Is fuel too expensive? Drive the Alpine A290 GTS!
- Published on 26/04/2026 15:52
- Modified on 26/04/2026 15:57
The Alpine A290 GTS proves that you can definitely forget about the price of gas without sacrificing an ounce of driving pleasure.
What a joy to find Alpine where you least expect it! Faced with rising fuel prices, the passionate driver often finds themselves caught between their budget and their love for driving. Alpine offers a radical electric answer: the new Alpine A290 GTS. With its muscular city car appearance, this sporty cousin of the Renault 5 promises to turn every journey into a rally special, never having to face 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 doesn’t just carry the logo of the sharply angled A; it reinvents the codes. Wider by 60 mm compared to the original Renault 5 platform, it imposes its charisma with its X-shaped light signatures – a direct nod to the glued headlights of vintage berlinettes. With its 19-inch “Snowflake” wheels and blue Brembo brake calipers, it showcases a “hot hatch” stance ready to devour the asphalt.
“Overtake” Button, Alpine’s sporty treat
In this high-end GTS version, the synchronous electric motor delivers 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 accomplished in 6.4 seconds, but the true secret of this Alpine lies in its agility.
And Alpine has thought of thrill-seekers with the Overtake (OV) button, directly inherited from Formula 1. This small red toggle placed above the right spoke of the steering wheel unleashes an instant power boost for lightning-quick overtakes.
But one must also transfer that power to the ground, and for that, the engineers in Dieppe have crafted a precise and incisive front end, while the hydraulic bump stops ensure the road imperfections are smoothed out without sacrificing the necessary firmness for sporty driving. In the city, it can be a bit jarring, but as soon as the road turns, it’s a delight for the discerning driver.
For more sensations, Alpine has worked on a specific sound identity (Alpine Drive Sound), far from the clinical silence of traditional electric vehicles, to enhance immersion.
Sustainable sporty mobility
Equipped with a 52 kWh battery, the A290 GTS boasts a WLTP range of 380 km. It’s the ideal compromise to keep the weight down while ensuring real versatility. In terms of 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 a price tag of over 40,000 euros, the entry point is premium, but the fuel savings and the absence of an environmental penalty make the financial equation relevant for heavy urban and suburban drivers.
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In summary, the new Alpine A290 GTS is the electric sports car of 2026: lively, trendy, 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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