)

the boot is decent though 326 L that's good for a small car ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 6:14
nice weight to or thickness to the steering wheel ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 5:35
central console with gear buttons and wireless charging ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 4:25
grown up feel inside of the cabin ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 6:01
they're still control contrs here for the buttons we use most the airon volume control up here ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 5:28
based on the Rena 5 and it's still front-wheel drive there's no motor back here we still have a 326 L boot which is some 100 more than a similar sized electric mini ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 3:07
same two screen setup with Google software which works, same interesting shaped piece across the dash, same Bank of physical switches for the climate control which work ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 7:17
distinctive steering wheel with an OV button for quick acceleration ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 4:13
different materials ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 7:43
the seats are Mega, bespoke, hug you nicely, Nappa leather in a beautiful bluish Hue ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 9:28
special steering wheel wrapped in matching blue leather with white racing stripe and titanium Hardware ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 7:35
supportive front sport seats ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 4:23
figure hugging but comfortable seats ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 3:22
high quality lever across the dashboard with the Alpine stamp ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 7:07
steering wheel takes a huge amount of inspiration straight from the Formula 1 team ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 6:55
sport seats hug you in all the right places but won't kill your back on long drives ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 1:23
Formula 1 inspired steering wheel complete with controls for adjusting performance settings without taking hands off the wheel ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 2:31
on the Renault 5 the control stalks up here and you keep getting it mixed up with the with the wipers so that's a plus point ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 5:20
good material quality ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 2:01
anodized aluminium buttons ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 7:00
Renault did Alpine a big favor with the five cuz this interior was so good to start with it was a standout thing about the Rena 5 ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 7:07
clean cabin ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 1:59
good driving position ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 3:20
digital gauge cluster looks like it's been pulled straight from a concept car ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 1:34
bespoke center console ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 7:58
wonderful Alpine leather seats finished in dark Navy with contrast stitching and white headrests with alpine embossed on them ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 6:19
Formula 1 inspired steering wheel with buttons, including an overtake button ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 1:25
far more bolstered seats ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 6:29
interior is focused on performance yet it doesn't compromise on Comfort or technology ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 2:24
the quality with which it's built and the materials used are top of the line for this level of car ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 5:51
beautiful Nappa leather seats ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 6:44
this is a big boot for a small car uh 326 lers worth of boot compare that to the mini 210 that's like 50% extra ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 3:40
good layout of controls ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 7:47
it's really nice it's a lovely place to be ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 4:21
very good, soft seats with good bolstering, specific to the A290 ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 6:37
steering wheel with physical buttons, preventing accidental presses ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 7:49
a lovely display up here which again is angled towards the driver ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 5:12
interior quality for this segment of a car is absolutely excellent ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 5:35
they're not official bucket seats but what they are is very comfortable they've increased the size of the bolster and yeah it's nice it's it's it's cozy the seat kind of still hugs you a bit um but it's comfortable made from Napa leather ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 6:22
this cockpit feel and they've really kind of used the central area to kind of separate the driver from the passenger ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 4:57
Alpin has really done a great work of making you feel like you're in a premium small space ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 6:13
you get to enjoy the practicalities of having Five Doors ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 8:13
really good and premium-feeling cabin ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 6:00
high quality, soft Nappa leather throughout the cabin ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 6:13
10 and a/4 inches ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 5:19
feels nice and well put together ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 10:34
seats are sporty but they're not bucket seats so you can use them for everyday driving ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 5:23
particularly when you are driving at PACE and you're throwing the steering wheel around it's much more intuitive to have your gear selector down here ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 7:29
physical buttons for climate control ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 7:33
they use a sustainable way to dye the leather using coffee beans ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 6:39
I can still fit pleasantly well with a comfortable amount of Headroom and leg room ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 8:39
USBC chargers for rear seat passengers ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 8:45
boot space is the same as the Renault 5 and that's no bad thing ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 8:27
analog buttons ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 13:19
this steering wheel has been inspired by the F1 Alpine wheel ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 6:26
you can fit more than you can in the perso e208 ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 8:29
no large touchscreens covering the entire dashboard but instead a very drivercentric cockpit with compact displays and physical controls ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 2:12
front seats are definitely very spacious ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 6:00
digital cockpit is clean and intuitive with a configurable display that keeps you informed without overwhelming you ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 2:02
a lot of space, ample space ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 2:49
sporty seats are both supportive and comfortable perfect for long drives are spirited Sprints ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 2:09
plastics don't make the cheap sounds ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 9:34
beautiful interior ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 1:22
taken the great Rena 5 interior and made it even better ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 3:50
seats ... have a lot more support and also feel a lot more comfier ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 5:10
minimalist but focused ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 2:10
premium vibe ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 9:32
quite usable space ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 1:40
highquality materials like alcanta and brushed aluminum make the interior feel premium without losing its Performance Edge ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 2:17
top dead center Mark ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 4:44
wide boot opening ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 6:24
minimalist yet driver focused ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 2:00
F1 inspired steering wheel ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 2:09
standard features across all models include heated front seats a Napa leather trimmed steering wheel LED headlights adaptive cruise control and Wireless Apple carplay Android auto ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 3:44
new center console ... heavily inspired by the Alpin A110 with the DNR gear selector buttons ... feels more natural ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 3:56
Everything feels super high quality in here ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 3:54
seats are very comfortable and they hug you tight while you drive around the corners ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 2:20
metal panel with the Alpine compass on it which lights up at night ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 4:22
driver center cockpit ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 9:22
higher end models ... have premium leather materials ... includes a center console and door cards ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 5:17
it's really nice in here this is a really high quality interior ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 3:14
still get some storage ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 4:12
step inside the a290 and you're greeted with a driver Centric cockpit the center console and 10.1 in infotainment screen are angled towards the driver providing an immersive Driving Experience ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 3:29
center console is ... a lot higher making you feel like you sit even lower in the car ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 4:07
boxy proportions head room isn't that bad and leg room is also quite decent ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 5:33
tons of space back here look at all this space back here ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 1:15
look at this quality of this interior this is absolutely beautiful ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 3:21
you can get a baguette holder with it ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 2:34
very very nice look at these seats in here this is a really throwback to the original R5 ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 2:59
super cool fabric back here ah they did an awesome job with this car ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 5:00
much nicer seats much different seats and the regular R5 ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 9:33
very nice bright displays lovely steering wheel ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 3:49
look at this roof liner... it is very nice seats are awesome ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 4:25
recharge button on the steering wheel ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 2:18
sporty and ergonomically designed steering wheel ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 2:55
nice sporty steering wheel with that square face feature ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 2:13
heated seats and heated steering wheel in the GTS Model ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 3:17
the cabin is designed with a driver Centric approach the interior blends sportiness with modern technology featuring a digital instrument cluster a large infotainment screen and a steering wheel inspired by Formula 1 cars ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 1:25
Alpine blue leather seats with cream interior ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 3:46
the touch screen is actually very quick Graphics are nice easy to use ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 3:36
comfortable and supportive seats, especially for spirited driving ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 3:04
bucket style front seats offering excellent lateral support ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 3:09
quality of the Interior particularly if you go for this GTS version is even better than the regular Renault 5 ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 5:00
minimalist yet premium feel ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 2:27
high quality materials ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 2:41
that form continues in the cabin where a three-spoke Napa leather sport steering wheel houses F1 inspired switches to control the regen level and deliver a burst of extra power for up to 10 seconds ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 2:47
physical climate control button so you can just tap away at them without having to take your eyes off the road ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 3:20
seats are designed for both comfort and support with high quality materials used throughout the cabin ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 1:38
the seats meanwhile are made from recycled plastic and fabric depending on spec or if you prefer there's a nap leather option available in Inky deep blue ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 3:00
F1 inspired steering wheel ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 3:09
seats have enough side bolstering so you don't find yourself sliding around the car too much when you're driving harder ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 3:49
sustainably produced materials ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 3:37
326 L boot ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 3:54
option for sport seats that provide extra support ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 2:40
screen angled towards driver with Google powered aids ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 2:55
space for adults in the back ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 3:51
high-tech digital cockpit ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 4:01
small and sporty steering wheel ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 2:23
huge digital instrument display ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 3:04
physical controls for aircon ETC covered in a retro design Dash ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 2:18
bucket style seats that provide excellent support during spirited driving ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 4:14
minimalist yet modern cabin featuring highquality materials and a driver focused layout ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 2:19
sustainable and practical cabin ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 3:29
driver orientated cockpit ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 2:49

