Why the new Alpine A110S is the best kept secret of the sports car world

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Renault relaunched the Alpine brand in 2017, and this is the face/tech lifted A110S that is the best kept secret of the sports car world. Why? Because it is a French Lotus that is bijou, feisty and incredibly fit for European roads. In fact, the 1100kg, 170mph, mid-engined 1.8-litre turbo 16v A110 could be the today's perfect sports car.
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Think of the S as the GT3 version of the 911 really. 19% stiffer damping, carbon aero pack (optional), special Sabelt buckets and 296bhp instead of the entry level car's 252bhp. Torque is 340nm in the S and GT as opposed to 320nm in the entry level car. Same 1.8 16v turbo engine in the middle, just calibrated to be a bit more shouty at the top end of the rev range.
All Alpines are aluminium and gloriously light, which translates to responsive controls, joyful body control, and the realisation that this is the formula for sports cars that so many manufacturers have forgotten. It doesn't need a big engine to be quick or feel amazing. 0-62mph in 4.2 for the rapido S and GT, 4.5 for the entry level Pure. The S will spit and crackle on the over-run to bring the grins. It's also efficient - Alpine quote 43mpg combined. And because it doesn't have many cylinders or weigh much, I bet running costs aren't too squeaky-bottom for a sports car. Sounds good.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:08 Remember old Alpines?
1:33 Smith and Sniff podcast
2:02 3 models available
4:39 Cabin materials and seats
5:10 Telemetrics app
5:46 No manual gearbox
6:32 Switch gear
8:32 Famous Alpine owners
9:16 Rear boot space and cabin storage
11:26 Rival cars
11:57 Should they make a rally version?
13:00 Power figures and engine position
13:40 0-62 run
15:20 Pricing
17:02 Exterior design
18:33 Front boot
19:27 Rally onboard sounds
20:19 Jonny's verdict
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@clarktjl1 2 года назад

Attended the late brake show live Manchestour, ordered one in December 21. Took delivery last week. Thank you Jonny, it’s AMAZING on that side of things. The Spppppooooorrrrrrttttttt button is great! 👍🏻

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

Ryan, this is excellent to hear. Really hope it's a hoot.

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

Just a quick one to apologise for the in-car sound in this vid. We had issues, but no time to correct them. Sound has been our on-off nemesis over the past 2-years, but just when we thought we’d consistently cracked it, life goes ‘oh no, here, have a 💩💣’

@jwvandegronden 2 года назад

the transition of the sound track asynchronous to the video images gives it a very real time feel which I don't mind at all! And it is only second to the content itself, so we will live ;-)

@stefvds 2 года назад

I think you did well enough to mitigate the issue. Voice was still clear.

@marknorman8112 2 года назад

Get your coat 😂

@dancarter482 2 года назад

Deal-breaker; ya barred!

@Ankur3108 2 года назад

Appreciate it,that you acknowledged it Jonny. It happens. Love the colour of the car by the way

@eddeedman9309 2 года назад

I’ve had an a110s for just over a year now with a carbon roof and atelier paint. Great car - I’ve tracked it all over from Anglesey to Spa to Silverstone… it’s comfortable, quicker than you’d think and the interior is lovely, aside for the lack of storage and slightly rubbish infotainment system. The “popping” people are talking about on here only happens in sport mode so you don’t need to hear it all the time. I really recommend the car - not see thing I’ll be selling any time soon

@benjimc1 2 года назад

Sniff and smith is not an automotive podcast, it's a podcast where 2 blokes talk absolute nonsense etc etc for an hour and I listen to it every week 😅

@ashliehiggins 2 года назад

It's the turbo Miata and 86 we've all been after, and it's the Cayman for those who like thinks a little differently. I'd love one as I love small cars, but could never afford one new. so here's to hoping more people buy them so I could get on used.

@baronvonlimbourgh1716 2 года назад

Not sure how these will depreciate. If they stay rare they can easilly stay expensive. But if the brand doesn't get more popular going forward they could also become cheap 5 years from now. Especially the earlier onea.

