Video Summary
Here is the summarized content of the YouTube video review of the electric Alpine A290:- The A290 is Alpine's first car of a new era and Alpine's first all-electric car.
- Alpine states its aim is to prioritize driving pleasure and the thrill of a hot hatch.
- Four paint colors are available at launch: white, black, Alpine blue, or gray.
- The reviewer likes the look of the car, with resemblance to the Renault 5.
- The A290 is a compact car, 4 meters long and 1.82 meters wide.
- It has a signature lighting design with four headlamps.
- One of the wing badges is placed upside down, which is strange.
- Side profiles are similar to the Renault 5 Turbo.
- The ride height appears too high, even 1cm higher than the Renault 5; the batteries in the floor make a lower stance impossible.
- Four tints are available at launch: white, black, Alpine blue or gray.
- The interior has many good points, with good leather and surpiqueure.
- The interior also features low quality plastic around window controls.
- A central area in the steering wheel is hard plastic with no premier look.
- While the Google Maps is well integrated, there are many gadgets available.
- Owners of a thermal A110 might not feel joy regarding the A290.
- Two power levels and 2 trims are available per power level.
- There are 180 hp GT and GT Premium and 220 hp GT Performance and GTS versions.
- All versions have a 52 kwh battery.
- Autonomy is rated 380 km.
- 100 kW DC charge in 30 minutes from 15 to 80%.
- 19" alloy wheels are standard, with 2 designs offered.
- There are 3 tire options with 225 width, much larger than the A110.
- Unique tire performance for the car.
- Under 100km acceleration feels nervous, but after it is good.
- The reviewer experienced a hard time to settle into the driver position
- It is for two people plus two in the back (2+2 layout).
- The small boot provides little space for luggage.
- The suspension setting is more comfort than sport.
- Steering had to go to the back.
- There is much wheelspin, but not wheel control.
- Overtake button gives an electric-feel jolt.
- He believes that an ICE would have been a better option.
- With its wheel power-train, it is searching to reach a new segment of clients.
- Overall, a beautiful electric car at a reasonable price and good looks, but too many gadgets.
- On city roads the steering will be really good, but as soon as you go sporty, not much as good.
- A few of his personal impressions are that are not 100% satisfied.
