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

When it comes to economy, Renault claims that ... sports seats with illuminated Alpine logos and Alcantara trim all add to the sporty appeal of the Rafale and there are a decent amount of storage ...

The overall cabin aesthetic exudes some welcome quirkiness too, with artistic twists and turns that bring a much more interesting vibe than a Formentor or Leon even if some of the copper detailing and ...

The French Alpine car is popular in both the Stephane Ratel Organisation (SRO) promoted European GT4 Series and the FFSA French GT4 Championship, and Metcalfe has been asked to drive an example of ...

While far from absolute confirmation that Alpine is now working on an uprated 3E, Cambolive emphasised how the Renault 5 and Alpine A290 had been considered as one model in the recent European Car ...

With six wheels, it was said to boast improved road-holding over the standard Renault 5 and ... alleges the original 5 Turbo motor stayed intact in the rear, while a 5 Alpine motor was added ...

up to 220 hp in the case of the Alpine A290, the electric hot hatch from Renault’s performance division. Two versions of the 5 E-Tech are available, one an entry-level model with a 120-hp ...

A sportier version of the Renault 5 is also available, in the form of the Alpine A290, which starts at £33,500. Mini says the entry-level Cooper E has a range of between 181 and 185 miles ...

In terms of powertrain, the Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is offered in three power versions: 120 and 150 PS from batteries with an energy capacity of 40 and 52 kWh respectively.

The electric Renault 5 E-Tech and Alpine A290 were joint winners of the 2025 European Car of the Year announced at the Brussels International Motor Show. It’s European Car of the Year time for ...

“The Renault 5 has a fine ride and handling balance for a small car. But if you want a bit more performance and sharper handling, I'd suggest checking out the hotter Alpine A290 version.” ...