@peterbonnez 2 года назад

@@baronvonlimbourgh1716 The cheapest one on Pistonheads is a 2019 @ £45,000.

@danielthomas8507 2 года назад

Good comparison...I supercharged my miata and now it's how it should've been all along...it's stunning actually 👌 cheers.

@niklaswejedal463 2 года назад

As someone who hates that cars like the 911 is becoming half sportscars, half luxury cars, and who love all things french, this is the sportscar for me.

@Dog4life Год назад

Ordered a A110 GT in the same color orange fire. So much fun to drive , great performance, engine has torque almost the whole rpm range , great car dimensions. The S is a great track tool , but is less fun on the road being very planted on the ground and "on the rails" compared to the standard /GT A110. I had a modified Brz with 300 hp.... sorry a stock A110 is on another level and i dont really miss the manual that much. this is already an instant classic that will be appreciated years to come.

@tomwagemans1872 2 года назад

Love the car. The only thing thing that would drive me nuts is the popping and banging of the exhaust. That is getting pretty old.

@chrisogrady28 2 года назад

Living in a city centre, every single Golf R and A45 that goes past sounds like a broken banger, literally, so obnoxious and uncool

@Racingwespe 2 года назад

just drive it in normal mode..

@snkcorp.502 2 года назад

pops and bangs sounds like the Renault Megane RS. Oh, maybe it's the same engine?

@aston-martin-internationalist 2 года назад

My first thought!

@aston-martin-internationalist 2 года назад

.....and it sounds so fake

@taxus750 2 года назад

Love the plug for Smith an Sniff (the most famous podcast almost no-one's heard of). I'm also growing increasingly fond of the (new-ish) Alpine, even though you can't get 'em here (Oz) any more: as much as I appreciate big engines making big power, it necessarily means more weight. In the latter days of internal combustion engines, the Colin Chapman/ Lotus philosophy is having a revival and I'm glad to see it.

@morganzola100 2 года назад

GT for me. Getting it on Friday. Short test drive was all it took..stopped considering alternatives. Not worried about future values as It'll be my 'see me out car'. Getting on a bit 😏

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

Nick, great to hear. Really looking forward to know what you think it's like to live with.

@rotorhead5006 2 года назад

Another good video review Jonny! I know liking a car is subjective, but what is laudable irrespective, is that Alpine set out a design brief and appear to have stuck to it, without Marketing "gurus" leading them astray. As you said, they've out-Lotused Lotus!

@Joshcarsandcollectibles 2 года назад

Loving my Sunday Late Brake Show morning! And your uncanny ability to color match your outfit to the car! Thanks Jonny!!

@Berndt35 2 года назад

Always excellent content on TLBS. Unfortunately there’s and issue with sound on this episode. Can hardly hear 👂 what Jonny is saying.

@DroneShots_UK 2 года назад

The sound was painful unfortunately

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

Apologies!

@Berndt35 2 года назад

@@TheLateBrakeShow One of the best Channels on RU-vid 👍🏻🇬🇧

@projectno5 2 года назад

it's one of those cars where the photos didn't do much for me BUT when i finally seen one in person, i thought it was one of the best looking cars on the market. also, some of that switchgear is on my 2011 twingo.

@ChrisBrown-dy8ts Год назад

Had my first drive in one last week and was very impressed , that engine pulls hard . Massive fun for the money.

@ernied3123 2 года назад

Thanks Jonny for another great review. I really look forward to every new video as its always something different or unusual. By the way, Retropower announced in their latest video that they’re doing not one but two Austin Allegros. Can’t wait to see yours. Cheers.

@Will._Power 2 года назад

This is a pretty unique car on the market. Love it, really love it.

