Alpine Guide

Alpine is a French performance brand built around lightweight engineering, distinctive design and driver-focused cars. Founded in Dieppe in 1955, it established its reputation through motorsport and compact sports cars, most famously the original A110 and its rallying success.

The modern A110 revived that philosophy for a new generation, while Alpine is now expanding into a broader electric performance marque. Its current line-up stretches from the compact A290 hot hatch to the larger A390 fastback, with more models planned. Despite that growth, performance, relatively low weight and a strong French identity remain central to Alpine’s character.

Current Models

A290 (25-) Image: © Alpine

RRP From : £30,245  Pre Reg From : c. £30,000 Used Price From : c. £24,500 Powertrains : EV Dimensions : 3997 × 1823 × 1512mm Boot : 326L Key rivals : Abarth 500e, MINI John Cooper Works Electric, Peugeot E-208 GTi, Vauxhall Corsa GSE

The A290 turns the Renault 5 formula into a more purposeful electric hot hatch, with wider bodywork, a bespoke chassis set-up and Brembo front brakes. A five-door body and useful boot give it everyday appeal, although rear-seat space remains small-car territory. It is an appealing choice for buyers who value compact dimensions and character as much as outright pace.

A390 (26-) Image: © Alpine

RRP From : £61,390  Pre Reg From : c. £60,500 Used Price From : c. £58,500 Powertrains : EV  Dimensions : 4615 × 1885 × 1525mm Boot : 532L Key rivals : BMW iX2, Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, Kia EV6 GT, Porsche Macan Electric, Tesla Model Y Performance

The A390 takes Alpine into the premium family-car market with a low fastback roofline, five seats and a much more generous boot. Its three-motor layout gives each rear wheel its own motor, allowing Alpine Active Torque Vectoring to adjust the drive delivered to each side through a corner. The 395 bhp GT already reaches 62mph in 4.8 seconds; the 464 bhp GTS reduces that to 3.9 seconds. This is the Alpine for buyers who need one car to cover family life and longer journeys while retaining a strong emphasis on performance.

Specifications, dimensions and prices were correct at the time of the latest update. Recommended retail prices are official UK list prices, while pre-registered and used values are approximate UK market figures and may vary depending on specification, mileage, condition and location. Recommended retail prices include any applicable UK Government electric vehicle grant where available but exclude dealer discounts, manufacturer incentives and other retail offers.

Dimensions quote vehicle width excluding exterior mirrors unless otherwise stated. Boot capacities are measured or quoted up to the parcel shelf/load cover where applicable, rather than to the roof. For seven-seat vehicles, the listed boot capacity refers to space behind the third row with all seats in use unless otherwise stated.

Power outputs are quoted in bhp, with manufacturers' kW, PS or CV figures converted where necessary. Electric driving ranges use WLTP combined figures where available.

Unless otherwise stated, vehicle images are manufacturer press photographs provided by Alpine and remain the copyright of their respective owners.