Alpine A110 real-world review
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2018
- Alpine's all new sports car arrived in the UK just a few days ago. Here's what it's like to live with..
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I’m honestly more excited about this absolute gem than that two ton five million quid Bugatti Divo. Porsche Cayman is a great car but this is just so much cooler. The proper man to review one of the star cars of 2018. Brilliant as always Harry
Marcus Hogan the Cayman used to be easily my favorite modern sports car. But when Porsche had to drop those soulful normally aspirated flat-6s for turbocharged 4-pots I lost interest. No matter how good the handling, they’re just not the same without those wonderful engines.
David Datura yeah it’s weird alright. The Porsche four cylinder is more responsive and powerful than the Alpine’s yet is just so dull and lifeless. The Alpine’s seems gutsy and sounds quite rorty
Doesn’t look like a 2018 car
Arne Hurnik More modern lights and lines
Maybe because it emulates the 1970's Alpine A110 !!
As to sales: The car has a huge waiting list. The first 5.000 are sold. Production has just been upped from 18 to 25 a day. That means one has to wait for around one year. So yeah, the A 110 is a genuine hit.
Yeah & now they stopped making them. 🤷♂️
@@beetleything1864 They team up with Lotus on a new electric alpine. Lotus also uses the same base for their Type 131. But if they stop the Alpine A110 this means prices will go up as with the Alfa 4C.
@@RM-ep2dc No they won't stop A110 not until 2024... And there will be plenty of new versions and evolutions!
@@pupaur6936 no there wont
@@jemimallah2591 et bien si 😂
Vive la France! Driving this car must give you the same joy as my first Golf GTI did in 1976! It was fast, light, sporty and practical! Happy to see Alpine is back!
As a person in the states I'm incredibly jealous of folks in the UK/EU that can get their butts into this car. Cheers from Minnesota, wish I was there.
Hi Georges,
Alpine, in the future, would like ton sell this beautiful car in the US.
Cheers from St Herblain, France.
I think Alpine is available in the US market now at least a few of them
@@indrarush91Every car is available if you pay enough😂
I’ve been looking forward to this one - fascinated by this car
TheCarGuys.TV me too!
TheCarGuys.TV me too, seeing as it simply will never reach Canada
Same, very rare and very desirable
yes it is fascinating. It's, I think, also a great investment.
It will never come to Canada because it won't pass North American safety tests. The Alpine A110 is a deathtrap. Of course, Harry will never tell you that!
"Focus on the drive, and not on silly figures."
Other car manufacturers take note, this is how you make a sports car. 0-60 means nothing. It is all about the drive. Now...give it a manual and I am sold.
ChaosphereIX exactly! In the real world this car is more of a driver experience than any of the others designed with numbers in mind, such a shame no manual to make that driving experience even greater. I was a child when the original came out and loved it, this seems to be a worthy successor. It’s an LJK Setright sort of car and if your young and don’t know who he is google him and read some of his stuff and you will know what I mean.
I beg to differ. Most of the driving in the real world happens on highways/autobahns and inside busy cities. In such scenarios, usually the only sports car trait that you get to enjoy is a good launch off the lights and the thing you come to hate the most is the manual gearbox.
Weekend drives on deserted, twisty B roads are a rare treat in most of Europe.
@@Roadjull But that is what this car is for. That weekend blast down some b roads. It is not meant to be a Golf going on the morning commute. I also daily a manual it is not an issue.
Spoken like someone who hasnt driven the right manual cars ! Manual = Driving, paddles = 50% of the driving experience.
Possibly , but after pushing clutches for forty years , I 'll take this automatic every day !!
Absolute shame we don’t get this stateside. Easily one of the best cars this year. I absolutely love everything about this.
New video already? You're spoiling us Harry.
Mine arrived a month ago. It's the first "new" car I've ever purchased (I prefer classic cars), and it's simply amazing. The feeling of confidence the Alpine provides you is sublime.
As a young person, this is one of those cars which makes you want to go out and work really hard so that some day I can have one. Looks bloody fantastic!
"I'll press sport because I can't help it" Gold.
Love the all the details crammed into an 1100kg car, especially the bleu, blanc, rouge on the door cards 🇫🇷
MUCH MUCH more interesting, involving and exciting than the Audi R8 you just reviewed. Best
Carlos P I’ll take the R8
This is ugly
It is great to see that Alpine are back making sports cars!