@mikeb5895 2 года назад

Best car ever, period. Do I say that because I own one? Probably… 😇 Joke aside, very good and complete review, as always! I also think that you’re very right about the standard one being the sweet spot of the lineup. As capable as the S is, each time I tried one I always came back to my « Pure » without any regret. The softer suspension and the body roll it generates is an absolute must to feel what Alpine is truly about. Yes the S will be more efficient on track, but for daily use on normal roads the standard A110 shines. And the GT will add more to the bill but none of these extra are really necessary, it’s just a matter of taste. Owned mine for almost 3 years now and used it as my daily for 2 years, no regret at all! A real keeper, for as long as it can be! 😃

@darrenlomax1283 2 года назад

As long as it can be? Why can't you keep it forever?

@mikeb5895 2 года назад

@@darrenlomax1283 Well, you never know in life! But for sure, forever is the goal 😉

@grayfool 2 года назад

Great little car, really good review. Thanks yet again Jonny.

@kaiwaterfield8073 2 года назад

Hi Johnny love you channel, I was looking through the barn finds really enjoying them. I am a bit surprised you're not dropping the oil and renewing both the oil and filter before starting, especially on the ones that won't require a nuts and bolts rebuild. I had a idea for fueling as well, if you get a aftermarket electric fuel pump and mount it on a bit of alloy or plywood pipe it up to draw from your fuel can and wire it up with crocodile clips you could go straight onto your spare battery, even wire a switch in. It would make your life a lot easier. It's also a good idea to remove the plugs and put a good squirt of oil in each cylinder and then give her a good few winds over with the coil discontinued to lube the cylinder and ring's and flush the fresh oil you have changed round all the galaries. Keep up all the great work mate it's so refreshing to watch a car journalist that actually knows how a engine work's.

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

Kai, these are fantastic suggestions, thank you so much. I do need more prep kit for barn finds.

@jonathancollard3710 2 года назад

The Chrysler Alpine is a nice link into a car you have omitted to investigate but right up your street; the Matra Bagheera. This used all the running gear from the Scima/Talbot parts bin. Launched in 1975, plastic body, mid engine, 3 abreast seating and the then lowest cd @ 0.31 of any production car. Later upgraded with more svelte style and bigger 1442cc engine. Then a total rebody 1980’s version called Murena with 1.6 and 2.2 engine from Talbot Solara, fully galvanised chassis. A fine looking car and on par performance with 924 and Lancia Montecarlo. Deffo worth an episode chap. Matra were aero engineering firm and so dashboard used fibre optics and had some switches in roof line. I had a few back in the day, all LHD and suited my Wham! haircut and espadrille style perfectly 🙄

@Chris-ww7fy 2 года назад

Great looking car and really interesting, but that’s a hefty price tag. From what I remember (I believe from Chris Harris?) that the intention from Alpine was to provide more of a mid range (price wise) sports cars but then they overshot that. In any event, great review as always Jonny! You’re excellent at revealing the cars you’re in!

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Christopher 👊🏽

@xondat 2 года назад

Personally feel like 50k entry is pretty good, a touch more than a base Cayman but close enough. The S with special paint etc can get very crazy, close to 70k at that point. A lot of owners feel like the less you spend, the better it is, and I agree!

@olik136 2 года назад

the trick is that former cheap cars are pretty expensive now... with a stupid VW Golf at about 35k, the 50k entry for a actual sports car seem to be technically mid range

@stuartmowle7783 2 года назад

The Pure edition is the same price as the entry level Cayman so it's not expensive comparing like with like

@AndySnap 2 года назад

A colour co-ordinated car review... As rare as the Alpine itself. The 110S is 19% stiffer, just enough to shake & disconnect a clip-on lav' mic at one point..? Lovely car, tres bien.

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

We are really sorry for the dodgy audio on this episode. Clearly the Alpine hated Jonny's mic while driving, despite Jonny loving the car!

@AndySnap 2 года назад

@@TheLateBrakeShow no probs, I could hear Jonny ok, and I still loved the video!

