The Alpine A110 is a small sports car from the re-born brand owned by Renault. It was unveiled in early 2017 and went on sale in the UK in early 2018.
The design of the A110 deliberately harks back to Alpine’s famous 1960s car of the same name. It was initially launched with only one specification of engine and gearbox, although an upgraded A110S model went on sale later in 2019 with an extra 40hp and a weight reduction of a few kilos.
The Alpine A110 has received consistently positive reviews from the UK motoring media, and has won several awards. It has been unanimously praised for its driving dynamics, with only mild criticisms concerning its obvious lack of practicality and questionable quality of some interior fixtures.
Body style: Two-door coupé
Engine: petrol
Price: From £46,905 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2017
Last updated: Spring 2020
Replacement due: TBA
MEDIA REVIEWS
Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media

The Car Expert
“With tricolour badges emblazoned across the inside and outside, it’s got Parisian passion seeping through its fuel lines. The A110 feels alive, it wants to go and it wants to go fast.”
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Auto Express
Model reviewed: A110S
Score: 9 / 10
“If anyone was concerned Alpine might have spoiled the A110 by making this S version even stiffer and more focused, they needn’t have worried.”
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Score: 9 / 10
“The A110 might lack the all-round quality of a Porsche Cayman or Audi TT, but even at its most basic, few cars on sale today are more fun.”
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Autocar
Model reviewed: A110 S
Score: 9 / 10
“At its core, this is just an A110 running some extra turbo boost, some weight removed and some stiffer suspension components swapped in.”
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Model reviewed: Pure
Score: 10 / 10
“The Pure is the entry-level Alpine A110 – not that this should put you off in the slightest.”
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Score: 10 / 10
“The A110 is quick, agile, effusive and ultimately enormous, accessible fun. It deserves the full five stars.”
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Car
Model reviewed: A110S
Score: 10 / 10
“There’s been a huge amount of pressure on the Alpine team to get the A110 right, and they’ve absolutely delivered.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 10 / 10
“This is an unintimidating yet thrilling sports car to chuck down a sinuous road, and the best possible advertisement for reducing weight instead of increasing power.”
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Model reviewed: A110 Première and Légende
Score: 10 / 10
“There’s been a huge amount of pressure on the Alpine team to get the A110 right, and they’ve absolutely delivered. It looks as desirable as any TT, Cayman, 4C or F-type, and in terms of dynamics and driving enjoyment there’s no doubt this is a five-star car.”
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Carbuyer
Score: 7.2 / 10
“The Alpine A110 is a mid-engined sports car that’s fast, fun and surprisingly cheap to run. Just don’t expect to carry much with you.”
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Alpine A110 harks back to the World Rally Championship-winning car of 1973 with the same name. It’s still quick, still lightweight, but its interior quality is disappointing.”
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Daily Mail
“Porsche Cayman, watch out.”
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Evo
Model reviewed: A110S
Score: 10 / 10
“The changes to the powertrain for the S model are small, but have a notable effect on the character of this small French coupe.”
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Score: 9 / 10
“The Alpine A110 is a refreshing tonic to Teutonic rivals. Agile, fast and gorgeous to look at, it almost justifies its hefty price tag.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 9.6 / 10
“Reinvented French sports car so close to perfection, it hurts”
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The Sun
“The Alpine A110A is quick but also as agile as a cat trained in gymnastics.”
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The Sunday Times
Score: 9 / 10
“A Ferrari is more exciting, but the Alpine excites more often.” (James May)
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: A110 S
Score: 10 / 10
“You can’t improve on perfection – but while the A110 S is fractionally less endearing than the car on which it’s based, it’s every bit as exciting.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“Sensational and assured debut for the returning Alpine marque. New A110 looks terrific, goes like blue blazes and gives all the thrills of a mid-engined sports coupe. It needs care when driving, however, it’s expensive and it’s going to take a lot to prise people out of their Porsche Caymans.”
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Top Gear
Score: 9 / 10
“A terrific car, a genuine exponent of light weight and something pleasingly different to drive.”
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What Car?
Score: 10 / 10
“The Alpine A110 is one of the most entertaining and rewarding sports cars you can buy – at any price.”
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Which?
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.5 / 10
“The Alpine A110 is a refreshing and intelligent take on the two-seater sports car formula. It focuses entirely on entertaining the driver through its delicate handling balance and responsiveness – all of which is made possible by its tiny kerb weight. It’s not as well rounded as the best sports cars we’ve tested, but if you prioritise driving fun the A110 should certainly be near top of your shortlist.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
The Alpine A110 has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP and given its tiny sales volumes, it’s not likely to be. If it does, we’ll include the results here.
Eco rating
Independent emissions and efficiency ratings from Green NCAP
The Alpine A110 has not yet been lab tested by Green NCAP. Check back soon.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Alpine A110 has received
2020
- Auto Express Awards – Best Coupé
- What Car Awards? – Best Sports Car
- Autocar Britain’s Best Car Awards – Best Dream Car
2019
- Auto Express Awards – Best Coupé
- UK Car of the Year Awards – Best Performance Car
- What Car Awards? – Best Sports Car
- Parkers New Car Awards – Best Car for Thrill-Seekers
2018
- evo Awards – Best Coupé
- Top Gear Awards – Best Sports Car
- Historic Motoring Awards – Octane Best Performance Car
- Motor Sport Magazine Awards – Car of the Year
- Autocar Awards – Five-star car
- Festival Automobile International – Most Beautiful Car of 2017
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