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Alpine A290_β Debuts As Electric Hot Hatch With Central Driver's Seat

10 May 2023

The Alpine A290_β has recently made its debut as an electric hot hatch, and it's already turning heads with its unique design and innovative features. This car promises to offer a thrilling driving experience, with a central driver's seat and electric powertrain that will make it a standout in the hot hatch segment.

The Alpine A290_β

The Alpine A290_β

The Alpine A290_β was first revealed as a concept car in 2021, but now it's gearing up for production in 2024. The car features a sleek, aerodynamic design with a low-slung body and aggressive styling. The car's unique feature, however, is its central driver's seat, which is positioned in the middle of the car for a more engaging driving experience.

The car's electric powertrain promises to deliver impressive performance with a 0-60mph time of under 4 seconds, and a top speed of around 155mph. The car is also expected to have a range of around 300 miles on a single charge, making it a practical choice for daily driving.

One of the most exciting aspects of the Alpine A290_β is the level of technology it features. The car will come with a fully digital dashboard and a range of driver assistance features, including adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning. The car will also feature advanced connectivity features, such as wireless charging for smartphones and the ability to connect to the internet and stream music and other content.

While the central driver's seat may be the car's most unique feature, the Alpine A290_β also promises to be a practical and versatile hot hatch. The car will have a spacious interior with room for up to four passengers, and a generous amount of cargo space for a car of its size.

First production in 2024

First production in 2024

The Alpine A290_β is an exciting addition to the hot hatch segment, offering a blend of performance, technology, and unique design features. With its central driver's seat and electric powertrain, this car promises to be a standout on the road when it hits production in 2024. If you're in the market for a hot hatch that's different from anything else out there, the Alpine A290_β is definitely worth keeping an eye on.

Wael Nakhle

BY Wael Nakhle

Wael is an automotive content writer specializes in creating written content for Motor 283. Producing a wide range of content, including blog posts, articles, product descriptions, reviews, and technical guides related to cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles, with an unprecedented passion for cars, and motorcycles.

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