@samchisholm1250 2 года назад

Absolutely love seeing these types of videos and cars being filmed in little old Stamford 😍

@tbonesenior6736 2 года назад

You absolute legend, I asked you to review this car when it came out and wow

@peteredwards7872 2 года назад

Beautiful car. On my wish list. Great video👍

@bigjoe1396 2 года назад

Good video as always 👌 there is a rally version of the A110, have a search for the Alpine A110 RGT.

@alackofspeed 2 года назад

Good though it is, I really wish Alpine offered a manual version.

@bicyclist2 2 года назад

For that reason alone, I'd go with a Porsche 718 instead.

@colin5577 2 года назад

@@bicyclist2 For that reason alone, I did.

@silentracer911 2 года назад

Another wonderful video Jonny!! I will unfortunately never get to drive one being in the US, except maybe in 25 years

@ijustfelldown 2 года назад

6:40 oh god my parents' 2013 India spec Renault Duster has the same style of stalk with the same functions on it haha. Many people might not like it but I love it.

@mothaybabonnam5632 2 года назад

Its a French thing. Peugeot and Citroen have similar media stalks. Takes a while to learn (because the controls are not visible) but theyre functionally awesome !

@robinsonsadventures2174 2 года назад

Great video, fantastic car, we need more cars like this

@mattbourne4401 Год назад

Good review. Juste a couple of notes : seats height is fixed but can be changed over 3 positions at Alpine service. Telemetrics is not a new option of the 2022 model, it was in 2017 version too but with a different design ( but roughly same functionalities)

@Gorbyrev 2 года назад

Right size for British roads and can handle potholes with aplomb. S nudges near the fabulous 300hp/tonne figure which is plenty fast enough. Wonderful car.

@bigjobby11 2 года назад

Very colour coordinated with the car, great vid 👍😄

@RandallSlick 2 года назад

Love how, in the interests of lightness, the left channel of the audio was drilled out at the start. Brilliant!

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

Whoops, apols...

@RandallSlick 2 года назад

@@TheLateBrakeShow Don't apologise. It's part of the charm of the RU-vid motoring world :-) Keep up the great work.

@jwvandegronden 2 года назад

I was very much in love with the Alpine A310 back in the day. And I do remember Renault using the Alpine name for this series of sports cars, including the more stylized A610. But possibly as a type rather than a brand, I suppose. As it was clearly a Renault branded car, back then. I'm not necessarily a big fan of the retro kind of look with the more rounded design language of old like this car and for instance the Karmann Ghia. But I'm an eighties kid, when everything had paper cut designs ;-) EDIT: note to self: Bullocks! its a beautiful car...

@timhayward6833 2 года назад

Great review as always thanks! Personally I’d go for a combination of GR Yaris CP for £35k & a used Elise for £25k for the same money. Then you’ve got a rally homolgation car (better for winter) that also has decent storage with back seats down and a more focused RWD roadster (better in summer).I do have great respect for the A110 but price and lack of practicality work against it.

@leesbian 2 года назад

Agree with that - I seriously considered the GT model as a weekend/road trip car, but decided on the (CP) GR Yaris - which has got a near identical power/weight ratio of the A110, but also has a proper boot and 2 rear seats (debatable as to whether they're actually any use, but it's still additional storage space). It's also got 4WD, and the dynamic modes that adjust power delivery The icing on the cake was that it was £20K-£25K cheaper than the A110 GT As much as I want to believe there's a place for the Alpine, it's hard to define it's niche. You could have an overall better outcome by buying 2 different cheaper cars for overall less than the cost of the Alpine

@Xenstein 2 года назад

@@leesbian I couldn't agree more. Other option will be a 2 series from BMW. În that price range of 60k you can have way more car, space and performance. A110 is just too expensive

@dajw 2 года назад

Well I went for the A110 premiere edition and a few upgrades. I have absolutely no regrets. It is the funnest car in all conditions. I bunged some winters on it for the cold weather and drove it through the winter. Just got the Life 110 induction kit and panel filter to complement an engine map which has really woken the beast. Will be very interesting to compare it to my neighbour's GR Yaris when it turns up later this year.

