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Alpine A290 Hatchback 160kW GTS+ 52kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	GTS+
Price	£37,985
Battery Capacity	52
Engine Power - BHP	220
Acceleration	6.4
Top Speed	106 mph
Length	3997 mm
Width	1823 mm
Height	1512 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l

Driver Convenience

Active lane keeping assist
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless)
Drive mode selector
Driver attention monitoring camera
eCall emergency call system
Front, rear and side parking assistance
GAS - google automotive services (maps, assistant, store)
I-key with hands free keyless entry and start
Power assist steering
Rear camera
TFT 10.3'' full digital interface
Traffic sign recognition with overspeed alert
Wireless smartphone charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11KW onboard charger
Alpine sport chassis with hydraulic bump stops
Function V2G (Vehicle to grid) - mobilize power solution
Function V2L (Vehicle to load) - mobilize power to object
Type 2 charging cable

Entertainment

2 front USB-C ports
Alpine and Devialet sound system with 9 speakers incl. subwoofer
Alpine telemetrics premium (live data, coaching, challenges)
Connected multimedia system Alpine Portal 10.1"

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Alpine emblem on the front fenders
Aluminum door sills with "alpine" marking
Auto dimming interior mirror
Automatic headlights with auto high/low beam
Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Front and rear power windows - impulse
Front bumper, side skirts and diffusor
Full LED headlights
Glossy black skirt line
LED daytime running lights with four-cross signature
Privacy glass
Rear roof spoiler
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Shark fin antenna

Interior Features

12V power point front
3 seat rear bench
Ambient lighting customizable in 4 zones
Automatic air conditioning
Centre console with storage and armrest
Front and rear LED interior lighting
Front head restraints
Heat pump
Heated seats
Heated steering wheel
Isofix child seat fittings in outer rear and front passenger seats
Manual adjustable front seats with height adjustment and electric lumbar adjustment
Nappa leather sports steering wheel with flat and midpoint
Nappa leather upholstery
One Pedal Driving Functionality
Rear head restraints
Single front passenger seat
Sports seats

Passive Safety

3 rear seatbelts
Alarm pre-wiring
Automatic urban and interurban emergency braking (with detection of cars, pedestrians, 2 wheels) and at intersections
Child locks
Driver and passenger airbags
Driver, passenger and curtain side airbags
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Emergency brake assist
ESC with ABS
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) + Hill Start Assist
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Pedestrian warning
Safe Distance Warning
Safety kit
Seat belt reminder
Tyre pressure indicator
Vehicle dynamic control

Security

Central door locking
Locking wheel bolts

Wheels

Michelin Pilot Sport 5S tyres
Tyre puncture repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	52
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1033
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	15-80
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	262
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	15-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	47
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	15-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	30
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	15-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	100
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	100
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	52
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	362
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	225

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Compression Ratio	[not available]
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	29E
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.4
Engine Power - BHP	220
Engine Torque - NM	300
Top Speed	106 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	SNOWFLAKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1512 mm
Length	3997 mm
Wheelbase	2534 mm
Width	1823 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2020 mm

Weight and Capacities

Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	300 l
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.2 m

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Alpine A290 Hatchback 160kW GTS+ 52kWh 5dr Auto

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Wheels

Technical

Electric Vehicle Data

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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