Driving Experience (114)

bespok EVS tend to be lighter ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 5:15
the suspension this car kind of just Glides over the road surface it's much more comfortable than I expected it to be ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 6:00
usable and comfortable ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 6:13
the steering, the defining feature of a really light car is the way the nose just dives into Corners when you turn the wheel there isn't that lumbering sense of mass changing direction ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 5:24
nice balance of comfort and firmness, handles bumps and potholes well ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 8:41
fun and playful handling ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 11:59
naturally agile ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 6:41
feels small than light ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 4:28
very Progressive brakes and throttle ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 12:27
adjustable on turn-in ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 10:31
quiet at higher speeds with minimal Road and windows noise, no fake engine sound ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 8:50
doesn't have fake gear shifts ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 4:13
a really well put together, wonderful starting point in the Runo 5 stylish desirable already good to drive ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 13:23
precise steering and well-tuned suspension make it feel agile and responsive ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 4:22
enjoyable driving experience, especially on twisty roads, performs admirably through tight bends with minimal body lean ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 8:18
easy to access regen change mode ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 1:43
pulls the steering on corner exit ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 9:07
a proper driver's car that just happens to be electric ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 2:53
it's got character by the bucket load performance where it counts ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 3:15
not really too jiggly ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 1:36
good steering feedback, especially in sport mode ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 8:36
you could genuinely drive this thing every day without needing a chiropractor ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 2:17
one pedal driving mode ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 7:11
balanced the performance Focus us with everyday usability ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 5:57
gives it so much personality cuz it's playful ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 6:22
maintains a lightweight feel ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 4:29
challenges like having a really immature best friend sat next to you at all times going go on go on slide it around that roundabout ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 8:39
controlled ride ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 3:33
light and responsive control weights, including relatively light steering ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 5:23
fun to drive ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 6:14
easy to use drive mode selector and interactive twist button for adjusting regenerative braking ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 7:45
multiple driving modes allowing drivers to switch between settings for efficiency comfort and performance ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 4:39
more driver focused experience thanks to its sharp handling motorport inspired design and Alpine's expertise in lightweight performance cars ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 7:00
driver experience Remains the top priority ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 2:19
very quick to change direction due to the fact that the wheels are only 2 and 1/2 M apart ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 1:13
so smooth on the brakes like heavy braking handles so well ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 13:59
absolute seamlessness in the transition from the regen brakes to the discs ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 12:19
feels like a true hot hatch ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 5:00
absorbent ride over curbs ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 10:52
some torque steer, providing interaction and engagement ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 5:55
Alpine has fitted this thing with special hydraulic bump stops and they make a massive difference ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 2:05
the brakes would you believe um they're really nice and firm ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 9:25
steering is spoton precise perfectly weighted and full of feel in sport mode ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 1:46
the steering it's sharp it gives you just the right amount of feedback ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 8:22
good brakes, no noticeable switch between regen and real brakes ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 15:25
compact footprint making it perfect for urban environments while still being a blast to drive on twisty roads ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 1:12
suspension isn't too tight ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 1:27
engaging and thrilling experience ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 4:14
hydraulic bump stops, refined and grown-up suspension ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 3:15
regenerative braking...is managed by a little...scrolly wheelie thing...it’s quite nice you can see it stands out clearly ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 3:33
a fun car to drive ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 7:03
pretty good brakes ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 3:02
that's also true with the throttle pedal um I think sometimes the throttle is just overly sensitive particularly with an electric car you know we always get that 100% talk you can zoom off um from standstill but you don't always want that ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 9:43
this isn't everyday car that you can enjoy with style and some fun ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 7:06
versatile it's adaptable if you want comfortable easy daily driving it's got it but if you want a slightly more spirited drive you you can push it to the absolute maximum ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 14:49
it has quite a nice balance it keeps some of the rigidity um but it's not too firm it doesn't have that go-carty feeling it's not like a mini ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 9:04
four different Drive modes ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 5:47
you can pretty much go down to one pedal driving almost ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 11:03
this could perfectly well be your day-to-day daily driver in the city ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 7:18
like a go-kart ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 11:44
rch button uh which is where you can set your regenerative braking ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 5:42
so balanced and so easy to drive ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 9:19
the grip is absolutely great for a car like this ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 10:01
there's so much fun you can have in this car ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 9:37
not just a track car this is a car you can use for everyday life ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 12:02
excellent handling...will just help you out whenever you get into trouble ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 10:21
very responsive ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 14:18
F1 technology to design the suspension ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 12:58
playful yet composed making every twist and turn on the road a joy to conquer ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 1:27
regenerative braking system has been calibrated to feel natural adding to the seamless Driving Experience ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 1:48
Alpine has tuned the a290 for dynamic handling and Agility thanks to especially redesigned suspension and a multi-link rear setup a rarity in this segment ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 1:25
to ensure the a290 stops as well as it goes Alpine has equipped it with four piston Brembo brakes borrowed from the A10 sports car ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 2:24
steering is sharp and responsive giving you confidence whether you're navigating tight city streets or attacking mountain passes ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 1:42
compact Nimble and fun just like the classics but with zero emissions and modern tech that make it future proof ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 2:59
really sticks to the corners ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 6:29
different modes sport mode normal mode eco mode and then there's a personal mode ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 7:34
sharper more alive ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 16:31
Alpine has fine-tuned the suspension to offer a perfect balance between comfort and sportiness ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 1:35
the a290 features four driving modes save normal Sport and personal allowing drivers to tailor the Driving Experience to their liking ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 2:00
the tires the handling suspension ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 3:47
the handling that's really really good ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 3:26
extra controls for your drive mode as well as your regenerative braking ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 4:36
amazing playful thing ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 9:29
the braking system is complemented by adjustable regenerative braking enhancing both efficiency and driving Dynamics ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 2:34
the suspension ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 2:28
not as front heavy, not as sharp as the Alpine ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 10:39
brakes are as well ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 2:24
pedal is still very firm ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 11:40
can throw it around so nicely ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 4:48
brakes are perfect ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 11:37
exhilarating Driving Experience ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 1:57
compact size makes it perfect for urban environments ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 6:12
suspension system tuned to provide a balance between comfort and performance ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 6:53
the brakes are good, consistent and more feelsome than the regular Renault 5 ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 7:01
aggressive styling powerful electric motor and sharp handling make it an exciting choice ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 6:45
far more capable and more importantly more fun than an abath 500e or an mg4 X power ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 7:12
surprisingly comfortable when just pottering around ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 8:15
regenerative braking ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 4:31
the damping is absolutely superb, doesn't get out of shape even on really poorly surfaced roads ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 8:07
Eco normal and Sport modes allowing for more or less energy conservation ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 2:59
excellent feedback ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 1:57
drives quite smoothly ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 2:49
regenerative braking, offering one pedal driving ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 2:06
range of driving modes ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 1:59
the regen dial is nice, it feels chunky and purposeful ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 4:21
individual driving modes ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 1:17
sharp steering ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 1:55
adjustable brake regen ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 2:54
the feel is okay ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 9:22
easy and intuitive to drive and its steering braking and acceleration are all designed to feel very similar to those in the A110 sports car ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 3:48
suspension is tuned for a perfect balance of comfort and performance ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 1:51
combines the usability of the Rena 5 with agility adjustability and genuine fun in the corners ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 11:30
fun ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 1:42
very convincing ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 11:26