@dajw 2 года назад

@@Xenstein As an owner, I think this is missing the point. You can have so much "more" car for your money objectively. I came to it from a similarly priced 2013 Vantage for example, but within seconds of moving this thing out of the test drive I was hooked. It's so special to drive. So fun!

@Xenstein 2 года назад

@@dajw I belive you, and I understand. Generally speaking this car is not easy to be sold because the price tag. I am sure that is very fun to be driven. Enjoy the car. Have fun!

@frumpd63 2 года назад

Wish these were available in the states. For now, my high spec 2.0L Giulia will just have to do.

@ninja12lawbreaker 2 года назад

A very cool brand I remember googling their factory in Dieppe next to a harbour. The prices hold very well on second hand ones which is shocking for a French car

@garyhawkins9246 2 года назад

Great video as always from Jonny, I think the biggest problem with the A110 is no manual, at £70k with options I think people will go to the V6 Emira with a manual and 400 BHP to off set the increased weight and better looks to my eye, though both cars have the issue of a lightly used 981 GT4 which would be my choice

@stuartmowle7783 2 года назад

Many will but the Pure edition is £50k so the Emira, with very similar performance, is £75k. That's a lot more money.

@fredericberthou Год назад

I have 981 gt4 but I have this in blue color , Porsche not better , lotus the same , just différant cars in very large category my friend 👌🥰

@CosmicSeeker69 Год назад

@@fredericberthou nice to see some experienced honestly on the keyboard good fellow!

@swansmeister 8 месяцев назад

Ow dear god here comes the manual bandwagon again holy shit.

@garyhawkins9246 8 месяцев назад

@@swansmeister I like the manual bandwagon, has a very snickity short throw 6 speed 🤣

@celliott16 2 года назад

I saw these in the metal at your Manchester show, I so so wanted to order one, but no manual, plus as you say switchgear etc for the pricetag, I ended up with a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 which is too good to ignore.

@benwhitton2315 2 года назад

Love your channel, I drive a 20 year old TT....There is that nugget that's too much powaaaàaah

@freddieskeates281 2 года назад

There is a lot of orange in this video, and I, for one, am a big fan

@robinleach2390 2 года назад

Lovely car, clearly loved by Jonny. Not sure performance car reviews are his sweet spot compared to Harris or Sutcliffe but his enthusiasm always comes across.

@Trendyflute 2 года назад

Love the A110, wish it came to the US though I'm sure it would sell poorly if it did...the color of this one too is ace! I love those shimmery red-orange metallic colors, and on such a great design.

@davidmcmen 2 года назад

That Audio control stalk was on the Renault 19! They made it a little rounder for the Megane, but then at some point reverted back to the original design.

@paulthorpe766 2 года назад

Gonna pop one alongside my K plate yellow (Peter Tomalins -Performance Car- 3 month loaner) Radcliffe Engineering tuned (400bhp) A610 ! Nice vid and hat jonnymeister!

@AbandonEarth911 3 месяца назад

Thank you Jonny Smith, for another good review with no bullshit patter, my fav road tester.

@patricklund6497 6 месяцев назад

Had an Alpine 18 years ago - swore never to buy another Renault ever ever again ! But, I like the look of this one, provided after sales service has improved (a lot)

@AdamsWorlds 2 года назад

Lovely looking car. (ignoring the round lights front centre never liked them on Alpine's) Love that it has physical buttons! You could almost take this car back to the 90's or early 2000s and it would fit right in, this imo is a good thing we have gone somewhat backwards.

@ollianddelphine 2 года назад

Agreed, I am with Gordon Murray on this one. I hate huge touchscreens and capacitive buttons in cars. I am hoping it's a phase that will go away.

