New brand Alpin to start selling A390 in Europe as Renault Korea eyes

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Alpine has revealed the detailed specifications of the brand's first five-seater electric sports fastback "A390" and confirmed the sale price in the UK market. The A390 is the second model of Alpin's electrification lineup, the Dream Gazette, built on a platform dedicated to high-performance electric vehicles. Vehicle prices start at 61,390 pounds (about KRW 123 million) based on the basic GT trim. Renault Korea mentioned imports of the brand, and the A110 was also sold in Korea for a limited time. A390 has also been selected as the next model to be imported. More than anything else, Renault Korea is probably the most thirsty for greenhouse gas emission targets among Korean automakers. There is a reason to pay attention to the new Alpin model.

Alpin A390 power performance varies by trim. The GT and Premier Edition have a maximum output of 400PS and take 4.8 seconds to accelerate from standstill to 100km/h (62mph). The GTS, the top trim, has a combined maximum output of 470PS and a maximum torque of 824Nm, and has a zero-back acceleration time of 3.9 seconds. All models are equipped with an active torque vectoring system. This is a technology that separately controls the torque of each wheel through two independent motors placed on the rear axle, and Alpin said it has achieved agility and maneuverability at the level of the A110, an internal combustion engine sports car.

The battery system is equipped with a high-performance lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 89 kWh. Depending on the wheel size and tire setting, the maximum travelable distance is 345 miles (about 555 km) per full charge based on WLTP. The charging technology supports up to 190 kW DC fast charging, which takes 25 minutes to charge from 15% to 80% of the remaining battery capacity. It also includes an 11kW AC bi-directional charger as standard, with a 22kW unit as standard for the Premier Edition and optional for other trims.

In terms of body size and practicality, it secured 532 liters of loading space along with a five-seater boarding structure. There are a total of six exterior colors, including Blanc Topaz, Noir Propong, Arjang Merquir, Blue Abyss, Blue Alpin Vision, and Gritoner Mat. In particular, Gritoner Mat with a matte finish is available in GT and GTS trim only options. The exterior design has a fast-back silhouette that considers aerodynamic efficiency, and a black roof can be combined at a cost of £1,000.

The interior consists of a digital-centric interface. It has a 12.3-inch driver's instrument panel and a 12-inch central multimedia display, and a Google OS-based infotainment system is built-in to provide real-time route optimization and electric vehicle-only route planner functions. A wireless software update (OTA) function is also included, enabling continuous system improvement.

Despite the UK market situation, the first customer delivery is scheduled for summer 2026. This model is expected to compete with Tesla Model 3 Performance or Ioniq 5N in high-performance fastback segments as well as in the existing sports car market.

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