Performance (103)

completely reworked the front suspension ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 1:56
hiked the power to 220 horses ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 2:06
bigger beefier brakes and upgraded tires, entirely bespoke front suspension and heavily revised rear Plus bespoke anti-roll bars ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 3:20
lighter ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 0:58
sweet spot when it comes to the performance ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 4:53
not heavy by EV standards ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 5:15
wider track ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 1:50
added a an electronic limited slip diff ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 2:10
pushed the wheels out wider which means less body roll more grip ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 2:00
upgraded tires and it just feels so Nimble so agile the way it darts into Corners ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 5:50
push to pass button ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 11:44
usable power at lower speeds around towns ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 5:09
more serious performance than expected ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 12:15
feels faster than it actually is ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 10:27
the motor from the mean ech ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 1:44
pulls the car around during acceleration, preventing washout ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 7:34
stands up to track use, with manageable battery drain ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 15:31
difference in power, the electric motor now has outputs of either 178 or 216 brake horsepower compared with the 148 brake horsepower ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 2:04
instant electric torque makes this thing feel properly quick ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 0:50
completely new brakes, front brake calipers are straight off of an A110 and a completely bespoke suspension setup ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 10:06
big red OV button for quick acceleration ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 7:58
handles like a proper hot hatch should, it stays flat through the bends grips like it's Got Claws and still knows how to have fun ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 1:57
compact cars that pack a punch ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 0:27
launch control ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 7:31
larger Brakes, same as the A110 sports car ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 4:08
mimics a limited slip diff by braking the inside front wheel during acceleration ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 6:53
chassis is pure genius ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 1:52
think of it as your own personal power boost one press and Boom full power instantly ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 1:02
motor is also larger, resulting in a unique front subframe and new suspension that's 60 mm wider along with hydraulic bump stops ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 2:15
push to pass for 10 seconds of maximum power and torque for overtaking ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 7:21
0 to 60 in about 6.7 seconds ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 7:40
low center of gravity enhances stability ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 4:14
power delivery it's nice nice it's smooth but it's punchy when you need it ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 8:59
doesn't seem to overheat easily ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 14:29
220 horsepower and 300 Newt M of torque ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 9:52
1479 kilos, light weight compared to rivals ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 14:11
it gives you an extra burst of power for up to 10 seconds ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 6:12
hydraulic bump stops shared from the last generation Renault sport Manan for better performance ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 2:24
Sport Plus mode which sharpens throttle response and adjusts power delivery for maximum fun ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 4:49
it's actually a bit lighter than the cars in its segment ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 8:42
overtake button...I get 100% instant power to the front wheels that's good for overtaking ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 3:44
not that heavy for an EV (1480kg) ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 10:06
the graphics change they come up flash at you you get extra power um definitely enough to pass someone to make a little overtake ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 11:42
plenty of power for enjoyable driving on normal roads ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 11:47
200kg lighter than the Mini Electric JCW ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 17:31
suddenly you get increased power um the ambient lighting changes all red you've got a slightly different sound you're suddenly engaged to drive ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 10:33
the magic red o button the overtake button ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 6:06
you can break much harder much later ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 11:36
this car will keep you on the track no problem ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 11:40
strong instant talk creepy chases copper LSD ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 16:20
This setup allows the top speec models to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 6.4 seconds comparable to the Volkswagen ID3 GTX ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 1:03
instant torque ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 1:04
pretty light for an EV ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 8:18
0 to 60 it's done in a zippy 5.5 seconds top speed an impressive 155 mph ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 1:16
the GT performance and GTS trims offer a e 220 horsepower and 221 lb feet of torque ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 0:57
limited slip differential ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 10:15
race tuned chassis ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 10:08
Punchy electric motor that delivers 270 horsepower to the front wheels ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 1:01
impressive 281 horsepower ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 0:52
all-wheel driving system ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 6:44
torque vectoring ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 10:11
first high performance EV vehicle of Alpine ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 11:46
instant full throttle for 30 seconds ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 7:08
doesn't have reduction of power ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 7:02
an actual hot hatch ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 4:01
front wheel driver ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 5:03
overtaking button ... increases the throttle response ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 4:46
full lap without red reduction of power ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 12:30
this is the really spicy sport version of the car ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 8:44
four piston calipers it looks like four piston calipers is up front ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 9:25
there's two trim levels 175 and 215 horsepower ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 7:27
sport tuned suspension and precise steering enhanc cornering capabilities ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 2:25
instant Torque from the electric motor ensures rapid acceleration ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 2:20
overtake button for extra boost ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 2:25
low center of gravity ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 7:01
it's quick, faster than a 1980s Rena 5 GT Turbo ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 6:21
powered by an electric motor that delivers impressive performance ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 2:00
built for the track while remaining practical for everyday use ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 2:17
the steering is sharp, direct and there's enough grip ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 6:50
electric motor that delivers immediate torque, ensuring instant acceleration ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 3:45
lightweight chassis designed to deliver sharp handling and agility ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 6:47
noticeably less body lean than the regular Renault 5 ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 7:09
nimble and agile perfect for carving through tight corners or zipping through city streets ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 2:34
instant Torque from the electric motor ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 1:32
I like the fact that the a290 isn't too quick in a straight line even when you press the overtake button it doesn't take your head off ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 8:25
electric powertrain that delivers instant torque for rapid acceleration ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 2:27
overtake button for maximum power for 10 seconds ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 3:20
F1 style OV button on the steering wheel and this gives instantaneous power for short burst of overtaking ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 3:04
front-mounted electric motor that delivers around 220 horsepower ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 1:16
higher output as well as upgraded tires ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 1:21
sporty performance ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 0:19
can hit 0 to 60 mph in about 6 seconds ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 1:38
quick ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 1:42
I like the way that it turns it's got a really positive turn in you can feel the nose make that initial turn ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 9:26
only on rare occasions does the extra weight over a petrol hot hatch of a similar size feel obvious on the public road otherwise it's very well controlled ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 11:41
lightweight design ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 2:22
designed for responsive and agile handling ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 1:27
accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 6 seconds making it quick off the line ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 3:13
upgraded brakes increased power front suspension ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 1:11
low center of gravity ensures excellent handling and stability ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 2:41
uses torque vectoring and intelligent traction to help put all that power down ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 1:21
performance on par with hot hatchbacks such as the i2n and Ford Fiesta ST ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 2:39
it is happy to move the rear end around ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 9:32

Exterior Styling (92)

better looking back end ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 2:52
unique alloy wheel designs ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 4:03
bespoke tires ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 4:05
jazzier than the Renault 5 ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 0:24
lower, wider ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 2:27
really cool colorways ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 2:52
rally inspired quad LED lights up front look absolutely Wicked ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 0:22
physically fairly small and light sub 4 M cars don't get much smaller than that these days and sub 1.5 tons ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 4:36
elevates the squat hatchback feel of the Renault 5 electric with many new details ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 2:41
bespoke tires ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 4:23
they've taken the Renault 5 and they've turned it up to 11 it looks like an angry little rally car ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 1:59
small, under 4 meters long ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 0:31
muscular wheel arches mean serious business ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 0:27
different exterior packs that you can get in terms of design which can really make your a90s look unique ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 3:00
looks really really smart ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 3:24
wider more squat more aggressive stance ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 4:33
one of the coolest looking EES to come to Market ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 0:22
the sort of the four lights the front is obviously a nod to the original Alpine 110 which has the iconic four round lights at the front ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 1:42
it looks fantastic ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 1:17
very successful exterior design ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 0:46
the tires are actually tailor made 19in mellin tires to basically give you loads of grip keep you stuck on the road uh but they're also energy efficient ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 10:05
four different body colors ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 12:52
sculpted door panels they're a brilliant nod to the legendary R5 turbo ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 0:29
sporty stance ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 1:28
functional vent ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 2:17
cool iconic squared-off wheel design ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 2:52
successful modern retro design ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 1:36
those Wheels the snowflake 19in wheels a thing of beauty ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 2:51
the x's on the lights that is just a design feature the a it means this car is instantly recognizable ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 1:34
I just love how rally cars had this is that back in the day ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 1:52
compact car which is really refreshing ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 1:46
much of a lower stance ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 1:50
wide stance ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 16:10
far wider ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 1:53
signature alpine detail X lights and flared arches way more character than a mini electric or even a Cupra bone ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 16:12
Bold tail lights an integrated spoiler round out the look giving the a290 a sporty yet elegant vibe ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 0:51
Sharp aggressive yet refined with aerodynamic lines that scream performance ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 0:23
pronounced wheel arches and large alloy wheels give it a powerful stance ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 0:40
functional air intake a proper rear diffuser ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 1:59
bumper is ... more aggressive and has more gloss black cladding on it ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 1:57
classic rally inspired look with shorter overhangs and pumped up wheel arches ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 1:51
floating roof design adds a touch of sophistication ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 0:48
much wider, lower and meaner than the Renault 5 ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 1:45
19-in wheels are inspired by the F1 car ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 1:57
Alpine a290 lettering ... similar to how Porsche does it ... gives it a sense of more premiumness to the car ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 2:09
the Alpine a290 boasts a striking design that harks back to the Rena 5 turbo its wide stance aggressive bumpers and flared wheel arches give it a muscular look ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 2:53
tail lights ... with this cool 3D look ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 2:04
headlights also have a little French flag in them ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 1:18
this thing looks absolutely fantastic ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 0:55
one of the best looking current cars on the market ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 0:11
daytime running lights in the shape of x's to represent spot lamps and give it a racing look ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 1:11
Alpine specific wheel designs ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 1:30
Mitchelin Sport cup tires ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 0:48
tires are so good ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 2:20
different rear door skin ... to include a fake rear vent like what the old Renault 5 turbos had ... giving it a classic and sporty look ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 1:36
lower central air vent is quite big ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 1:20
a lot more aggressive styling cues a lot more aggressive Wheels you have the over fenders slightly wider track as well ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 9:03
sporty looking side vents ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 1:23
this car looks absolutely fantastic ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 1:47
headlights ... have crosses to represent the tape they used to put on headlights during races ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 1:02
bigger fled wheel arches and a bigger side skirt ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 1:33
body color boot lip spoiler which gives it a good look ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 1:52
beautiful alloy wheels ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 0:50
low and wide body, sporty stance ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 1:50
wide diffuser, subtle rear spoilers, and a design that ensures downforce for better handling ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 2:07
crocodile scale effect on the roof ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 3:41
a290 light strip logo in front of the passenger side ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 3:36
striking presence on the road ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 1:17
signature Alpine a290 lights with the little X on the front and the little light up Alpine logo ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 1:04
shark fin aerial and the beautiful Alpine logo on the back ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 1:19
bold and aggressive, yet elegant ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 1:20
it's obviously based on the Renault 5 which is already a good looking car ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 1:40
sleek lines and sculpted surfaces ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 1:55
futuristic and slim headlamps ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 1:43
sharp angular lines that give the A290 a dynamic and aerodynamic appearance ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 1:28
design is aggressive yet modern featuring a wider stance sharp lead lighting and aerodynamic elements that give it a distinctive look ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 0:50
it looks absolutely stunning ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 1:29
I love the way this thing looks ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 1:31
wide stance and angular tailights that give the car a futuristic appearance ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 3:47
sharp styling ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 0:17
signature X shaped headlights pay homage to Alpine's Motorsport Heritage ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 1:01
aggressive styling ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 2:25
Sleek aerodynamic shape that's designed to reduce drag and improve efficiency ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 3:32
blend of sporty and modern with elements that are both functional and Visually appealing ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 3:53
Five Doors as standard ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 3:48
sharp aggressive look ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 3:39
aggressive stance with flared wheel arches sporty bumpers and distinctive LED lighting ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 0:57
four x graphic lights as a nod to its rallying past ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 0:59
iconic Alpine badge ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 0:22
hints to Alpine's Heritage ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 0:41
muscular design, huge arches and wider STS ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 0:30
aerodynamics are at play ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 1:22