@rotoehu9266 2 года назад

Well there’s 2hrs of a Sniff & Smith podcast right there, “Tele, Tele, Tele, telemetrics…” 😁

@markbroadheaf1593 2 года назад

Brilliant car. A usable Lotus effectively. 215/40 fronts ! In other words all the benefits of low weight, with some reasonable usability, lowish running costs.

@ricardo1e93 2 года назад

To imagine this has the same weight as my old CHAMADE 16v but double the power 😳 Saw one doing a launch on the french highway and it went woosh and we could tell the turbo from afar which was very nice 😎

@eoghanfla6343 2 года назад

Jonny you are throwing out content like a 20 man team, how are you keeping the pace? Can’t wait to watch this over my morning coffee, will be a long wait 😁

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

I don't sleep. I am getting tired.

@doug3011 2 года назад

great work as usual..I love this car and would love to own one, one day. the French just do this stuff well..

@davidbillberg2203 2 года назад

It looks so good in this colour!

@IfInDoubt.. 2 года назад

As much as I like the car and understand the reason for a DCT transmission, I can't help but feel a manual gearbox would really take it to the next level

@russcattell955i 2 года назад

Me too for manual box. A few kg's extra on an already light car. I could compensate by going on a diet.

@luniaenglundt4904 2 года назад

Also wished for it sometimes. The DCT does a pretty good job however.Given the reaction needed in corners, I think a manual choice would be only for hardcore and very alert drivers. At least I feel the DCT is very fitting to the character of the car.

@AnnicK.Zoloft 2 года назад

@@russcattell955i Im not even sure that a manual would be heavier, DCTs arent that light, sequentials are.

@marcob1729 2 года назад

it’s a crime IMO

@user-ih7gc7dt9l 2 года назад

What a delightful little car!

@mikehipperson 2 года назад

Nice of you to colour co-ordinate your clothing for this car. Yes I remember Chris What's-his-face burning out the factory prototype but that can be expected with new models. I saw coverage online of the Imola GT4 race last week and there were a handful of works A110s competing and they were doing well until the heavier Porsches, Aston's and Lexus's (Lexis?) hip and shouldered them into retirement! Would love to own something that exclusive and rare (because people don't know they exist) but at my age and lack of moolah means it's only a pipe dream.

@user-jq5tj7kq8w 2 года назад

Beautiful car and that’s from someone who is usually more into the German brands this looks very special and is actually also put together quite well in the flesh it did not disappoint me. A real future classic and so much more a drivers car than anything in the same price range, a Lotus for instance will fall into pieces and always reminds you that you bought some kind of kit car build for you by a small manufacturer, a Porsche is a lot heavier, will cost you significantly more when new (the base models are not the real driver’s cars) and also more in insurance, maintenance and petrol.

@-DC- 2 года назад

Absolutely gorgeous vehicle if you enjoy driving it's only one pedal and a stick away from perfection.

@CosmicSeeker69 Год назад

I'm 67 and very old skool - and If I hadn't spent time with this chassis than I might have agreed with you. However - when you're really pressing on there is a lot to be said for keeping both hands on the wheel..

@ash9988777 2 года назад

Love this review! Looks great, excellent speedo covering too 🤥

@kramnam4716 2 года назад

Is the base car not better? I hear your reply.. I agree.. go Lotus: Gordon Murray.. it’s a less is more car .. “ left over crescent.. 2, right “ love your work J . Top notch .

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

Watch til the end for my verdict!

@planespeaking 2 года назад

I think the petrol pops in the exhaust would get old really quickly.

@jayfarthing 2 года назад

I was just thinking this, sounds terrible

@thinfourth 2 года назад

It just sounds broken

@stuartmowle7783 2 года назад

Only happens in sports mode with the sports exhaust. Normal mode it doesn't do it. Standard exhaust it doesn't do it

@stuartmowle7783 2 года назад

The Pure edition is the sweet spot as you say. Don't need the stiffer suspension unless tracking it. As for the power, a remap will take it to the same 300 bhp as the S, it is the same engine after all. And the bucket seats are adjustable in height as there are three fixing points in the frame.

