Is it hot enough? 2026 Alpine A290 review

The Alpine A290 carries a lot of expectation on its svelte French shoulders. For a start, it's based on the impressive Renault 5, and secondly it's developed by the people behind the wonderful Alpine A110 mid-engined sports car. So how does that chassis know-how work in a front-wheel-drive electric car? And is it hot enough to be a hot hatch? Join me for an in-depth review where I look at the A290's real-world range, practicality, driving dynamics and more. ------ 👍 Follow my new Facebook page:   / timrodiedrivesstuff   📸 Follow me on Instagram:   / timrodie   🏍 Check out my bike channel:    / timrodie