Technology (55)

this touchscreen is Google powered ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 5:24
unique entertainment system, Alpine telemetrics and live data, coaching mode ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 8:25
sounds real, not pretending to be a petrol engine it sounds like what you sort of imagine the mechanical sounds of an EV would be ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 11:30
this sound is doing a lot of heavy lifting ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 10:57
Alpine-specific sound is not annoying ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 4:01
Alpine has fitted this with an overtake button right on the steering wheel ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 0:57
Google powered info inment system is properly quick and actually makes sense to use ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 1:27
premium sound system ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 2:54
button to turn off all the annoying adash safety features ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 7:30
easy to adjust driver assistance systems with a single button ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 2:04
incredible sound system ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 8:58
good infotainment system, better than VW Group's current offerings ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 7:27
one of the best infotainment systems on the market with built-in Google features and physical climate control dials ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 8:05
Alpena's done a lot of work on the sound design...you get this Spacey sound comes out of the high-end speaker system that they've also designed specifically for this car ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 1:40
52 KW battery ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 12:31
the screen is this Google Automotive it is by far the best system in the world ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 5:00
amazing speakers ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 8:47
natural-feeling fake engine sound, not too loud ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 12:57
loads of gadgets going on here ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 5:36
Alpine telemetrics live data coaching and challenges ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 5:22
clear and easy to read screen with good graphics and quick refresh rate ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 9:35
comes with a Google assistant ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 14:06
state-of-the-art infotainment system complete with a crisp touchscreen Wireless Apple carplay and Android auto ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 2:27
F1 technology ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 1:04
OV button which is actually called as an overturning or want to overtake someone ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 7:00
sound system it's been specially tuned to match the car's dynamic character delivering Rich immersive audio ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 2:46
overtake button is no gimmick ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 16:25
overtake button ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 2:38
one particularly exciting feature is the overtake function inspired by Motorsport technology by pressing a red button on the steering wheel drivers can unleash extra power for 10 seconds ideal for quick overtakes or spirited driving ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 2:11
the vehicle also includes a nine-speaker sound system by French audio firm daviet known for its powerful base and high quality sound ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 4:37
really dives into it and you see the F1 technology coming into the play ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 6:25
screen is pretty quick ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 4:18
this is the Renault R5 ech 100% evv 52 KW hour battery ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 0:33
rear parking camera ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 1:36
fully adaptive cruise control ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 2:33
cutting-edge technology that offers an exhilarating driving experience ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 3:36
multiple driving modes ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 4:15
full Google Maps integration ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 3:09
focus on technology and driver engagement ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 2:34
packed with modern features ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 4:51
front parking sensors ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 1:33
Google adaptation systems with user friendly voice interface ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 2:40
fully digital interface ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 4:58
rear parking sensors ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 1:30
different driver modes to select, including sport mode ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 2:22
state of the art infotainment system with smartphone connectivity Advanced navigation and customizable driving modes ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 3:27
Alpine telemetrics with live data and challenges ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 3:22
GTS version of the a290 then you do get an extra menu that gives you some Telemetry ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 3:26
very simple way to turn off the lane guidance which you're going along Country Roads is really useful ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 3:28
auto lights and auto wipers ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 3:05
superb Google based infotainment system ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 3:22
optional audio system designed and engineered by French audio specialist devalier ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 2:29
as electric cars go I'd say it's one of the better fake sounds, it's not irritating ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 9:03
range of connectivity options including Apple carplay Android auto and a smartphone app ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 5:01
bespoke infotainment system with its own instrument graphics ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 2:23