@CosmicSeeker69 Год назад

I'd agree - to a point. After driving both B2B on track I still found the Pure a sweeter, more fluid experience. I 'firmly' believe the increase in stiffness (19%) is in fact far too much. Given the same engine power I'm certain I could have matched my S times in a Pure chassis

@jimmyquinn9639 2 года назад

Lovely sports car and good video 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🚤

@mikesage9544 2 года назад

I agree with his Jonnyness on all levels of discussion...........except the Caymen topic. A manual should be a must have option. Especially as a drivers car. The P is a hard act to follow. Very hard act to follow. IMHO, the Alpine may provide a toughter, sportier drive at a lower price but as a daily driver I think the Caymen wins hands down. I have had the pleasure of a Caymen at Hockenheim. As yet I have been thwoughted by the Renault network. Where the P smells of a stale Rolex, the Alpine smells of mountain air. Funny that. Thanx for a superb video J. Bw Mike

@ralmo9762 2 года назад

Great review Jonny as always,What is the place towards the end where the fairground is? Looks really nice

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

Funfair was in the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire. It comes once a year for a week, and has done since the 1700s

@uleertel 2 года назад

I love this car, I have never seen one in red but it looks good on it. I hope one day second hand ones will be in my price range, until then I may buy a cayman.

@SmallBlogV8 2 года назад

They did build a rally car for the R-GT category, for what it's worth. And a GT4 track racer! Also, "if you're gonna be picky about componentry," then remember that Renault/Alpine had to spend its money on a one-model-only bespoke aluminium sports car platform (yes with initial collaboration with Caterham, but they bailed out before the end) and if that means having to raid the interior parts bin to make ends meet then it's better than the car either not being on sale at all or costing £80,000+. That said, I've driven a 2017 launch-edition car and the media stalk on the steering column does feel disappointingly crap in such a nice car... like the chunky Dell computer keyboards at my old school...

@michaeltorpy3366 2 года назад

back to petrol well done Johnny I have a soft spot for all alpines saw the old type in the 70s while in France 😊

@MrAhmmm 2 года назад

great review,great car,but that exhaust note would be a dealbreaker for me..is it an optional spoaaarhts exhaust or can you turn it down?seems strangely at odds wirh the whole concept to have that synthisized bark every 5 seconds..

@Groaznic 2 года назад

That is absolutely not the same audio controller stalk as on the Zoe. You even zoomed on it, and you even owned a Zoe long term, so you should know. They are both audio controller stalks however they are flagrantly different, sir.

@JimmyTomes 2 года назад

Great review!

@hondansx1000 2 года назад

really want one of these. I think when i settle down and have a bit of ££ saved up in the near future, i might seriously consider getting one

@chrisprice4658 2 года назад

"Some bloke called Chris Harris........" Lmfao❤️❤️❤️ Great review, my only quarms about the car is the engine isn't on show....love the style, the "bomb bomb bomb" on down shifts.... Keep it up Johnny luvin your work

@banjopete 2 года назад

Qualms.

@DivideBYZero69 2 года назад

The A110 was on my list when shopping for a two seat sports car, but ultimately the Cayman GTS 4.0 won out, with a flat six and a manual trans.

@bikesfrench8524 2 года назад

Alpine the best because champion world rallyes WRC X2 Porsche zéro Ferrari zéro BMW zéro Mercedes zéro Alfa Romeo zéro Jaguar zéro Saab zéro McLaren zéro Lotus zéro Volkswagen zéro 😆

@mikematthews2k181 2 года назад

Stunning car. 😍 I drive past the Alpine showroom in Manchester everyday. But for me the money you will loose buying an Alpine. Id buy a secondhand Megane RS trophy R and save 10k

@bolf 2 года назад

did a heater matrix in a A610 once , hated them ever since :)

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

I can believe that..

@pbyfr 2 года назад

I'm not A110 or A610, but A310 generation! That always would be THE Alpine for me.

