Alpine A110 REVIEW - Lightweight and Fast but is it Practical ?
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- The Alpine A110 has been with us for a few years now. I have always liked the way they look and the lightweight driver oriented design should be right up my street, however I have always been worried about just how practical they are. Is the boot space big enough to mean you could actually use it for more than a Sunday blast ? The week I spent with the Alpine A110 changed my mind about the car. Could it match my Porsche Boxster in terms of practicality and would I buy one ?!
Video Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - What makes a drivers car ?
03:22 - Front end styling
04:20 - Rear of the Year !
06:05 - A110 vs Boxster Packing Challenge
10:35 - Interior, Spec and Pricing
16:14 - Driving - Mooch Mode
18:12 - Driving - Sport Mode
20:16 - Driving on the Paddles
23:06 - Final Impressions
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Great video as usual. Just a couple of things. I daily my A110 and absolutely love it. As far as luggage space is concerned you can now buy a fitted luggage set from Bag World (I helped design it and was the first customer). My wife and I manage trips away no problem at all. Helmets aren’t a problem either - the boot was designed to fit two helmets in for track days. The wipers need to be put into maintenance mode to lift up with the bonnet closed. With the ignition off just push the stalk all the way down. As for the more “prosperous” driver there are other seats options that accommodate a wider frame but I am lucky to be able to fit into the buckets and love them. Oh, and the Life110 geometry settings transform the car making it more planted and stable whilst still as direct. Overall I love mine and never fail to get out with a smile on my face.
Thanks for this. Really interesting 👍
Echo this as a A110 owner also - I managed a long weekend to the Lakes with my girlfriend and dog and managed it (just!)
Only other point I had was that residual prices are as good as the Porsche’s if not better when you consider how many options are considered must haves to retain a residual on a Porsche. Cracking car, cracking review :)
Good info think bmw have maintenance mode.👍👍👍
I tried the 2022 A110 GT, which has the A110 suspension, and the 300 horsepower engine, and you sit almost an inch lower than in the regular A110. Great feeling, very light, nimble, comfortable ride, surprisingly good sound from the engine, and so easy to drive fast. The Cayman equivalent comparison would be the S version with the turbo four. I'd take the A110 GT over that.
I bought the new 2022 A110 GT and I’m loving it! I drive mine every day with zero practicality complaints
Cool 😎
My second time watching this review Pete,extremely honest and fair and not over critical, one of your best.
Thanks David 👍
I think this was one of your best reviews Pete. The car is a cracker and provides a real alternative the the Audi TT, Boxster and Cayman etc. It has that flair that only Italian and some French cars have.
Thanks bud 👍
Had a go in one of these on track last year and i was blown away by the fun character of the car. One of my all time favorites is the Mclaren 570S and the A110 felt like a slightly softer and budget friendly version of that. As much as i love Porsche, especially the 718 or 981, for a day on the track id rather drive the Alpine.
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Excellent description of a driver's car and your conveyance of how it feels to drive the Alpine. Fabulous way to review and compare the cars, especially with the luggage situation. I own a 718 Cayman S and have been quite impressed on what it can carry, along with use of the parcel shelf / engine compartment cover for smaller items.
Thanks 👍
I’ve been waiting for you to get this car to review!! Your review was awesome of the car! Genuine to the point and practical. Great job Sir Pete. Also I think the alpine a110 looks amazing. Wish we could get them in the states.
Another great car you guys don’t get 😥
Such an honest review, thank you really enjoyed watching this. Beautiful little car.
Cheers Andrew 👍
Great honest video Pete....enjoyed your take on the Alpine!
Thanks 👍
Good review Pete. Always admire the ethos of the Alpine.... Even the latest Lotus Emira weighs over 1450kg. Even more incredible that the GM T50 comes in at only 986kg with that fantastic V12 (and price tag)......
Good video Ped. Had to smile when you were getting on it with all those SLOW markings on the road. Its a looker and from what you describe, a jolly good machine.
100% agree with you on what makes a drivers’ car. I keep my eye out on what’s currently out there in the market and am always amazed at how much modern sports cars weigh these days.
