Alpine unveiled its latest full electric vehicle which is also the brand’s first ever SUV, the A390. The all-new sport fastback comes in two variants; the GT and the GTS.
For those who is unfamiliar, Alpine was founded in 1955 by motorsport enthusiast Jean Rédélé, now owned by Renault. The iconic model from the brand is known as A110 which was launched in the 1960s. The Alpine A390 is built at the Manufacture Alpine Dieppe Jean Rédélé plant in Dieppe, France – also home to the iconic A110. It marks the second of seven all-electric models Alpine plans to introduce in the near future.
Measuring 4,615 mm in length, 1,885 mm in width, and 1,532 mm in height with a 2,708 mm wheelbase, the front features mountain-inspired triangular bumpers with air curtain openings for improved airflow. A distinctive cluster of illuminated triangles, known as ‘Cosmic Dust,’ lights up as the driver approaches, while a projection of the Alpine logo surrounded by snowflakes is cast onto the ground.
Notable features include a sculpted bonnet blade, rear skirt, roof angle, rear wheel flaps, and a subtle black spoiler seamlessly integrated at the base of the rear window At the rear, fragmented triangles highlight a backlit Alpine logo in full lettering, complemented by slim light bars at both ends that complete the sleek exterior.
Inside, the cabin features a pair of high-definition displays—a 12.3-inch screen for driver instrumentation and a 12-inch vertical screen for the infotainment system. The flat-bottom, three-spoke steering wheel includes integrated controls for energy regeneration, launch control, and a momentary boost function for overtaking.
Smartphone connectivity supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the Alpine Portal system—built on Android Automotive and Google Automotive Services—offers seamless functionality with remote updates delivered via over-the-air firmware technology. Audio in the A390 is provided by Devialet, featuring a 13-speaker system.
Front occupants enjoy electrically adjustable sports seats with massage functionality, upholstered in a blend of Alcantara and Nappa leather. The five-seat cabin is complemented by a rear luggage compartment offering up to 532 litres of storage capacity.
In terms of powertrain, the Alpine comes with a set of three electric motors – wound-rotor synchronous motor at the front and two permanent-magnet synchronous motors at the rear. This forms an AWD system (a first for Alpine) and it has the Alpine Active Torque Vectoring system, which enhances dynamism, safety and agility.
With this setup the A390 GT is equipped with a powertrain delivering 400hp and 650Nm of torque, while the higher-performance A390 GTS produces 470hp and 808Nm. The GT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, while the GTS achieves it in just 3.9 seconds, with top speeds of 200 km/h and 220 km/h respectively.
Both variants are powered by an 89 kWh lithium-ion battery, offering a WLTP-rated range of between 520 km and 555 km, depending on the specification. Fast charging is supported up to 190 kW DC, allowing a 15–80% recharge in under 15 minutes. The car also features bi-directional AC charging, supporting 11 kW as standard and up to 22 kW optionally.
In terms of safety and assistance, the A390 includes a suite of advanced driving features: driver attention monitoring, progressive emergency braking, forward and reverse autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, occupant safe exit alert, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality. It also includes a special function to help make space for two-wheeled vehicles in traffic. A dedicated My Safety button on the steering wheel allows the driver to quickly access preset ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) settings, including the ability to customise intervention levels and toggle audible alerts.
However, the French automaker has yet to reveal the price of the car and also the release date of the car. Whether it will be priced much higher than Alpine’s A290 model remains to be seen.
(Source: Alpine Press Release / Paultan.org)
