A single obsession drove the creation of the Alpine A390: driving pleasure.
Alpine’s all-new sport fastback embodies the brand’s DNA and the exhilarating driving experience of the A110 with added versatility. It can be summed up as follows: a racing car in a suit.
To offer the best in electric propulsion, Alpine’s engineers and developers have created a set of three electric motors (one at the front, two at the rear) that form an AWD system (a first for Alpine) and enable the development of the Alpine Active Torque Vectoring system, which enhances dynamism, safety and agility. It is a level of sophistication usually reserved for higher segments.
Here, the driving experience is the priority even more than pure performance. The A390 is designed to deliver its per-formance unabated in the most demanding conditions, whether climbing mountain passes or even on the racetrack.
The A390 is the second model in Alpine’s Dream Garage, following the A290 and preceding the future A110, which will also be 100% electric. It will expand the brand’s customer base by attracting new buyers and appealing to professional customers. Its Ampere electric platform and energy services for optimising home charging, make it part of a comprehensive electric ecosystem offering an optimal experience.
The A390 reveals its 100% Alpine DNA from a distance and up close. Its coupé proportions are immediately visible, with its helmet visor-shaped rear window and compact glazed surfaces contributing to its compact appearance. Then, at a second level of interpretation, the sculpted line animating the rear doors with integrated handles is revealed, as is the precision of the work on the shoulders of the body line, the reflections and volumes, and the bonnet blade that allows air to pass through to channel aerodynamic flows. Close up, every detail, such as the front bumpers with triangular shapes inspired by mountains, incorporating openings that create air curtains, can be admired. Other elements feature in its unique lighting signature. At the front, a cluster of illuminated triangles called ‘Cosmic Dust’ evokes a comet piercing the atmosphere. When the driver approaches the vehicle, they come to life in a welcome sequence. A projection of the Alpine logo surrounded by snowflakes is also directed sideways at ground level.
At the rear, fragmented triangles frame a backlit Alpine logo in complete lettering. Lastly, the thin light bars at the front and rear, which seem to slice through the air like a blade, evoke a sense of lightness.
Six body colours are available: Noir Profond, Bleu Abysse, Bleu Alpine Vision, Argent Mercure, Blanc Topaze and Gris tonnerre mat (Atelier 2025). The roof is the same colour as the body or in contrasting black. The sill panels and wheel arches are gloss black. Depending on the finish, the A390 is fitted with exclusive aerodynamic Cristal wheels inspired by endurance racing, available in 20-inch gloss black diamond-cut or Atelier 2025 matt black. The 21- inch wheels are a reinterpretation of the Alpine Snowflake style, with several finishes available: gloss black diamond-forged (GTS) or matt black forged (Atelier 2025).
A world of sportiness
Inside the A390 is a world devoted to sportiness, with particular attention paid to comfort and perceived quality, with the dash-board, centre console and door panels coated in leather and a sophisticated lighting atmosphere. The colour theme is blue, in keeping with the Alpine A290.
The cockpit is driver-oriented, with 12.3-inch and 12-inch high-definition screens facing the drivers to immerse them in the Alpine universe. Physical climate control allows drivers to adjust settings without taking their eyes off the road. The heated sport steering wheel is wrapped in Nappa Bleu leather and features a flat bottom and a centre point. It integrates the controls for the driving modes, driver assistance, telephone, voice assistant and instrument panel display modes. Two specific coloured aluminium buttons, inspired by the world of Formula 1, control the regeneration level (blue RCH rotary knob for Recharge) up to One Pedal mode and the boost available for overtaking and launch control (red OV button for Overtake). There is a specific switchgear for audio controls.
The high centre console, inspired by the iconic design of the A110, incorporates the characteristic Alpine RND transmission controls, highlighted by two customisable wings. The A390 features electrically adjustable and heated Alpine Sport seats for support and comfort, made from various upholstery materials, including Alcantara microfibre, typical of sports cars. They feature an arrow-shaped A logo on the upper section. At the top of the range, the A390 is equipped with blue and grey Nappa leather Alpine Sport Seat by Sabelt® bucket seats, which can be fitted with optional carbon twill or forged carbon inserts in the rear section, matching the dashboard trim.
The materials and finishes are particularly refined, down to minor details, with aluminium Devialet speaker grilles, an optional microfibre headliner and numerous Atelier Alpine customisation options (brake calliper colour, seats, wheels, etc.).
The Alpine A390’s five doors provide easy access, and in the rear, the two side passengers enjoy valuable support during sportier driving. Lastly, the A390 boasts a generous boot capacity of 532 litres, which can offer more versatility with an optional double floor.
Dimensions and dynamics
Combining comfort and agility typical of an Alpine in a C-segment format: the specifications set by the A390’s development engineers led to a radical overhaul of the AmpR Medium platform to deliver first-class dynamics for this sport fastback. Its dimensions are reflected in its name, which, in Alpine’s nomenclature, combines an A followed by three digits: here, the 3 refers to the size of the vehicle and the 90 to the brand’s versatile, everyday vehicles.
At just 4.615m long, it combines wider tracks for stability, exclusive forged aluminium suspension triangles and a short wheelbase of only 2.708m for agility. Its low centre of gravity and ideal weight distribution, with 49% at the front and 51% at the rear, are the perfect basis for highly balanced and playful handling. The skateboard-style architecture and compact front motor allow for a compact front end. A special aluminium cradle manufactured in France houses the two rear motors, a configuration that can lower the boot floor and maximise load capacity.
Enabled by its three motors, the all-wheel drive gives the A390 exemplary traction in all grip conditions. The GTS version ensures class-leading performance with acceleration from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.9 seconds, with a total power output of 470hp and up to 808Nm of torque. This acceleration equals the Alpine A110 R. The two rear engines activate the Alpine Active Torque Vectoring system, which plays a key role in the A390’s driving dynamics.
The chassis settings replicate the agility, lightness, and stability of the A110, the benchmark model in the Alpine range, as closely as possible. These ambitious specifications ensure this sport fastback is lively and easy to control.
The A390 has dedicated suspension with hydraulic stops to offer the best compromise between comfort and handling. Among the technical choices made by Alpine’s development engineers, the very short steering ratio allows for minimal steering angles, resulting in a straightforward driving feel. Particular attention has also been paid to the braking feel to ensure easy dosing in all driving conditions. The fading feel, endurance, and braking power align with the A390’s high performance. It features 365mm discs with 6-piston callipers, a first for Alpine.
The A390 features the latest generation of driver assistance systems (ADAS), with a dashboard display realistically showing the car’s surroundings. New features such as driver attention monitoring with progressive emergency braking, automatic emergency braking extended from forward to reverse, lane departure warning and, when parking, safe exit for occupants complement traditional aids.
The My Safety button beside the steering wheel allows the driver to select their ADAS settings with a single touch, choosing whether to activate or deactivate them, their level of intervention and the presence of audible alerts. Lastly, the A390 features adaptive cruise control with stop & go as standard and (depending on version) a function that allows the vehicle to move out of the way to let two-wheeled vehicles pass, for example.
Initial buyers will be in pole position to get their hands on their A390 with the Alpine A390 Première going on sale two weeks before orders open in Q4 2025.
For further information visit the Alpine Cars website.