That’s why I’ll continue to drive my V8 TVR for many years to come. Just can’t beat (for now) the value for money and pure driving experience! It’s old but it goes oh so well.
Thanks for a lovely review!
And I bet it sounds epic 👌
Really thorough video...great stuff.Thank you Peter.
Cheers Paul 👍
What a car. Would pick one of these over all of its competition every time.
I love all your videos Pete, but I particularly liked this one
I thought your summary comparison between the A110 and your Boxter was spot on.
The Alpine is a beautiful car, but for me the Porsche would be my choice.
Consistently fabulous content as ever, keep up the great work and a You Tube must 👍🏻
Thanks Mark. Kind of you to say 🙏🏻
Great review once again Pete. Although it’s in a much higher price bracket, this review reminds me of your MX5 ND RF review from five years ago. You weren’t sure about them at first, but by the end of the video, the attributes of a small, light weight, drivers car came through. It’s not all about outright bhp. As you stated in this video, on the public roads you just end up catching up with whatever is in front and joining the procession (tracks are a different thing). Loving my Launch Edition RF 👍
That’s right. Similar type of fun car 👍
A great 'real world' review of a very pretty car. Interesting to read the comments as a lot of different opinions on whether people would have one compared to its competitors. I would have your boxter every time.
Thanks Alan 👍
One of your best reviews, great little car, also think the depreciation on these will be close to the Porsche.
I love my old 987 boxster, the Alpine has also always been a fascination, since reading early car magazine reviews on the original models.
Great video , I have always loved the look of this car , it’s beautiful looking thing
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Great review. Really enjoyed that
Thanks 👍
That is a beautiful car and those seats are the best. Another great video👏👏
They sure are 👌
Great video as always Pete 👍
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For the fouling of the wipers when you're washing the car, this happens in lots of cars nowadays. The manual will tell you how to move the wipes halfway up the screen (usually a press and hold of the wiper stalk when the ignition's on/engine off.) Then you can easily lift them from the screen or change the blades.
Great video as usual, I looked at this and the boxster wanted a convertible so went with a BMW Z4 M40I was one year old and a really good price, but they are all great cars.
Nice 👌
Very generous assessment of the A110. We love ours, we are lucky for practical duty we can use our VW Arteon with a hatch that would fit a grand piano in it :). The Alpine replaced my 6 year old Mk3 Audi TT , so very big shoes to fill . The Audi was a great allrounder . Alpine is more focused but definitely more delicate, and a lot less practical , however I am still able to daily it. Perhaps your Porsche is the perfect balance . Cheers from Brisbane
Loved my TTs. Had a Mk1 225 Roadster and a Mk2 TTS Roadster. Very big shoes to fill indeed 👍
Great video. I guess this car is all about purity. Also, Gordon Murray owns one, so you know it's special.
Very true 👍
Thank you, Great video as always. Its so tempting with such a low weight. A convertible one would make the decision even harder.
I agree 👍
Excellent review Pete. 👍
Thanks Dude 👍
Liking the usage of the GoPro for the POV bits, saves a tonne of time and mixes it up 👏.
Filmed in one take too 😜👍
@@PetrolPed I would expecting nothing less from a pro 😂.
I’ve seen several of these on Australian roads. This model looks even more stunning in metallic blue!😍🤤
I agree. The blue is lovely 👌
first time ever the reviewer doesn't say it is cheaply built and finished. however, great video and cheers from Italy!
That’s because it’s not 🤷♂️👍
Very good review! The boot is well enough for weekend trips with my wife with two flightbags and two soft bags.
Great to hear 👍
Nice car and a great review as always.Too small for me though.I like my cars to be practical.
I just love the A110! This and the 911 are for me the most special Sport Cars... Also love/need practical transportation but I'm used to pack my motorbike with everything I need for trips! 😉
You will be an expert packer then 👍
Excellent review of the A110 including the practicality of owning the A110 and the Boxster.
I considered buying the A110 but failed to convince myself to splurge £50k on effectively an excellent Renault. I had a preference for the Porsche Cayman for half the price, with better storage space, two additional cylinders and naturally aspirated engine. However, money was a factor in buying the cheaper used Cayman without any PCP, if money wasn’t an issue then the A110 remains desirable option. The Boxster GTS be my choice for reasons that you eloquently explained.