@YounesLayachi 2 года назад

Amazing review

@nazgo9061 2 года назад

This is already awesome and I haven't finished the video yet 🤣🤣

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

Naz, you can be in our gang for life!

@nazgo9061 2 года назад

@@TheLateBrakeShow now that is for Sure 🥰

@666louis 2 года назад

Omg, these programmed pops annoyed me after the 2nd time. What were they thinking?

@bwm999 2 года назад

Jonny rocking a Wes Anderson vibe 😉🦈

@Erwt64 2 года назад

Finally someone who understands sports cars.

@graemethorne677 2 года назад

Nice to see a car that has design and style instead of the stuff these days that looks like it came from Currys. Bit concerning that you can't get to the engine though. Great review 👍

@thedrivebygg 2 года назад

Great video, did you know the original ford ka had the body painted panels on the inside of the cabin back in 1996, still like the idea today, looks cool and stripped out.

@emmajacobs5575 2 года назад

Did you know that loads of everyday cars had the body painted panels on the inside of the cabin back in the 50s 60s and 70s?

@thedrivebygg 2 года назад

@@emmajacobs5575 no, probably cheaper and easier to spray them instead of covering it up.

@SirLoinOfsteak85 2 года назад

It's lovely looking and I'd love one except... No manual... I know they said they couldn't afford to make one for the few people who would buy it, but that makes me sad. Why wouldn't you get a small, engaging road car with 3 pedals? It boggles my mind.

@colin5577 2 года назад

Love the Alpine’s looks, love the lightness, love the heritage and love the colour of the featured car. I’d have had one already, but… no manual. So I went for a Cayman T. Manual buyers don’t matter, apparently. Hmm. Yet Aston, whilst targeting the 911, lost a Vantage sale to me when Moers canned the manual and Alpine, whilst targeting the Cayman, lost a 110 sale to me because they didn’t think anyone would want to change their own gears in a fun sports car. Genius. And they wonder just how Porsche manages to get all the business.

@PutSomeDsonThatBlink 2 года назад

I also have that weird noise in my right ear!! It's like a solenoid sound, the way I described it to the Alpine technician was what it sounds like if you get too close to the adapter for your laptop, but a lot louder. I noticed that it isn't as bad in sport mode but it's very noticeable in normal mode.

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

I kinda like it. Feels motorsporty and important.

@joeb4294 2 года назад

As an American this car is forbidden fruit but I am happy that such a machine exists.

@markrizzofield9403 2 года назад

Looks great in that colour.

@DaCoder 2 года назад

Great review, fantastic car. However the audio was pretty sub-par. Not sure what was going on in this one. Usually your reviews have great audio.

@PhilipIbrahimBenson 2 года назад

Alpine do offer one 'retro' wheel design, named 'Légende', available in black and silver, black, white or gold. They are modern take on a wheel that was available on the original A110 and I think they work quite well with some of the paint options but not all.

@64bakes 2 года назад

During lockdown I was comparing the A110 with the prices of the Porsche Cayman in various trims. The difference wasn't miles apart, so it's clear how they want to position the A110 in the market as a competitor to the Porsche. It does seem like a pretty expensive car although it clearly is a fantastic thing to drive and does what it's meant to do very well. If I were in the market for a sports car then the A110 would be a serious option to consider, but I'd perhaps try looking for a used one. The added improvements / tweaks on the latest revision wouldn't be sorely missed over the slightly earlier 2017 model for me, personally, if it meant paying a decent amount less for one.

@ianchambers2731 2 года назад

Used ones aren’t a decent amount less…. which is good if you buy a new one!

@grizzlyrags62 2 года назад

That is a thing of beauty....

@mclouj 2 года назад

I love that the audio control stalk is the same one on my almost 20 year old clio :)

@tillyfoxtrotter 2 года назад

I have never quite understood Renault's fondness for that set up. It was less than great on a Modus, yet as you say 17 years on its still here. Go figure.

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 года назад

Keeping it real 👍🏻