*renault
It's Alpine ! Or do You say Volkswagen to a Bugatti !!
Bugatti, made in France too, like Alpine :D
Bugatti is part of the VAG Concern Volkswagen , Audi & Seat , The factory is in Molsheim (now France, Before WW1 Germany) because the old pre-war Bugatti's were made there , But has little to do with France !
group.renault.com/en/our-company/locations/our-industrial-locations/dieppe-plant-2/
Whhooa, what a very pleasant surprise, I've been waiting for this one!
great real-world review. this is the kind of car that should be made. lightness with adequate power. instead of those chasing humungous and ridiculous figures that will be very rarely, if ever, replicated on-road. thanks harry!
Truly incredible car. Heartbroken we don’t get Alpine or other French cars in Canada.
as a kid in Quebec, Citroen's were common. Hated them as a kid
might, Renault is getting married with FCA ;))
I was in the Alps with it, the Alpine is just a so great car to drive : czcams.com/video/RZVn3qEErF4/video.html
Best car channel on CZcams...love whole heartedly
I am so very happy that I came across Harry's new CZcams channel. I'm Canadian but have been a big fan of Harry for many years from his EVO magazine days. He is one of the true experts in the industry that a car enthusiast like myself can depend on and appreciate. Many thanks Harry! Cheers!
Glad to see the reproduction of this car with still a nice shape and an amazing exhaust sound.
Harry excellent video.
P.s : That's the car you need to review down to route Napoleon all the way to Monte Carlo.
Cheers.
I've watched multiple videos on this. You're the first one that actually opened up the trunk and the frunk. Thank you...
Hello Harry, congratulations on your recent award Automotive influencer of the year. Your knowledge has narrowed me down to Alpine 110 or Evora. Thanks Harry.👍🇬🇧
The French car companies - Renault, Citroën, Peugeot - are on a roll lately, great engines, pretty cars and SUVs, stunning colors, style, fuel economy. Add reliability and build quality. Good review.
I like French automobiles because they are peculiarly French.
Stressing comfort.
I agree french cars are the more thoughtful choice than a 1.5 ton german car. Renault have always excelled in lightweight cars from clio, megane up to grand scenic all
100kgs lighter than competitors. Media tends to be german biased.
Interesting. I find that the French public are not a fickle public. They are very demanding and have no interest in paying through the nose for fripperies. Reliability and fuel economy is the deal and they will reward their domestic car industry.
I live in Portugal and the majority of cars here are French. My mother in law has a 1995 Citroen Saxo which recently passed its road inspection with no faults. BTW we own German cars.
Great vid, thanks Harry - made me late for work this morning but love that Alpine. Focused on all the right stuff.
Never clicked as quick on a video as I do with Harry’s garage
Yep
Same here, knee-jerk reaction👍
ANY video.............? ;)
"Focus on the driving not silly figures" spot on Harry!
By far the most anticipated car review thus far 2018. Harry is thorough as always and the car is absolutely stunning!
Thank you Harry - Happy New Year! You are the best!
I've wanted one since I discovered it a couple of years ago. Me as Bond following Goldfinger through the Alps.
Awesome review thanks for sharing! I adore this car and can’t wait to see one in the flesh. I have a 2016 TTS and a 1986 MR2 - so this appeals on many levels. The only problem I have is that I swore to myself my next new car would be a manual as I derive so much pleasure from this part of driving. I don’t love taking the TTS for a “drive” and I put it partly down to the DSG being boring. So ultimately torn on the Alpine and wonder if a manual Cayman or M2 would be more satisfying in the long run
I'm new to your channel. I must have watched two dozen or so videos on the Alpine A110 before I saw yours. And what a refreshing review it is. One thing all the reviews seem to have in common is: it's a drivers car, it's meant to be driven and enjoyed. I surely enjoyed seeing you enjoying it, all the while giving your no-nonsense opinion. Refreshing!
Another new video, and on a friday yes. Thank you Harry!!
Saw my first Alpine last week at the Shell station in Winchester... double take, very nice car, French 👨🏻🎨
I love this car, something screams to me as a perfect daily car, I would still have love to see it with a manual box though
Can’t wait to see more from them!
Keep it up Harry!
Very nice review, Harry. You also take care about detailes. Appreciated.
This is my favorite car channel. You’re an awesome guy Harry!
Watched this 6 times...absolutely perfect.