Thanks Pete, please more A110 content if possible.
I’d love to try the A110S or a modified one next 👍
I am going to have to lift my game. This is the 2nd video I missed. In Australia we get 100 cars and they are very rarely seen. At the moment used A110's are selling at 30% above new. Great video gain Peter.
Thanks Peter 👍
Spot on as usual Pete, we had one in at work & i looked at it as a replacement for my TTRS.
Great to drive but ultimately too small & too little storage space.
I finally said goodbye to the RS last week & got a shock when I emptied all my stuff out..... mad how much you store in a car but the TT has the practicality to do it in a small fun package whereas the A110 doesn't.
All the stuff went I to my M3 with no issue but I do now question whether I should chuck.some stuff out!
Try and get an A110S.... the practicality wouldn't be any better but the performance comparison would be interesting 👍🏻
I’m on it 👍
Great review
Pete great review. After driving one for a weekend absolutely loved the car . You are right you can’t quite put your finger on it but a fantastic driving car on broads and secure on motorways . The joy on driving it on a winding Undulating road is something to try and bottle . In the market for one but dilemma is I love open top light sports cars ( had several mx5’s) Noticed that they have prototype electric softtop so just hope it makes production . Until then think I will need to scratch the itch and buy one .
I am a soft top guy too hence the Boxster 👍
Really enjoyed the video, would be interesting to compare this standard car against a life 110 modified one like the green one you saw on your drive out. Will have to try an Alpine soon, same engine as my Megane but a totally different driving concept
Yeah, I’m keen to try one of those 👍
The A110 is a brilliant modern rendition of the original car , we.now just need more companies to follow suit, imagine a modern SWB Quattro, Maxi turbo 2, TR6, Jensen Interceptor, BMW 2002 turbo, Lotus esprit etc etc
Oh yes 🙌
I enjoyed watching the Video. A very nice Sports Car
Note for viewers: you can lift the windscreen wipers, heres how... Press the start button without your foot on the brake pedal, put the wipers on, they will move maybe 30 degrees and stop for you to do your cleaning. When you are done, turn the wipers off and they park again :)
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Get one next month 😊
Very good love those alpines nice to see something we bit different.👍👍👍🐶🐶🐶
Good evening all and Petrol ped.
hope you are doing well i love your videos Thank you so much I absolutely love your Porsche looks lovely i an current eating a Tescos Jaffa cake witch is very nice thanks you so much for the video brilliant
Great Video and fantastic car.
Looked like the Suit Carrier would have gone in next to the carry on case in the front.! Just leaving out the bigger case.
Nope. Suit carrier didn’t go in 😥
That's an interesting car and not one that would be on my radar without your review nor would I probably have watched a review on it anywhere else.Those seats look really good but black. I like a bit of theater in my cars and on that point my neighbor was detailing his brothers Type R yesterday and it had the red bucket seats now that is a seat and I love my JCW seats but just wow.
Oh yeah. Type R seats are 🔥 👌
Great car! Bought one (GT) and haven’t regretted it!
Nice 👌
Super video bravo. J ai une a 110 2022 .pour les bagages il n y aucun probleme. Partir quelques jours avec la bagarerie adaptée n est pas un souci. Je l utilise au quotidien et c est un pur bonheur. Elle donne le sourire en permanance .....le moteur est vif, reactif, les vocalises m enchante. C est un regal ..... enfin c est mon point de vue , j ai pu conduire gt3 rs. 8c. lotus. ferrari 458 .pour autant l alpine m enchante ..
Merci 👍
I test drove one of these about a year ago when I was looking for a new daily drivable sports cars. Compared the Supra, 981 Cayman, Evora 400 and the Alpine. I would have an Alpine right now if it wasn’t for a small mistake at the dealer where the car I had reserved was sold by mistake. But it delayed the process a little that I saw the Emira launch and so placed my deposit down on that. Hopefully receiving the car in the next month or so, but I so do love these little Alpines!
