ALPINE A290, THE HOT HATCH FOR THE ELECTRIC AGE LAUNCHES IN IRELAND.
ALPINE A290, THE HOT HATCH FOR THE ELECTRIC AGE LAUNCHES IN IRELAND.
The 2025 European Car of the Year winning A290 is now available from €39,690 at Windsor MotorMall located in Dublin, at junction 5 of the M50.
The A290 incorporates all the sensations so appreciated behind the wheel of the A110 into an urban sportscar. Developed in perfect keeping with Alpine’s DNA, the A290 is compact and agile, offering easy-to-use high performance while guaranteeing comfortable everyday use. Its Ampere-derived electric platform and energy services to optimise home recharging, including bi-directional V2G recharging capability, make it part of a complete electrical ecosystem offering the best possible experience.
Alpine A290 is the first model of a new electric generation, inaugurating Alpine’s ‘Dream Garage’ where by 2030 the brand will have 7 fully electric cars in its stable.
This urban sportscar marks the introduction of Alpine to a broader public and in doing so, brings the hot hatch category right up to date, combining an exhilarating driving experience with zero-emissions electric power. With its cutting-edge design, first-class technical features, ultra-complete connectivity and numerous possibilities for personalising driving, the Alpine A290 is a true Alpine, a new generation designed to embrace the electric era. In addition to the standard A290 model Irish customers can purchase for immediate delivery the A290 GT Performance, GTS and Premiere Edition, with all versions available to order from the factory. A290 pricing starts at €36,690 (including SEAI grant) for the 180hp GT version, with the 220hp GT performance coming in at €38,990 and the range-topping Premiere Edition priced at €44,700. A290 is designed to appeal to a new range of customers, some of whom will be performance-oriented, while others will be more focused on style.
A290 can offer the attitude of a muscular hot hatch ready to spring into action with dimensions remaining compact: length 3,990 mm, width 1,820 mm, height 1,520 mm, wheelbase 2,530 mm. Its unique lighting signature, recognisable from afar and comprising four headlamps, as on all Alpine models and in this model they feature X-shaped motifs reminiscent of rally cars and automatically display a welcome animation when the hands-free card is detected as the owner approaches.
The standard 19-inch alloy wheels come in two exclusive designs. The Iconic wheel design was created to reference the wheels on the Alpine A310. In contrast, the Snowflake wheels recall the origins of the Alpine name and are available in gloss black, semi-diamond black or diamond black finishes. A blue background behind the Alpine logo on the wheels is available as an option.
The A290 is a lively small saloon, with 5 doors for easy access to its 5 seats and a generous 326-litre boot capacity. A sport pedal and footrest complement the ergonomics of the A290’s sporty driving position. The 10.1-inch central screen is angled towards the driver, and the physical air-conditioning controls can be adjusted without taking your eyes off the road. The seats, a fundamental component of any sports car, are meticulously designed in the A290. They offer side reinforcement for extra support without compromising on everyday comfort.
The A290’s engine comes from the higher segment and the result is one of the best-performing cars in the segment, with a 0-100 km/h time of 6.4 seconds, up to 220 bhp and 300 Nm of torque, and a weight of just 1,479 kg.
A button on the steering wheel activates the four different Alpine driving modes: Save, Normal, Sport and Personal.
The Alpine A290’s engine has two power levels: 180 bhp in the GT, and the GT Premium, and 220 bhp in the GT Performance and GTS. In both cases, the throttle response is calibrated to make the A290 a genuine sports car that is easy to control despite its electric motor’s high levels of power and torque.
The Alpine A290 comes as standard with a 52 kWh battery, giving a WLTP range up to 380 km. A heat pump is included to optimise cabin temperature while preserving range. The A290’s 100 kW DC fast-charging system enables it to go from 15 to 80% charge in 30 minutes or to recover up to 150 km WLTP in 15 minutes. At an AC charging point, its on-board 11 kW charger enables the vehicle to be recharged from 50% to 80% in 1 hour 20 minutes, or 70 km WLTP in one hour, or 3 hours 20 minutes to recover from 10% to 80% charge. This charger incorporates a bi-directional function that lets you use V2L (vehicle-to-load) functions to connect a device via the charging socket.
Where A290 really sets itself apart is in the handling – A290 features a sophisticated multi-link rear axle, with a wide track, firm springs and tightly controlled damping and hydraulic bump stops. Tyres were co-developed with Michelin for the A290, with specific tyres depending on whether the customer chooses the 180hp or 220hp powertrain. As a result of this focussed development, handling, grip and body control are exactly what an Alpine driver should expect.
A290 comes in four body colours, including a new Alpine Vision Blue, Deep Black, Nival White and Matte Tornado Grey.
The pinnacle of the range is the Première Edition, limited to 1,955 units, and available in a selection of striking liveries – Première Édition, Beta, La Bleue, La Grise.
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