Alpine A290 Looks Great But Is It Enough

[Vilena_Donton]

Alright, I’ve been looking at the Alpine A290, and I’ve got mixed feelings. On the one hand, it’s undeniably a good-looking car. The way the wheels sit perfectly in the arches, the proper performance brake calipers, and the interior, it’s stunning. The materials look top-notch, and it feels like a proper hot hatch in terms of styling and vibe. Definitely special in a way that some other cars (cough X Power cough) might not quite hit.

But here’s the rub, it’s not really that quick, is it? I mean, 220bhp and 0-60 in 6.4 seconds? It’s decent, sure, but for something that looks this sporty, I expected more. It feels like it’s got a lot of bark but not much bite to back it up.

And then there’s the price. You just know it’s going to be sky-high, which makes me think... is it worth it? When you look at performance per pound, the MG4 X Power is still hard to beat. It may not have the same “wow” factor in the looks department, but it delivers where it counts, and for a lot less.

Still, I can’t help but keep an eye on what’s coming next. The rumored BYD hot hatch sounds intriguing, and I’m curious about what the 2025 X Power facelift might bring. Anyone else been eyeing the A290?

 

[FrancisM]

Alright, I’ve been looking at the Alpine A290, and I’ve got mixed feelings. On the one hand, it’s undeniably a good-looking car. The way the wheels sit perfectly in the arches, the proper performance brake calipers, and the interior, it’s stunning. The materials look top-notch, and it feels like a proper hot hatch in terms of styling and vibe. Definitely special in a way that some other cars (cough X Power cough) might not quite hit.

But here’s the rub, it’s not really that quick, is it? I mean, 220bhp and 0-60 in 6.4 seconds? It’s decent, sure, but for something that looks this sporty, I expected more. It feels like it’s got a lot of bark but not much bite to back it up.

And then there’s the price. You just know it’s going to be sky-high, which makes me think... is it worth it? When you look at performance per pound, the MG4 X Power is still hard to beat. It may not have the same “wow” factor in the looks department, but it delivers where it counts, and for a lot less.

Still, I can’t help but keep an eye on what’s coming next. The rumored BYD hot hatch sounds intriguing, and I’m curious about what the 2025 X Power facelift might bring. Anyone else been eyeing the A290?

The A290 looks sick! It's got that sporty vibe. But it's not as fast as it looks. Plus, it's gonna be pricey. I'm not sure it's worth it compared to something like the MG4 X Power. I'm curious to see what other hot hatches come out soon.