Oh wow. Big mistake by the dealer. Big win for Lotus 👍
Great review a fun b road bruiser 👍😎
Oh yes 🙌
Great & honest review. As I live in Japan, I need a car with a small footprint in the city. But we have also wonderful winding mountains where se can enjoy such a car to the max. My dream car. When I will be able to afford one, we will all drive electric probably...
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it was all love at first sight 🤩😻
A great review of what is clearly a fantastically enjoyable car…. Like you it does gall me though that they will even charge you for the steering wheel badge and things that should be standard at that price! 😱
I just don’t get it 🤷♂️
Great review thanks. I really want a Alpine and have tried one. The 'farts' and visibility are negatives while the drive is fantastic. But the big downside is the luggage space for touring. Same as an Exige and why I just cancelled my Emira. So I'm currently on the cote d'azure having driven here 2 up with 1 months of luggage in my boxster. 2 x full size flight cases, 2 large soft bags, 5L oil, 5L screenwash, full bag of car bits and tyre foot pump, 4 sets of hiking boots, jogging kit, yoga mats, 2 full size fold up picnic chairs, full sized laptop and accessories and even more soft bags squeezed in-between. What other mid engined, 2 seater convertible could you do a whole months tour for 2 people in? Every year I do this and try to find an alternative to the boxster but there isn't one. Great review as always 👍🏻
Boxsters are great for that 👌👍
Have a great holiday buddy 😎
The A110 is the only new car at Amy price point that I'm genuinely interested in. Ok so it's out of my budget but even if I had an open chequebook there is nothing else even a twice the price to tempt me as many modern cars feel so detached, are too heavy, too firm and simply try to compensate with excessive power.
The Boxter and Caymen really did set a benchmark for usable drivers cars. My friend used to take European road trips in a Boxter S and always praised the practicality of the car.
The Alpine being as light as it is has no need for overly taught suspension and it's also nice to see there are smaller wheels available for those of us with a more sensitive posterior.
I think.the only criticism I've heard of this car is the lack of a manual transmission option for a more traditional feel.
I'm sure that exclusivity will aid strong residual values.
Also I've discovered a few Renault models also have wipers that sit tucked below the bonnet when parked.
A stick would be nice but the auto is very impressive 👌
I love mine. Its got a sweet Lichfield tune as well 🙂
Nice 👌
Very pretty little thing, Pete. I think I prefer the styling over your Porker (sorry!), but I'd go for the Boxster every day of the week.
That’s a very useful comparison as I am looking at both cars, I didn’t appreciate how much luggage you could fit in the Porsche, it looks very useable, to the point of a European road trip and camping being an option
Yes. Absolutely 👍
Loved the video, have been subscribed for a while now. I prefer the boxter. Would love to hear your thoughts if you reviewed the 2022 Kia Stinger GTS?
I’ve only driven an older one. Here’s my review from 4 years ago. Loved it. Proper bit of kit the Stinger 👌
th-cam.com/video/gyfzojA6eys/w-d-xo.html
Oh and thanks for the Sub 👍
In any Renault I’ve owned where the wipers foul the bonnet, if you put the wiper stalk all the way to the bottom with ignition off obviously, the wipers will move to half way up the windscreen so you can lift the arms. I would expect this to be the same.
Evening pal, Kia Stinger straight away for me in terms of rear. It’s a nice car, but would be too small for us. Fun driving though.
Enjoyed that 👍, right opinion too in that their desirable but not one you'd actually buy with your own money 🤔
I am 6'5". I have driven it. It is magical and has actually good leg space... Nimble and twisty. And very fast especially on b roads. Above 120mph the Porsche is way more stable tough. But i am up to buying an alpine rather than a Porsche....
Loads of space for the driver 👍
Great review Pete. I have tormented myself over these, purely to do with the practicality element, as I've never been happy with the idea of something like this being a 'second / occasional' car. I'd want it to be my daily car, and my current daily is a Clio 220 Trophy. I wonder how thick that rear glass screen is, and whether it'd be safe enough to attach one of those tri-suction devices to the rear screen & centre of roof to be able to carry a bike?