Great review, this car shows why its more an everyday drive and fun. Using the 1.8 t megane rs engine it can still produce great mpg and power in a lightweight car but do 0.60 in around 4.5 seconds. Bought by people who enjoy driving without the ego boosting german badge.
I always learn something when I watch your videos Harry thank you very much please keep them coming I do like the way you do business 😊
Fantastic review Harry! This imo is such a sweetheart. It is truly an uncomplicated back to basics sports car which is so focused and has one mission. Light weight, fun to drive, and not overly powerful 👍🏾
Harry, that t-shirt is perfect. Why didn't you finish the ensemble with a string of onions, a beret, and a Gauloises hanging off your bottom lip? Loving the vids mate.
LOL, very cliche, Mr. Cartwright, but sweet :)) It's a great video indeed!
No baguette?
Excellent car. A little costumery would go rather well yes!
Needs a Breguet watch as well.
And here I thought Harry was getting fashion tips from James May. LOL
Go Alpine. So refreshing. Would much prefer over Cayman or TT.
I love the new light weight thinking. The styling is also very top shelf and individual. I can only image how fun this little ball of excitement is to live with.
Nice little car- looks like a blast to drive!
Thanks, Harry! Always appreciated-
My father own this car this car and its absolutely stunning. Lovely drive, super balanced, lovely interior (apart from the renault\dacia switchgear) theres also a fair bit of real carbon fibre trim inside.
back to the essence of driving, good review! manual would be.. eh nice option
I was in the Alps with it, the Alpine is just a so great car to drive : czcams.com/video/RZVn3qEErF4/video.html
Thanks Harry, one of the few modern designs that I'm excited about. Love your videos. Grazie Edmondo
Been looking forward to this and excited to see you loved it! Have been quite tempted by this car since it was first revealed.
The most beautiful car (that I just might be able to afford) ever. Encouraging review. 👍
Everything about this car seems amazing.... wish it came to USA :( Love the lightness, the color, the gearing, and especially the uniquely goofy French styling!
*still wish it were a proper manual though, esp since it focuses on driving fun over numbers.
Goof off
I really enjoy watching and listening to your videos.
Hi Harry, thanks for the review! What a lovely car! Great review. And nice to see it bombing down West Oxfordshire roads!
The car looks fabulous, too bad it doesnt have a manual option.
Beautiful vehicle. I wonder if this could push PSA to do some retro-themed luxury cars, like an executive saloon (to fill the role previously held by the C6), or something larger than the 508 to be Peugeot's flagship. I really miss big comfy stately French cars, as you can see.
exactly!
I'm hoping DS will do that
they would be the pinpoint-perfect brand to do it
are you sure about that?
that would be amazing!
A French retro-themed executive saloon, what a brilliant idea. Jaguar should do the same. If only the old Jaguar XJ was still produced.
Another great video Harry. Can't wait for the next!
Great review as always Harry. Keep up the great work 👍🏿
I feel Harry might buy this one.
minibus1351 I hope he does. This kind of car is rare nowadays.
he is exactly the target buyer, so you'd hope so. whether average wealthy buyers who just want a luxury " sportscar " will buy one over a porsche is the problem for alpine though...
100% he is buying it!
@@TassieLorenzo People who just want the status will buy a Porsche. Car enthusiasts will buy this Alpine because it's scarce, fresh and original as he puts it, also this model is almost guaranteed to be a collector in a few decades.
Best car channel on the tube.
Sparky 1 it just might be, but Jay Leno’s Garage comes close. Even though Harry’s is more informal and down to Earth.
@@DavidDatura Good shout
Harry and Jay is a good start out here.
Doug DeMuro is good too.
AlexW W it's about the cars. Keep the politics out of it please.
I saw an Alpine drive past me a few months ago on the motorway; I was amazed as I thought there weren't any in the UK yet.
Looks awesome in the metal!
Great review! I remember seeing a video with the boss of Alpine where he mentioned the weight figures are a wet-weight with everything from the fuel tank to the washer reservoir topped up.
ive get this 110 over that r8 in last epizode ... one of really few new cars im really interrested in .. and lookuing forward to ride in one ...
I was in the Alps with it, the Alpine is just a so great car to drive : czcams.com/video/RZVn3qEErF4/video.html
I want one so badly.
Harry is an OG. One of the best
A proper sports car. Light, not loaded with unnecessary tech and stunning looks. I need one in my life.
