Alpine A110 review

From £48,140

The Alpine A110 is a car designed by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. Practicality can wait for another day.

  • Alpine A110 2020
  • For: Balance, steering, pace
  • Against: Practicality, price
  • Verdict: Everything you want from a modern sports car

The Alpine A110 is a brilliant sports car. If you’re not charmed by its petite, retro styling, you’re probably better served flicking through the pages of What Crossover? magazine.

To criticise the A110 for its poor practicality would be to miss the point of Alpine’s lightweight two-seater.

Similarly, any concerns surrounding the absence of a manual gearbox and the perceived lack of punch provided by the 1.8-litre turbocharged engine are quickly forgotten once you’re on the move.

It’s everything you want from a modern sports car. Quick, comfortable and with an ability to change direction faster than a housefly.

It feels so well balanced, so light and so stable. It’ll be love at first corner – and the romance will blossom with every passing mile.

The Alpine A110 is a car designed by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. Practicality can wait for another day.

KEY INFO

  • Launched: 2018
  • Facelifted: TBC
  • Due for replacement: TBC
  • Warranty: 3 years / 60,000 miles
Specs
Model: Alpine A110
Prices from: £48,140
Engines: -
Gearboxes: -
Bodystyles: Coupe
Trims: Pure, Legende, S
Euro NCAP: Not tested
Power: -
0-62mph: -
Fuel economy: -
CO2: -
Dimensions (l/w/h): -
Boot capacity: -