Overall (29)

combines performance, comfort, and practicality ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 9:41
handling is spot-on the performance puts a massive smile on your face it looks fantastic and crucially you can actually live with it every day ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 2:58
prioritized engineering and upgrades ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 5:23
arriving in the UK next March ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 1:09
compact stylish fast and F exactly what a hot hatch should be ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 7:48
elevates the styling and performance of the Renault 5 ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 9:57
bucket loads of Personality it's got history inheritage ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 14:42
they've absolutely nailed it ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 0:10
you're getting way more character for your cash ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 2:32
French product which is built in France ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 3:20
Alpine's pedigree and F1 inspired tech ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 16:42
captures the spirit of traditional hot hatches while embracing the future ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 2:53
much more charm and character and there is a wider range of choices ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 6:47
looks on the outside and the premium feel on the inside are the best in its class ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 7:00
good for for a EV ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 1:05
really good ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 11:21
in a completely different League to the mg4 xow or abath 500e ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 9:14
focus on performance handling and design sets it apart offering a more thrilling Driving Experience compared to its Rivals ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 4:15
certainly more fun than a VW polo GTI ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 9:29
Sharp design sporty performance and electric efficiency ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 0:28
certainly the best electric hot hatch in its price point ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 9:12
big fan of that, there's some good stuff in there ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 5:50
currently the best electric hot hatch that you can buy, unless you have deep pockets for an ionic 5n ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 9:34
carry the legacy of the Alpine brand ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 0:26
pushing the boundaries of performance and Technology ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 2:02
I quite like it they've actually thought about it it's a nice feature to have ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 6:34
marks a new era in performance design and Technology ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 0:28
Brand's commitment to sustainability without sacrificing the thrilling driving dynamics ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 2:11
plenty of customization options ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 2:34

Charging (16)

vehicle to load and vehicle to grid capabilities ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 9:32
vehicle to load and vehicle to grid technology ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 10:52
supports fast charging (15 to 80% in about 30 minutes at up to 100 KW) ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 9:18
30 minutes on a fast charger will take you from 15 to 80% ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 1:15
fast charging 15 to 80% in just 30 minutes ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 12:38
supports 100 KW DC fast charging meaning it can go from 15% to 80% in just 30 minutes ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 5:08
heat pump and biral vehicle to load and vehicle to grid funes as standard ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 12:45
will Top up the battery from between 15 to 80% in around 30 minutes ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 6:19
charging rate is competitive in this class at 100 KW ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 6:16
the DC fast charging capability allows for a rapid charge of up to 100 KW meaning you can recover about 93 m of range in just 15 minutes and charge from 15 to 80% in approximately 30 minutes ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 1:46
supports up to 100 kW of DC fast charging ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 5:33
finally a compact EV where you can set your charge limit ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 4:14
rapid charging ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 2:03
support fast charging ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 6:03
vehicle to load and vehicle to load grig functionality ▶ Alpine A290 | Review @ 3:43
fast charging is also supported allowing 20 to 80% charge in under 30 minutes using a DC fast charger ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 3:03

Cost of Ownership (10)

prices from the low £30,000 ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 1:09
for the price you're getting one of the most fun rides in town ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 1:04
Alpine a290 will not see the premium car tax implications come into place after April 2025 ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 4:23
all specifications come under that £40,000 Mark ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 9:10
takes the base of the Renault 5 which was already a fantastic electric car at a really affordable cost ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 8:51
price ... quite good and it's still considerably cheaper than the Mini Cooper Electric JCW ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 3:33
The estimate will be 25 or under ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 2:24
very reasonably priced ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 2:42
basic GT trim comes with everything you really want ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 4:04
Affordable ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 5:16

Range (8)

larger 52 kwh battery offering an official range of 226 m (GTS) or 236 m (GT) ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 9:06
range you're looking at 236 mi from the 52 KW battery ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 1:07
official wltp range of up to 236 M ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 12:35
offers around 364 km of range and a charging time of 3 hours all the way down to 20 minutes ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 5:37
really efficient ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 12:11
range of over 250 mi on a full charge ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 5:54
substantial battery capacity, ensuring a long driving range ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 5:31
around 240 M range on a single charge thanks to its 52 kows battery ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 2:48

Safety (8)

safety and Driver assistance features are also well taken care of ▶ Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefinin @ 5:34
front and back roll cage ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 13:00
Advanced Driver assistance systems like adaptive cruise control and Lane keeping assist ensure you're always in safe hands ▶ " 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " @ 2:37
full suite of advanced safety features ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 7:15
safety features include Advanced Driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control Lane keeping assist emergency braking and a 360° camera system making it a safe and practical choice for daily driving ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 3:47
safety features like front and rear sensors, rear camera, lane departure warning ▶ ALPINE A290 REVIEW @ 2:58
advanced driver assistance systems such as lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and emergency braking ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 5:08
equipped with a range of advanced safety features including automatic emergency braking Lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review @ 4:37

Reliability (2)

build quality looks really good ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 1:23
for a pre-production car the build quality on it is it's excellent ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 5:27

Cons (140)

Interior (47)

