The Alpine A390 faces tough challenges to avoid disappointment
This page is translated from the original post "L’Alpine A390 dans le dur pour ne pas décevoir" in French.
- 05/03/2025 16:01
Alpine continues the development of its future 100% electric sporty fastback, the A390, by sending it to face the harsh polar conditions.
In the Swedish Far North, Alpine engineers can test the latest model under extreme conditions. Its survival in a hostile environment remains the best guarantee of reliability in normal use. Under temperatures dropping to -40 °C, tests on snowy roads and frozen lakes simulate several years of intensive use. The goal is to validate reliability, agility, and driving pleasure, which are essential attributes of Alpine’s DNA. The Alpine Active Torque Vectoring and the three electric motors, key to dynamic precision, are tested in their final versions, as are the five driving modes, including the new “Track Mode” intended for thrill-seekers.
The extreme conditions are also used to perfect crucial equipment, from the simplest like heating and demisting to the more complex such as ESC (Electronic Stability Control), ensuring a secure experience. Every detail is scrutinized and calibrated to provide an unparalleled road feel, whether for daily use or sporty driving.
The concept line of A390_β maintained
On the design side, the final prototype features a smooth and aerodynamic silhouette very close to that of the A390_β concept. Elements such as the micro-perforated grille and side vents promote airflow, while the Alpine light signature, called “Cosmic Dust,” evokes a comet piercing through the atmosphere. With a length of 4.6 m and a width of 1.88 m, the A390 also offers a comfortable space for five passengers.
Assembled in Dieppe, the historical birthplace of the brand, and equipped with engines produced in Cléon, the Alpine A390 showcases French expertise. Collaborations with Devialet for audio and Michelin for tires reinforce this identity. Officially unveiled on May 27, 2025, in Dieppe, during Alpine’s 70th anniversary, the A390 will bear the heavy task of reconciling sportiness, technology, and versatility… in an unprecedented electric format!
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