Officially revealed as the production successor to the A390_β concept, this is Alpine’s first “Sport Fastback.” It moves away from the budget-hatch territory of the A290 and firmly into the “premium performance” space, aiming to give cars like the Porsche Macan Electric and Tesla Model Y some serious French competition.
Here’s the breakdown for your editorial:
The Concept: A “Race Car in a Suit”
Alpine’s design team describes the A390 as a five-seat sports car that just happens to have enough room for a family. It keeps roughly 85% of the wild concept design, featuring a “fastback” silhouette meaning a sharply sloped, coupe-like roofline that optimizes aerodynamics without looking like a typical bulky SUV.
- Front Identity: It carries the “Cosmic Dust” light signature, using triangular LED elements that look like a constellation across the front fascia.
- The Silhouette: It’s muscular and low-slung. To keep that “A110 soul,” it uses a visor-style rear window and flush door handles to maintain a clean, aerodynamic flow.
The Tech: Triple-Motor Dominance
The A390 is built on the AmpR Medium platform, but with a massive technical upgrade over its Renault cousins (the Megane and Scenic).
- Three Motors: Unlike most dual-motor AWD EVs, the A390 uses one motor up front and two at the rear.
- Active Torque Vectoring: This is the car’s secret weapon. By having two independent motors on the rear axle, the car can instantly shift power between the left and right wheels. This mimics the “pivot” feel of a mid-engine sports car, making a large crossover feel surprisingly light in the corners.
- Performance Tiers: * GT: 400 hp (295 kW) | 0-100 km/h in 4.8s.
- GTS: 470 hp (345 kW) | 0-100 km/h in 3.9s.
Inside the Cockpit
The interior is designed to transition between “Daily” and “Track” modes.
- The steering wheel features the same blue “Regen” dial and red “Overtake” (OV) button found on the A290, giving you a physical connection to the car’s power.
- Audio: Alpine partnered with Devialet for a 13-speaker “XtremeSound” system, designed specifically to handle the unique acoustics of an electric cabin.
- Practicality: Unlike the tight A290, this is a true five-seater with a 532-liter boot, making it the first Alpine you could realistically take on a long-distance road trip with the whole team.
Pricing & Availability
Orders are officially opening across Europe and the UK in Q1 2026, with the first deliveries expected by the spring.
| Model | Est. Price | Range (WLTP) | Battery |
| A390 GT | ~€67,500 (£61,390) | 345 miles | 89 kWh |
| A390 GTS | ~€78,000 (£69,390) | 312 miles | 89 kWh |
The Bottom Line: The A390 is for the buyer who has outgrown a hatchback but refuses to drive a “boring” SUV. It’s a high-tech, high-fashion fastback that focuses more on how it turns than just how fast it goes in a straight line.
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