- Engine
- 1,798 cc
- Power
- 252 hp
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 2
AlpineCarCoupe
A1102017–present
The lightweight purist's sports car of its era — magical to drive, provided you can live within its small support network.
- 🇪🇺 Europe
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- 🇦🇺 Australia & NZ
- Engine
- 1,798 cc
- Power
- 252 hp
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- RWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The modern A110 revived Renault's Alpine brand in 2017 with a philosophy rare in today's sports-car market: genuine light weight. Its bonded-aluminium structure keeps mass close to a tonne, so a mid-mounted 1.8-litre turbo four is all it needs to deliver pace, and the payoff is delicacy — supple ride, feelsome balance and agility that critics routinely rank alongside or above the Porsche Cayman as a pure driving experience.
Ownership is more specialised than the friendly character suggests. Alpine's dealer network is small even in Europe, the aluminium structure demands approved repairers after any accident, and the dual-clutch-only transmission and bespoke parts keep servicing within brand or specialist channels. It has been produced in modest numbers at Dieppe, which supports strong enthusiast desirability. Outside Alpine's official markets it is a rare grey-import proposition, effectively unseen in Sri Lanka.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Featherweight construction delivers rare agility
- Ride comfort unusual among sports cars
- Frugal for the performance on offer
- Strong enthusiast and critical acclaim
What to watch
- Small dealer and repair network
- No manual gearbox offered
- Tiny cabin storage and modest luggage space
- Aluminium crash repairs need approved specialists
Owner reviews
Written by people who have lived with this model.
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
Is the A110 practical enough to use regularly?
More than most rivals in ride and refinement, less so in luggage: there are only small front and rear compartments. As a weekend car with occasional touring it excels; as an only car it demands packing discipline.
How does it compare with a Porsche Cayman?
The Cayman offers a bigger network, more variants and stronger everyday usability; the A110 counters with lower weight and a more playful, supple character many testers prefer on real roads. It is a philosophical choice as much as a practical one.
What are the servicing considerations?
Routine servicing uses familiar Renault-group componentry and is not exotic, but brand-specific parts and structural repairs route through Alpine channels. In countries without official representation, factor in importing parts and finding a specialist before you buy.