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Alpine A290

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James Fossdyke

2025 Alpine A290 review

The new Renault 5-based electric car may be full of nods to the past, but it’s still a thoroughly modern hot hatchback.

Pros

Looks great
Updated cabin
Rides surprisingly well

Cons

Cramped cabin
Some gimmicky features
Not confirmed for Australia yet

1 Year Ago

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A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

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Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

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Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Pros

Looks great
Updated cabin
Rides surprisingly well

Cons

Cramped cabin
Some gimmicky features
Not confirmed for Australia yet

James Fossdyke

2025 Alpine A290 review

The new Renault 5-based electric car may be full of nods to the past, but it’s still a thoroughly modern hot hatchback.

1 Year Ago

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Alpine A290

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Alpine Australia puts its hand up for 1000hp V6 hybrid Ferrari rival

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Alpine reveals Renault 5 EV-based rally car for the road

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Damion Smy

Alpine Australia puts its hand up for 1000hp V6 hybrid Ferrari rival

The French brand’s renaissance will include a V6 hybrid-powered supercar flagship – and its Australian arm has put its hand up for it.

8 Months Ago

Josh Nevett

Alpine reveals Renault 5 EV-based rally car for the road

The first electric Alpine is here, and it's a hot hatch that harkens back to fast French cars of the past.

2 Years Ago

Damion Smy

Alpine Australia puts its hand up for 1000hp V6 hybrid Ferrari rival

The French brand’s renaissance will include a V6 hybrid-powered supercar flagship – and its Australian arm has put its hand up for it.

8 Months Ago

Josh Nevett

Alpine reveals Renault 5 EV-based rally car for the road

The first electric Alpine is here, and it's a hot hatch that harkens back to fast French cars of the past.

2 Years Ago

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Alpine Australia puts its hand up for 1000hp V6 hybrid Ferrari rival

Alpine reveals Renault 5 EV-based rally car for the road

Alpine Australia puts its hand up for 1000hp V6 hybrid Ferrari rival

Alpine reveals Renault 5 EV-based rally car for the road

Alpine Australia puts its hand up for 1000hp V6 hybrid Ferrari rival

Alpine reveals Renault 5 EV-based rally car for the road