It’s important to support Alpine and buy it if you’re in the market for this type of car. There are not enough cars like these on the market (RWD, efficient and affordable) and Renault should be rewarded for doing such a great job with their first attempt at a new Alpine.
Great video with a good and large analyse! Thanks! You're right, this car is amazing, as nimble as light and with a fabulous image of a pure sport car. Buy one except if you prefer german brands by pure snobbism.
One of the best reviews of this car! A bit long, but I watched all of it and enjoyed every minute, well done, and well spoken. I have to say I actually enjoyed this more than the shorter reviews I have seen
Yeah. Really really good. Every journey still feels like a treat after 5 months:). Still feels very quick but starting to think about 300hp! We managed a 2 week holiday with all our stuff. You can get more in than you think. Especially if you’re not tall as there’s loads of room behind the seats.
I love the Alpine. Tried both. S had much better front end feel, at the cost of a harsher ride. If there were a soft top, or at least a sunroof, I would not even consider a Porsche. But this falls between a more practical Porsche (especially luggage space), and a more weekend fun Lotus Elise. Hence will be picking one or the other of those as I adjust my garage contents.
What count in a real sport car is not the sbsolute power, this is the ratio weight power all in a light weight. For example 1000kg for 252hp will be much more performant in a road race than the same ratio: 1500 kg for 378 hp. And for that, no other car can meet the Alpine achievement in this market. Also, you say that Alpine is not cheap, but , when you go to Porsche and ask a 718 model with equivalent equipment, you have to put minimum 78 000 euros plus a big Ecolo MALUS. Finally at a period when everyone is worried about C02 emissions , the consumption of an Alpine can be as low as 6l per 100 km in a normal long ride (I have experienced 6,1 l/100km on a ride of 800 km). Just give me another sport car with the same qualities and so low fuel consumption, for sure not the porsches for consumption, not the 4C and elise for confort in an every day use. And concerning the design, I think that they are all beautiful: 718, 4C,elise, Alpine... it is a question of personal tast.
I admire French engineering, quality and innovations, starting from design, architecture, cars, cycling bikes, and food : ) This car would complement my French bike TIME Alpe d'Huez, but I would need a special roof rack for Alpine: ) Alpine has more character, and personality and value for money. It is already a classci, and in the next decade will have even more value.
Subscribed. Lovely channel my friend! I wish we got this car in the states. 2 years ago when I was at Goodwood I had a chance to experience one. I bought a 4C coupe but likely would have purchased one of these if it was an option.
I agree. I have driven my Alpine for 4 months and I find the radio volume controls super convenient as you can mostly keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Effectivement, la bonne ergonomie de ces commandes RENAULT est reconnue. Je crois que la critique porte surtout sur le design, un peu "vieillot" et dénotant sur une A110 qui se veut un tant soit peu "raffinée" . Indeed, the good ergonomics of these RENAULT controls are recognized. I think the criticism is mainly about the design, a little "old-fashioned" and unsuitable on an A110 which wants to be a little bit "refined".
Great review. I am sorely tempted to sell my belowed Ferrari 612 for one of these. You have also chosen what is for me the best colour Blue Abysse. The Ferrari by comparison is huge and clumsy and dare I say, feels a bit agricultural!
Why not get both? The 612 is a Gran Turismo, the Alpine a tiny sports car. I also feel that coming from a 612 you will be underwhelmed by the power in the Alpine. If you can find a dealer near you, go test drive one.
The brakes are indeed different to other cars. I would say they feel a bit like racecar brakes. Very hard first contact on the pedal and then you can adjust brake power very good but you need a bit of force (reminds me on Go-Kart brakes somehow). I personally it the way it is. I would even say it is a Highlight to me in this car.
Bon essai, bien réalisé. L'analyse est fine et je partage l'essentiel de ce qui est dit. Pas convaincu, en revanche, par l'avis donné sur le contrôle de trajectoire, donc le réglage "track" serait celui qui conviendrait le mieux à un usage ludique, sur route: Au-delà du fun qu'elle peut distiller, cette voiture se doit d'être rassurante, et elle ne s'adresse pas qu'à des pilotes avertis... Content, en tous cas, qu"elle vous ait plus. L'A 110 est aujourd'hui le modèle qui incarne le mieux la voiture de sport à la française.
Haven't driven it. It will certainly be a beast. My only worry would be whether the really good comfort has been compromised. Anyway, if the car is mostly a track toy for you, then the improved chassis will certainly outweigh the possible losses in comfort.
Does the S mean firmer suspension as well? Has this been tested by anyone? I too, would rather go for a normal if it means S will loose comfort. I checked Carfection video, it does say 15% firmer suspension.
Thanks, I'm only 185 cm and had the seat in the middle position. In the lowest position you should fit no problems since the car is surprisingly roomy for the passengers.
Just bought an Alpine A110S over a Porsche 718 GTS 4.0. The Porsche gearbox is too long (even the PDK) to enjoy the car’s engine. The only downside to an Alpine is storage… comparing performance, economy and cost the is no contest, the A110S wins. I will take the limited storage as a small price to pay. Would I have a Cayman 718 GT4? Yes, if I could buy one, but that would be another £27k and the Porsche stable is not very full of cars right now! The A110 is seriously cheaper that a GTS 4.0. Everyone forgets that basic driving aids and a PDK box cost £8k on a Porsche. Start adding some ‘nice’ touches and you can blow another £5k! No such issues with an Alpine.
Second gear problem with all the Porsche cars… if you want to drive among the speed limit (or not far above) the cars feel somehow lazy (because the gears are too long and the engines ask for RPM)… Fantastic sportscars still but thats a bit of a shame.
Pity you didn’t get your Allen Keys out and lower the seat for you time with the car and then put it back into the middle setting for your hand back etc A two minute job that would’ve transformed your experience on a car you already seemed to love This car with the Lichfield Stage 1 tuning is practically perfect for another €1k 👍🏻
Really? A RCZ is front wheel drive and front engined. It handles well for what it is but the Alpine is on a different level. Except for the fact that both are french coupés they are completely different. I've once had the masochistic 'pleasure' to sit in the back of an RCZ for a short trip - let's say the rear seats have not been engineered to fit adults... at all.
Ottima recensione! Sarà possibile avere confronti con alcune auto della stessa categoria? Tipo per avere un confronto ! Complimenti per il canale, continua così :-)
Nope, completely different cars. The LC500 is amazing in its own way. It's just bigger, more refined, way more powerful and that V8-sound... The Alpine is more agile and track-focused. Both great but very different.
Hi, you move your hands too much to take bends. Put your left hand at nine and your right hand at three on the steering wheel and never move them at all unless the next bend is a hairpin. That's the way pro racing drivers do and it's very enjoyable on the road too. And Renault didn't want to make a halo car, the idea was given by someone close to Renault's CEO to make a new Alpine. Here is an interview in french where the full story is : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KwfGCcCzVYc.html Cheers.
Unfortunately, again one of the countless car videos that show the author in the picture over 95% of the time. What should be interesting or even captivating about it? AutoTopNL shows how it works better, where I got to see the author for the first time after several weeks, and only in connection with the Corona exceptional situation. Disappointing, and just as boring as 1,000 others.
Can you please stop saying "kph"?! It is not correct, it doesn't mean anything and it is horrible to hear! Come on you know it, did you learn kph at school, did you use it, did you write this wrong abbreviation?? The answer is clearly NO. So why are you saying it this way?! I am from the US and I'm telling you, you won't sound more English saying it this way.