problem where am I supposed to put the drink ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 5:41
no cup holders ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 4:29
no cup holders ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 2:31
leather seats are standard on higher-powered model, cloth only available on lower powered version ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 6:44
wish there was more room in the back seats, huge Boot and then really small back seats I'd have had it the other way around ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 13:32
huge boot and no legroom ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 9:55
painful backseat ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 10:09
you can put shopping on back seats you can't put kids in the boot ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 10:00
no door pockets or cup holders in the back ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 3:07
front a little bit cramped, not been able to get quite the driving position ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 13:41
it needs it needs cup holds in the front and it definitely needs cup holders in the back now that was one of the criticisms we had of the the standard Renault 5 no cup holders no grab handles nowhere to put your feet same applies with this car ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 5:53
no cup holder ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 8:02
no back seats ▶ Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! @ 9:40
back seats are a bit tight if you're full-size adult ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 2:36
limited rear space ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 5:02
gear shifter...in the center console...this is not my favorite bit of the car it's not a quick place to find the gear shifters it's not a quick shift to do and honestly I'm a tall guy and my elbow against the seat trying to find the buttons down there no not optimal at all ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 4:12
there's something missing in the interior of this Alpine what is it it's cup holders ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 4:32
lost its Central driving position ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 15:08
interface is very classic Renault you get too many stalks too many buttons there's too much going on here ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 4:46
in terms of storage space it's very limited so not only have you got no cup holders you don't really have any space to put anything ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 5:07
they forgot to put in any cup holders up front ▶ 2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Elec @ 2:41
this doesn't not to do that it's just a decorative feature I don't dislike it but it's a shame that it doesn't have a function like it does on the Renault 5 ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 2:33
rear seats are relatively small ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 4:29
quite wide doors and a high dashboard ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 1:28
seats a bit too high ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 6:52
interior space feels smaller than the car's exterior dimensions suggest ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 1:17
storage spaces which are not the biggest ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 9:42
lesser space storage space than even the Alpine A110s ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 10:00
steering is little bit bigger ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 7:51
back seats are cramped: 'my feet are twisted and my knees are all the way stuck with the seat' ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 5:11
rear space is not quite so generous ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 8:38
lost a few cup holders ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 4:14
no storage under the Bonnet ... for the charging cables ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 6:30
a bit tiny ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 4:43
still a few Plastics around the place ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 5:46
no frunk ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 6:53
the back seats are prototype at the moment ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 5:15
unfortunately we can't get into this one ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 9:29
very high loading lip ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 6:26
no rear USBC ports air vents or an armrest ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 5:51
protruding sill can be painful to hit your shins on ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 3:05
rear seats are more focused on practicality rather than performance ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 3:13
center console has been redesigned with buttons for drive functions which seems unnecessary and loses cup holders ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 3:57
loss of cup holders ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 4:23
unnecessary buttons for drive selection ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 4:15
the drive mode dial actually isn't a dial, it's a button and it's actually quite laggy ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 4:02
there's no cup holders ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 3:47

Driving Experience (32)

regen paddles would add more engagement ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 6:01
it feels a bit more like a a boardroom wish list than something the engineers actually ask for because you get the same punch just by pressing hard on the accelerator as you do pressing the OV button with a little throttle ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 3:05
more front-wheel drive biased than some hot hatches ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 13:18
once you've set the regen levels to four to change it you have to do this have to keep twisting the wheel whereas if I was coming to this corner now I'd want a paddle here to go 4 3 like engine braking in a normal car and then going up through the gears ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 3:39
some understeer if pushed too hard ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 8:34
torque steer can be felt ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 5:46
ride can be a bit choppy and not as absorbent as other EVs ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 3:30
doesn't provide much road feel through the steering ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 5:32
rear doesn't rotate as dramatically as some older Renault Sport models ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 11:02
it still comes very light when you go from 20 to 80 km an hour you really have to pay attention ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 6:29
a small little bug bear um and actually jinny noticed it in the ren 5 as well and it's that there's a little bit of wind where he's coming in um when you're at slower speeds anything under 100 km an hour under 60 not an issue but as soon as you're doing kind of Motorway speeds you do notice it ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 11:59
they put a front wheel drive on this car because it is a sporty car but you can unsettle it very quickly ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 6:19
doesn't feel like a true hot hatch, lacks the hooligan feel ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 14:21
you'll get a little bit of torque steer the steering wheel will pull you in whichever direction you're steering towards ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 2:47
brake pedal it's hard ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 3:05
weird steering feel, numb around the center and then darty ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 13:46
handling could be sharper and more tight ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 17:12
subtle feeling when jumping from regenerative braking to the brake pedals ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 9:01
they could use some Dynamat there ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 4:47
lacks the interaction of a manual gearbox and a great sounding engine ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 7:22
whirring noise when accelerating ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 7:41
doesn't offer the same reward or assault on your senses as a Ford Fiesta ST or a Hyundai i2n ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 9:19
ride is a bit firmer than the regular Rena 5 ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 8:02
it also means that it feels a bit digital at the top end of the throttle travel ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 8:55
the steering is pretty light perhaps a little bit too light ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 9:16
that feeling of understeer which you can't really get around because of how much weight is carrying ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 10:19
four different driving modes four regen modes and two sound modes ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 1:15
you don't have that same experience and that's always going to be the way with EVS or at least as we know them now ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 11:10
there isn't a huge amount going on in a straight line because you haven't got a gearbox, you haven't got a manual shift to ring out the gears in and feel like you're really pushing the car and not going all that quick ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 10:43
when you accelerate the front pitches up and lifts quite a lot so it feels like it's quite soft front to rear and there's a lot of weight transfer going on ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 9:42
you obviously don't get the same level of involvement as you would from a small petrol engine that needs working to deliver its best form ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 11:50
that missing layer of Engagement does feel at odds with what is otherwise a solid impression of an old school hot hatch ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 12:02

Performance (21)

could have had more power ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 10:02
heavier than a comparable Golf GTI Clubsport ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 13:45
no overboost or extra torque ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 10:17
gimmicky overtake button ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 8:41
over-the-top launch control ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 11:26
180 or in this case 220 horsepower to the front wheels which means that this isn't true hot hatch like we used to know them ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 1:20
not quick enough to feel like a true hot hatch ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 11:43
confusing overtake mode with depleting power bar ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 13:37
weight because this weighs almost around 1500 kg ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 2:56
limits you at 17 km/ hour ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 12:13
overtaking button ... doesn't increase the BHP ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 4:46
V-Max is a bit on the lowish side ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 3:52
TIR is a bit hot ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 9:41
just 170 ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 4:06
missing maybe a bit of power ▶ Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring @ 11:32
official performance figures have yet to be fully disclosed ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 3:49
noticeable amount of torque steer when accelerating hard from low speeds ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 6:39
the 'OV' (overtake) button is pointless ▶ FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! @ 4:57
isn't particularly light straightforward or cheap, it weighs just under 1.5 tons ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 1:07
something odd about the overtake button is that it's kind of pointless because if you press the accelerator beyond the resistance you get the overtake button functionality anyway ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 8:39
it still does feel heavy, it's only 1.5 tons which Now isn't that much but compared to petrol hot hatches it is quite a bit ▶ Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? @ 10:07

Range (10)

range in the region of 220 miles, not massive ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 10:23
limited range, around 160 miles in mixed driving ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 8:47
unrealistic WLTP range (380km), real-world range around 245km ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 5:42
rapid battery depletion when driving fast, limited by EV charging times ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 16:03
the Alpine a290 offers a wltp estimated 236 M on a full charge slightly less than its sibling the Rena 5 ech ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 1:36
reduced the range down to 226 M ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 3:17
range of about 236 mil ... down from the 250 M that you can get on the normal Rena 5 ▶ New 2025 Alpine A290 Review @ 2:49
we're not going to be able to get this back at home ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 9:55
we're not going to get it back home ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 9:41
range of around 380k, slightly less than the Mini ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 1:56