Not sure 🤔 It would look really cool with a Seasucker and a nice bike on it 👌👍
Peter…you are starting to be very much like Henry Catchpole….in a very, very good way! You tell us what it feels like, drives like and what it is like to live with. Not for you daft Launch times and unuseable speed…this is real reporting and many old journalists would be listening…and remember I was reading DSJ (“Jenks”) when he was driving and writing his best work…I doubt Bill Boddy, Laurence Pomeroy, LJK Setright, Charles Bulmer and others would have reported on this car any better. I like the Alpine on the same level as you do…but maybe not to own. Well done Peter…more like this please!!!😀😀😀😀😀
Wow mate. Kind of you to say. Henry is the benchmark in my opinion 👍
@@PetrolPed He is a very gifted writer….reporter…reviewer. Few can describe a car so well and with intelligent humility. On this Alpine review I could hear him saying exactly what you did with a flow, passion, knowledge and relating the experience to the viewer and that is not an easy job..I have tried it and it just doesn’t work for me but I can appreciate the ability of others. I’ve been subscribed for about four years I think…I’m not going anywhere! 😀😀😀😀
Can't you move the wipers to the 'service' position as on VW group vehicles to enable lifting the wiper while washing the car?
I’ve a smart roadster, even smaller than an Alpine, packing luggage into these kinds of cars is all about packing skills. We took ours on a two week holiday around Ireland, we got loads in… you just can’t use normal suitcases, either use the bags designed for it or soft squishy bags..
Heroic effort 👏👏👏
Cars like this will always give a more satisfying and thrilling driving experience than any EV.
Watch my latest video on the Kia EV6 GT 👍
I like fun and quirky cars. I am soon to make the transition from US to EU, so on the look out for a car to take advantage of the speeds and roads there compared to the rather boring straight lines that cross the North American continent. I have had a few porsches, a couple of BMWs, and now I have the 160hp Fiat 500 Abarth. I am taken aback that the A110 is near the same weight as my little hot hatch but has 100hp more in a package that actually allows you to use the weight and power.
I will definitely being looking it up when I make the move later this year.
Very enjoyable review. I definitely had to test drive a Cayman before I could decide but as good as the Cayman was, I just didn't feel excited by it. Bought a Premier edition A110 and can be completely honest in saying I have never at any stage enjoyed a car more. It's my fifth mid-engined car along with a couple of Lancia Integrale's but not have given the feeling of confidence to exploit every once of the cars performance the way my Alpine does.
Mix that in with its ability to feel so comfortable and I just don't really want to drive anything else. I do hate the infotainment screen and wish mine had apple carplay but that is about it. No issues at all as a daily and I just learn to pack smart.
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porsche is 10 levels above a alpine . apine top 20000 dollars😊
@@udistoller6757 And you have obviously owned both right? ;)
At first glance it reminded me of Audi TT line. They do have the issue with the wipers at least in the TTS, but you get a rear seat which while not practical for passengers provides a lot of storage.
Indeed 👍
Hi Ped
Late to the party with this one.😥However think you nailed it again. Pretty drivers car, but afraid not for me as it has a roof. Luggage not to much of a problem, all you need is an understanding wife/partner, essentials only, problem solved. We managed a six week trip San Francisco to New York, 6500 miles in Morgan Plus 8. One suit case plus two chairs on luggage rack, spares and coats behind seats. Easy.😎😎
You guys are heroes 👌👏👏👍
Love the luggage test. Main reason I had two boxsters and the R8 which has a large space behind the seats. Both cars drove to the Dolomites for a walking holiday with the wife. My main criteria for a drivers car is it has to be useable for a touring holiday, why else would you buy one? As lovey the A110 is, it's not practical for my use.
GT cars are your focus...and that is fair. But sports car can be impractical and still awesome. That is this car or an elise.
@@jeffreyb.1657 agree, had an Elise, just getting old 😐
Little Alpine looks better than I initially thought, it's like a French Lotus Exige.
I got as far as getting a finance quote and if they changed the aperture of the boot I think I’d get one. Yes, the classic, golf clubs.
