2024 Alpine A290

The Alpine A290 delivers up to 221lb ft of instantaneous torque directly through its front wheels. On higher-output GT Performance and GTS models, spirited driving and brisk acceleration on abrasive UK tarmac accelerate tyre wear across the inner shoulders of the bespoke 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport EV and Pilot Sport S5 tyres. Aggressive factory negative camber designed for sharp turn-in causes uneven wear, leading to steering wander under full acceleration if tyre pressures and alignment are not strictly maintained.

Symptoms: Premature tread thinning across inner edges of front Michelin tyres relative to outer tread, Steering wander or slight torque pull during hard acceleration on uneven or wet B-roads...

Est. repair cost: £380–£520 (Pair of replacement bespoke 19-inch tyres plus 4-wheel alignment)

The Alpine A290 features a 10.1-inch OpenR Link infotainment touchscreen powered by Google Android Automotive OS. Early UK road tests and owners report periodic software crashes, navigation freezing during boot-up, and intermittent connection dropouts with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In severe cases, the digital driver's instrument display fails to initialise upon startup, requiring a complete vehicle sleep cycle or franchised Alpine Centre software reload to restore gauge operation.

Symptoms: Central touchscreen unresponsive or stuck on Alpine startup animation, Intermittent wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto projection dropouts...

Est. repair cost: £0–£200 (Software reload under warranty)

Equipped with a 52kWh lithium-ion battery, the Alpine A290 claims up to 236 miles of WLTP range. However, during British winter driving conditions (sub-5°C), real-world range drops by 25% to 35% due to heightened battery internal resistance and cabin PTC heating draw. Additionally, early owners experience intermittent synchronization dropouts between the My Alpine telematics system and UK off-peak dynamic smart tariffs, resulting in incomplete overnight home charging sessions.

Symptoms: Real-world winter driving range dropping below 160 miles on mixed motorway routes, High auxiliary consumption indicated on trip computer from cabin heating...

Est. repair cost: £0–£250 (Telematics software update / app configuration)