Still can't help but feel a bit sad for Alfa and their 4C which was quite ahead of its time, if not perfectly executed. Would love to see a big test of Alpine A110, Alfa 4C, Porsche Cayman and Lotus Evora. I love that "reasonable" power cars are getting attention again and hope things continue to develop in that direction - light weight, "medium" power, road cars not track cars.
People with spare cash are so for choice these days, I still have EVO magazines from 2006/07, it's amazing how far we got.
Yeah that would be great but I think that evora is on different league, an elise would be a better comparison especially to the 4C
Thanks for reviewing this special car Harry. If there was a manual option I would be selling organs to get into ownership. Hoping Alpine succeed with this car and do an RS version with manual in the future.
Manual won't happen. Makes the car heavier which wasn't/isn't the goal of Alpine. The goal was that wet weight he said at the start of the video.
Automatic transmission is heavier than manual, dude...🤦♂️
*If you’re thinking that a manual gearbox would be lighter, chief engineer David Twohig argues that isn’t necessarily the case - having no clutch pedal and being able to engineer a floating centre console that didn’t need to house a manual transmission clawed back the kilos. It means this A110 will never be offered with a manual gearbox* Car Magazine, May 29th 2018, review Alpine A110.
Having now driven many cars with "flappy paddle" gearboxes I completely fail to see why people are still so obsessed with manual transmission. The racing fraternity have embraced paddle shifters and on some fast cars you really don't have time to take your hands off the wheel to change gear. Follow the racers - go paddles!
UKMike2009 Finally somebody with a little sense overhere !!
Fantastic looking car. I have a 4c with the Alfaworks suspension pack and now handles absolutely fine.
That sound. Harry, that guttural sound and purity have to directly into your heart!
I love this car. Nice, fun to drive and “affordable”.
What a cracking little car! If only id had the money...
You dont need advanced tech in your car. Only makes it heavier
That is such a simple, yet beautiful car. I am in love with the seat design.
Great video. The enthusiasm really shows and makes me think I should consider one in the future!
Fabulous bit of kit. Love how it looks and sounds, and love the lightweight brief. The price is punchy, though. Punchy enough that I’m going to be picky about the lack of a manual box. I alternate Caterham and Lotus and that’s no hardship, but if Alpine put a stick in this thing, I’m in. Meantime, I think Alpine might struggle a bit when the novelty wears off. Tough to pitch an expensive, stripped out, lightweight, 4 cylinder toy directly at enthusiasts who appreciate the brand’s legacy, and deny it the interaction of a manual that a decent percentage of the dedicated masochists (myself included) demand.
Wonder how long until the owners develop a quick-release mod for that cover - surely they could have come up with something better which weighed similar.
Marvellous. I've been waiting for a real world review on this car. And who better that Harry to bring it to us. :)
The A110 is on my dream-car-wall. Totally have to buy one of these!
Good point with the transmission, i see lot of cars where the gear ratios are chosen just to reach 62mph quickest but lose very much of the pull on low speeds.
Alpine just got one thing wrong to me: the lack of a manual is the only reason why is off my list. Knowing that manuals are lighter than autos they could have shaved a few more kilos and rub it on Porsche whose cars keep getting heavier and heavier a result of a brand whose positioning has moved into luxsuvury (...) vehicles from what used to be previously a brand of sports cars...
That's just not true with modern automatics, at least, that's what Alpine say. The cost of development and lack of weight saving, plus market preferences made auto-only the most sensible choice for a car with a relative small production run.
It's got two clutches and a motor/electronics/hydraulics physically moving the gears and clutches for you. It's impossible to be lighter.
drive one before you judge it. you will be surprised. I know a few people who have moved from 981s to this and love it. I had a manual 981 GTS prior to this and as much a the Cayman is a better car in almost every objective way, the Alpine is tons more involving and lots more fun.
My only disappointment with this car was the lack of a manual option too. But it’s not enough to put me off this little gem though.
Agreed in terms of technical driving pleasure - there´s a lot to be said for the mechanical symphony of a proper manual shift, heel & toeing that when you get it all right, feels bloody wonderful. These paddle shifts are for speed yes, but there´s more to road driving than just being as fast as possible (that´s for racing) & for that, they should bring back manuals...
Superb... and yet another gem we won't see in the US. Excellent review, thanks!
