The development of a hot hatch version of the reborn Renault 5 is no secret, with Alpine having absorbed ... and bespoke suspension hardware with hydraulic bump-stops – a token from the now ...

There was still work to be done – the suspension, which had come from the Group 2 Renault 5 Alpine rally car and the Alpine A310, needed to be fine-tuned, more weight had to be lost (aluminium ...

The Alpine A290 shares most of the body in white with the Renault 5, as well as the battery, but has sportier suspension dynamics and different electronics, as well as a wider track and bodywork.

Now, Renault brand CEO Fabrice Cambolive has suggested the firm’s sporty Alpine off ... than the Renault 5, plus wider axles, a unique subframe and a completely new suspension geometry with ...

Alpine has long been a niche brand. Most recently, it had just one model on offer, the A110. That will change in the age of ...

Alpine is pushing the lightweight ethos first seen on the A110, and whether you think the A290 is light or not depends on ...

The 2025 Car of the Year is the Renault 5/Alpine A290. It was picked from a ... More important is the substance is as good as the surface: its suspension is beautifully judged in refinement ...

The Renault 5, along with its Alpine A290 variant, was awarded the 2025 Car of the Year (COTY) title due to its combination of practical features, affordability, and strong performance. It was judged ...