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Key Takeaways:
The Hype: The alpine A290 GTS is positioned as a highly anticipated electric hot hatchback, building on the success of the reborn Renault 5.
Pricing and Models:
A290 range starts from £33,500 (GT version)
GT Luxury: £36,000
GT Performance: £36,000
GTS (tested): £38,000
GTS Performance:
220hp
0-62mph in 6.4 seconds
226 miles range (fully charged)
* Comparison: The reviewer has a personal history with Renault 5 GT Turbos and other hot hatchbacks (Peugeot 205 GTI, Golf GTI), setting the stage for a comparison to classic performance cars.
In essence, the review sets up the question: Does the Alpine A290 GTS live up to the hype as the electric hot hatchback we’ve been waiting for, and how does it compare to its iconic predecessors?
