Alpine A290 review | My first impressions

#Alpine #AlpineA290 #AlpineA110 🚗 Alpine A290 Review (Ireland) | Hot Hatch EV Under €37,000? | Full Walkaround + First Drive Impressions Fun fact: the Alpine A290 is 60mm wider than the iconic Clio 197 — and yes, you can feel it! In this video, we take our first look at the new Alpine A290, filmed in Mondello, Ireland. This is Alpine’s first electric hot hatch, built on the same platform as the upcoming Renault 5, but with a lot more attitude. 👉 Is it worth the price tag starting from under €37,000? 👉 How does it compare to the Renault 5 or even a classic Golf GTI? 👉 What's it like to drive with 217 horsepower and torque steer galore? We walk you through: ✅ Exterior design details ✅ Interior upgrades vs Renault 5 ✅ Performance specs – including regen braking & overtake button ✅ Price breakdown (GT, GT Performance, and Premiere Edition) ✅ Real-world driving impressions on Irish roads Alpine A290 Key Specs: Power: 180–220 bhp 0-100 km/h: 6.4 seconds Range: Up to ~227 km (real-world testing) Boot space: 320L Suspension: Hydraulic elements for better comfort Tires: Custom Michelin Pilot Sport S5 Price (Ireland): From €36,990 to €44,700 Available only at Windsor Motor Mall, just off the M50 in Dublin. This is not a full review — just a first look. A proper week-long road test is coming soon, so make sure to subscribe and hit the 🔔 bell to stay updated! 👀 What do you think? Would you take the Alpine A290 over a high-spec Renault 5 or Golf GTI? Let’s discuss in the comments below 👇 Like 👍, Subscribe, and Share if you're an EV fan or hot hatch lover! #AlpineA290 #AlpineEV #HotHatch #ElectricCarReview #Renault5 #A290Review #EVIreland #AlpineVsRenault #TorqueSteer #WindsorMotorMall #GTIPerformance 🔊 Listen to the Driver's Public Podcast for more automotive content! Driver's Republic Podcast link https://open.spotify.com/show/7IkSuTa... BuyMeACoffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nobbyoncars - thank you! Patreon   / nobbyoncars   - Just €1.99 per month! PayPal https://paypal.me/noblemark?locale.x=... Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @nobbyoncars