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Home Videos FIRST DRIVE: Alpine A290 – New Hot Hatch Champion?
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Video Summary Here is the summary: - The car is the Alpine A290, a hot version of the new Renault 5 supermini. - It has new front and rear anti-roll bars. - It has a bespoke, stiffer suspension setting. - The GTC model has 217 horsepower and achieves 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds. - The GTC weighs 1,479 kg and achieves a range of 236 miles from its 52 kWh battery. - The lower-spec GT version has 178 horsepower, and the GTC costs 38,000 pounds. - Price and performance are about right for a hot hatch this size. - It has hydraulic bump stops. - The ESC and traction control can be turned off. - There is some scrabble from the front tires. - It has old-school hot hatch vibes. - Its synthetic engine noise is well-done and hardens as you give it more throttle. - There's decent brake feel. - The steering wheel is numb, but the ratio is well-judged. - As soon as you get in, it feels sophisticated and grown up. - The ride is comfortable. - There are no cup holders. - At 1,500 kg, its weight can be felt. - It is agile. - The standard Renault 5 has stronger retro vibes; this one has an in-your-face performance look. - The rear is designed with a ducktail spoiler. - There is 326 liters of boot space. - Rear seats are a bit cramped due to a high floor. - It includes a coaching mode for proper driving techniques and telemetrics. - The regenerative braking system offers four levels of control. - The hot hatch EV has a dual personality. - It looks great, is well-priced, has gadgets, but its standard Renault 5 is 10,000 pounds less. - The DNA is "definitely there." - An issue: it has "slightly unruly side to it."
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