After coming back to prominence with the A110, Alpine is now preparing to turn over a new leaf entirely and transform itself into an all-electric, higher-volume brand, thanks to a more articulated range than in the past. The first model in this new direction is the A290, a zero-emission compact car with a sporty character derived from Renault’s R5. The proportions remain similar, but the length (3.99 meters) increases due to more pronounced bumpers and the width grows by 6 centimeters due to widened track widths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> \u201cThe A290 represents the entry model to the Alpine range, as well as the first electric car in the brand’s history,\u201d explains Antony Villain, design director of the Dieppe-based brand. \u201cWith it, we are not inaugurating a new stylistic course but, starting with the R5, we are trying to give a new interpretation to the elements that have always characterized Alpine. Above all, the split front headlights with an X-shaped daytime running light that hints at the world of racing. The distinctive molding on the rear doors, on the other hand, pays homage to the Renault 5 Maxi Turbo. Otherwise, added sportiness is provided by the enlarged front air intakes and a new rear diffuser. There is also a hint of a spoiler positioned in the center of the tailgate\u201d.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> But working on an electric model brings with it several difficulties, dictated by the need to respect certain technical constraints, especially regarding aerodynamics. \u201cFor this reason, we gave up a wing, while in the front we had to design specific openings to channel the flows toward the sides and thus fairing the wheel arches. In addition, we had to add small appendages in front of the front wheel arches and behind the rear ones, again with a view to improving the car\u2019s Cd\u201d Inevitable then for Alpine is the snowflake theme that, as Villain explains, returns in several elements of the car: in front, in the grille of the central air intake, as in the 19-inch alloy wheels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Alpine_A290_la_sportiva_compatta_dellera_elettrica-1.jpg\")
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