A drivers car free from badge pretence or unnecessary interior options, I really want one, I think you collect enough kudos from those that do remember and for those that don't, well, they'll just have to live the the numbers and the fact it's a proven drive, thumbs up Harry, please keep these videos coming
I love the look of this car, especially in the blue and from the sounds of it, it drives like it should too. Given the car's lightness, I wonder if Alpine has ever considered doing an electric version as a counterpoint to the forthcoming Tesla sports car.
That's exactly what I thought, but i wondered if it would make it a lot heavier. i would love this car if I was prepared to buy a gas powered car, but I'm not. Those days are done for me. Loved the review, thanks Harry.
@@grahambarnes7325 You're absolutely right, a battery pack would add a massive amount of weight, but my thinking was that if the rest of the car was designed to be as light as possible, like the Alpine is, then you wouldn't end up with the final electric version weighing as much as a Range Rover to get decent range.
@@adrianchell Yes maybe, especially if the battery technology can improve - which i understand it may do very soon. Or perhaps I'm reading the less credible internet articles!
5 dislikes!!! Wtf is to dislike about this video. It’s exactly what the title suggests presented perfectly. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
That's the board of VW Group...don't worry, we all know only petrolheads would get this car. The corporates can go f*** themselves 😀
people from other shows
For starters, the audio quality sucks.
B Scooter great review
Ugly car
This car interests me enormously. I’d already read about it’s somewhat awkward gestation period, so for the finished result to be this good is great news. I am old enough to remember the original and saw a perfect example last year in Prince Rainer’s collection at the museum in Monte Carlo. Brilliant that there’s a genuine alternative for enthusiasts. The review is spot on Harry, as always. In fact, I watched it twice in a row.
Such a good review, Harry - as always. Many thanks for such good stuff, you're a star. We could tell you liked it - ergo, a no-brainer: a lovely car!
This car really needs a manual gearbox option. Now I'm not one of those people who thinks manual is superior in all cars in all situations, because clearly that is nonsense, but I just prefer a manual transmission.
Renault does not do good manuals, I'm afraid. Even the Megane Trophy-R manual is just an ok-ish gearbox. Porsche's one is godlike. So I'd take the EDC paddles every time, since they do feel nice than a sloopy manual, just because "it's a manual bro!".
I would compare this more to the Alpha 4C than the Cayman or TTRS.
Alfa
Robert Cook yes, my mistake.
and evora
alfa 4c looks better... and in my opinion has more character. Alpina looks more composed.
Yep , Alfa looks good but drives like C***
Best car reviews on CZcams. Period.
Love to see how enthusiast you are driving this car! Sometimes the audio is a bit low and it becomes hard to hear you -- just thought I'd mentionned this for your next great video. Thanks!
3:58 Just try and get to a Cayman's (or worse Boxster) motor, you better have some tools handy because forget it otherwise.
Best to just put it on a lift.
Err.. that is EXACTLY the same effort for both cars to get to the engine from the top... maybe you wanna check out 1-2 Boxster DIY videos. And with the Porsche, you flip the seats and there is another such panel, where you can change pulleys, belt etc... air filters, you peel back the trunk carpet and there they are. For sparks plugs, you take the rear wheels off. I have not seen how this is done for the Alpine, but I imagine it will be very similar. There is no problem doing any of these jobs yourself, not that much different than with "regular" cars.
Great looking machine, I reckon the 3 'dislikes' were from folk who wanted the video to last longer than 16 minutes.
want one! As usual top notch review. Thanks as always
Great video again Harry! And I also noticed (what looks like) a lovely Panerai watch you were wearing, a man of fine taste haha
Alfa Romeo 4c or Alpine?
Thanks for the review
Holy Mayonnaise Alpine any day of the week. The 4C was a beautiful car however it was (apparently, never driven one) a big let down. Shame really as Alfa could’ve made it truly great just like the A110.
Yes, it's sad that alfa didn't make it great to drive( However, I believe it was a marketing success, for the US market at least.
US roads are like pool tables ! Over Here in Belgium The roads are C**** and the Alfa drove likewise !
I like it but i'd totally prefer an Alfa 4c!
Loved the ‘ slip of the toe’. Great review, Harry, thank you.
fascinating car . Great review ⭐️
Nice car definitely. Would be great to see an electric version of this.
Shouty shirt !! So French !!!! Nice touch !!!!!!
Excellent positive review, good work Harry!👌🏼
Think this is the first vid I've seen you smile from beginning to end....cool car worthy of the name.