Overall (9)

the name Alpine a290 means absolutely nothing to anyone outside of Alpine ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 0:44
not everything is perfect about this car ▶ Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and R @ 4:02
slightly less in the GTS ▶ Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the @ 6:11
400 kg heavier than the Alpine A1 A110 ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 3:00
unfortunately for our American viewers this gem won't be hitting us Shores ▶ First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You @ 0:07
it's really sad that we can't have cool cars like this back at home ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 0:57
I don't think we're going to get this in North America ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 0:39
some competitors prioritize Comfort or efficiency ▶ Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This E @ 4:22
likely to be positioned as a premium compact electric sports car ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 7:43

Technology (7)

terrible Renault key ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 7:25
only 52 kWh battery ▶ New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back @ 8:24
there's no key ring so how am I going to attach that to my house keys and my air tag ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 6:50
busy and difficult to read digital displays with triangle animations ▶ 2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! @ 7:09
Abart 500E has very loud fake sounds ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 10:49
only two sound modes ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 11:26
battery isn't that big at 52 kilowatt hours ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 1:42

Cost of Ownership (6)

this starts at 33,000 for the 180 horsepower version and £38,000 for the 220 horsepower version the GTS that we're driving today that's a big jump ▶ F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The @ 6:42
more expensive than the R5 ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 16:57
starting at €41,900 it's in Golf GTI territory ▶ ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch T @ 16:35
official pricing details are not yet available ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Perfo @ 7:48
starts around $40,000, placing it in a similar range to other performance oriented EVs ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 3:26
price could climb closer to $50,000 with added options and premium trim levels ▶ 2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? @ 3:36

Exterior Styling (6)

not a fan of the iconic wheel design ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 13:10
wider track makes for a larger frontal area and that's not great for aerodynamic efficiency ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 2:14
wider track creates a few issues from an aerodynamics point of view ▶ FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, @ 1:54
I don't think I like this matte finish on it whatsoever I'm not a big fan of matte finishes ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 9:12
not a huge fan of having a charge port on the front ▶ NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style @ 0:46
slightly blocky design ▶ First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch @ 1:17

Charging (1)

charging is okay if a tiny bit behind the times ▶ Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | @ 9:18

Safety (1)

if you have children what are they going to do they're going to open the door and they're going to go oh that's a lovely little ledge to put my foot on um and probably in some form of shape damaged them ▶ Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying @ 3:11

Review sources

ALPINE A290 GT Performance Review – The Electric Hot Hatch That Might Just Change Everything! by Speedsters Syndicate — 41 pros, 10 cons
Alpine A290 DRIVEN: Cancel the Renault 5? | Electrifying by Electrifying — 37 pros, 6 cons
New Alpine A290 review | The old-school hot hatch is back by Autocar — 30 pros, 11 cons
Alpine A290 Review: The Electric Hot Hatch That Impresses! | Electric Hot Hatch Experience by Auto Social UK — 31 pros, 6 cons
Alpine A290: It's A Renault 5 On STEROIDS!! by Fully Charged Show — 28 pros, 7 cons
2025 ALPINE A290 GTS // RETURN of the HOT HATCH?! by AutoTopNL — 20 pros, 15 cons
New 2025 Alpine A290 Review by Everything Cars and More — 27 pros, 8 cons
NEW Renault R5 and Alpine A290 EV Full Review | Retro Style, Affordable Price by Simply Gregster EV — 22 pros, 11 cons
Electric Compact Supercar - Alpine A290 Tested on Road and Racetrack by Totally Electric — 23 pros, 9 cons
2025 Alpine A290 LS Review | Features, Specs, Design & Performance by Auto Big 4DP — 28 pros, 4 cons
Alpine A290 | A worthy follow-on to the A110? by CAR magazine — 18 pros, 14 cons
FIRST LOOK - Alpine A290 - Finally an EV about lightweight, handling and style ! by Petrol Ped — 21 pros, 6 cons
FIRST Alpine A290 UK review + NEW Renault 5 Turbo confirmed! | What Car? by What Car? — 17 pros, 10 cons
Alpine A290 GTS: A True EV Hot Hatch? // Nürburgring by Misha Charoudin — 19 pros, 5 cons
2025 Alpine A290 Review: Performance Meets Practicality? by DriveCraft — 22 pros, 2 cons
2025 Alpine A290: Making Hot Hatches Fun Again! | 217HP Electric Rocket by AUTO TV — 21 pros, 2 cons
ALPINE A290 REVIEW by John Banks Group — 22 pros, 0 cons
2025 Alpine A290 Finally Launched: Full Information & Review in This Show! by G&D Car's — 20 pros, 0 cons
" 2025 Alpine A290 Review : A Hybrid best unleashed " by Auto Station 1 — 19 pros, 0 cons
First look: Alpine A290 electric hot hatch by CompleteCar.ie — 16 pros, 3 cons
Alpine A290 2025 – The Ultimate Electric Hot Hatch Redefining Performance by Auto Sphere — 18 pros, 0 cons
Alpine A290 Walkaround: Why What Car? awarded it Car of the Year for 2025 by John Banks Reviews — 15 pros, 2 cons
F1 Team’s £33k Hot Hatchback REVIEWED “A Racy Version Of The Brilliant Renault 5” Alpine A290 GTS by talkSPORT Driving — 9 pros, 6 cons
First Look Review: Alpine A290 - The Electric Hot Hatch You Can't Get in the USA! by The Auto Observer — 12 pros, 2 cons
Alpine A290 Review – Specs, Features & Performance of This Electric Hot Hatch by Auto prime — 12 pros, 1 cons
Alpine A290 | Review by TouringCar.ie — 13 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Alpine A290 worth buying?

Based on 26 independent YouTube reviews, the Alpine A290 scores 4.2/5 with 561 positive and 140 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #20 in the Electric Vehicles (EVs) category.

What do reviewers like most about the Alpine A290?

The most praised aspects are interior, driving experience, performance — Interior (124 mentions), Driving Experience (114 mentions), Performance (103 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Alpine A290?

Reviewers most frequently criticize interior, driving experience — Interior (47 mentions), Driving Experience (32 mentions).

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