Is fuel too expensive? Drive an Alpine A290 GTS!
- Published on 21/04/2026 12:24
- Modified on 21/04/2026 12:28
The Alpine A290 GTS proves that you can definitely forget about the price of gas without sacrificing an ounce of driving pleasure.
What a pleasure to find Alpine where you least expect it! In the face of soaring pump prices, the passionate driver often finds themselves caught between their budget and enjoyment behind the wheel. Alpine offers a radical electric solution: the new Alpine A290 GTS. With its muscular city car appearance, this sporty cousin of the Renault 5 promises to turn every trip into a rally special, without ever encountering the shadow of a gas pump.
A Muscular R5 Design
Visually, the A290 GTS is a masterclass in automotive design based on an existing model. It does not merely bear the arrowed A logo, it reinvents its codes. Wider by 60 mm compared to the original Renault 5 platform, it imposes its charisma with its X-shaped lighting signatures – a direct nod to the taped headlights of yesteryear coupe models. With its 19-inch “Snowflake” wheels and blue Brembo brake calipers, it boasts a “hot hatch” stance ready to conquer the asphalt.
“Overtake” Button, Alpine’s Sporty Candy
In this high-end GTS version, the synchronous electric motor develops 220 hp. A reasonable figure, but in terms of feel, it’s easily double thanks to the instant electric torque of 300 Nm! The 0 to 100 km/h sprint is achieved in 6.4 seconds, but the real secret of this Alpine lies in its agility.
And Alpine has thought of sensation lovers with the Overtake (OV) button directly inherited from Formula 1. This small red toggle switch located above the right side of the steering wheel releases an instant power boost for lightning-fast overtakes.
But it is also important to deliver this horsepower to the ground, and for that, the engineers in Dieppe have crafted a precise and incisive front axle, while the hydraulic suspension stops allow you to smooth out road imperfections without sacrificing the firmness needed for sporty driving. In the city, it can be a bit bumpy, but once the road curves, it’s a gourmet pleasure.
For more sensations, Alpine has worked on a specific sound identity (Alpine Drive Sound), far from the clinical silence of conventional EVs, to enhance immersion.
Sustainable Sporty Mobility
Equipped with a 52 kWh battery, the A290 GTS has a WLTP range of 380 km. It’s the ideal compromise to limit the carried weight while ensuring real versatility. When it comes to charging, it accepts up to 100 kW in direct current, allowing it to go from 15% to 80% charge in just 30 minutes.
The A290 GTS proves that the energy transition is not the end of automotive pleasure. Certainly, with an entry ticket of over 40,000 euros, it is a premium offer, but the fuel savings and the absence of ecological penalties make the financial equation relevant for heavy urban and suburban drivers.
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In summary, the new Alpine A290 GTS is the sporty electric car of 2026: lively, connected, fiercely exciting, and… economical to use!
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This page is translated from the original post "L’essence est trop chère ? Roulez en Alpine A290 GTS !" in French.
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