Great design and performance which arguably makes it worth every penny of the £50K price. The review itself was like watching something Top Gear would have done during Jeremy Clarkson's time when the show was at its best.
Thanks Brian 🙏🏻
Buddy that experiment was great,really...fantastic actually,just a little show,but interesting to know,and see,because now i know that lack of boot space would get to me,without a doubt,car looks good,but for 50k have my doubts,for a bit more you have yours,i mean...
Thanks 🙏🏻
Yes let's talk practically as a daily. Boxter 25-30mpg, Alpine A110 33-35mpg as per EVO. It must be all those additional bags you can get in the Boxster that drags the petrol consumption down!
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Very helpful especially luggage ans seats; I am slim but back shape might be a problem in those nice looking seats. Interested interior is quality! My 6 cylinder Boxster is a manual, and even after driving an LP560 Lambourghini and a 458 at Goodwood this week, I am not convinced about Paddleshift.
Glad it was helpful!
Ironically had an email from Adam at Alpine in Winchester today asking if I was still interested in one. Having spent time ( on a groggy day) at the showroom just looking and discussing ( didn't want to drive unless I was nearer to committing than we were at the time). I do think they are a nice product. You can get adjustable seats for them. I currently have a BMW E86 Coupe and been eyeing up the opposition. The Boxster is an issue. Having had a Westfield ( and before you mention no space, the wife and I did 5 days at Le Mans in it with tent, luggage and sleeping bags) so you 'adjust to soft bags like the Alpine and you can make space. So, we like the roof off , like our Elise did as well. I am not sure on a sportscar with an auto. Its a bit lazy, if that's the right word. Being old skool doesn't help. Our auto is the family wagon for wafting. 4 cylinders is a thing. Yes, I am living in the past. But, I think a weekend car should have more. Its not adding up for the Alpine even if I do like them. Its been a dilemma for a while and others we were thinking is an Evora with the lazy V6 manual , but no roof off, SLK 55 AMG , which is a lardy lump , but has a lot of CC to compensate, just avoid corners. Not liking the latest Z4 . A neighbour has the M40i one and it just looks BMW and not as much an event to drive. Bit like my coupe, it goes under the radar to be honest. The Porsche itch is still there, which is why I said is an issue. Not a fan of the farty 4 cylinder, sorry Pete. Or being an Auto. But the 6 in a manual a few years older to yours would work. Its a quandary I cant answer. Then the wife fancies a new MX5 .............. that's the roof off car and we start all over again............
I love this comment and actually demonstrates your love of cars and that actually the researching a new car is half the fun. Kudos to you for your Westfield Le Mans trip…truly heroic 👍 If you don’t mind a small boot then an F Type cab is worth a thought although not many manuals out there. MX5 is great but a 4 pot. Abarth 124 Spider is defo worth a try. Brilliant little cars and they sound awesome 👍
@@PetrolPed thanks Pete. I forgot to say the Le Man's trip was also our honeymoon. I had also thought f type as a v6 version. But heard about a few supercharger failures which put me off. MX5 will be the wife's daily so less power and cylinders is better for tyre life and less drifting. Ironically she got a learn to drift lesson for Xmas last year. We are a bit obsessed. Love the channel Pete.
Enjoyed your video - the one you test drove is it factory white or iridescent white?
From the front it looks like a 1997 toyota celica st202...GOOD OR BAD ? Nice car wud need stick for me...
In my Porsche cayman I got a wide screen tv in the boot..was my daliy for 5 years..
Top review 👌 cheers 🍻
Great review. The gold standard. But I would take the A-110 iso the Porsche. There are too many Porsches out there....
The wiper blade thing seems to apply to a lot of French cars. Same deal with my Renault Megane 3 RS and my work Peugeot Partner. With the engine off, put the wiper stalk down to the second position and they will move to an upright position so that you can lift them away from the windscreen
Thanks for the tip 👍
@@PetrolPed Now review the S version :p
Alpine over the Porsche everytime for me, and if I was going away in it I'd wear all the clothes I need to overcome the luggage "issue" 🤪
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Get the bigger seat option then.
🤣 luckily I'm built like a gypos whippet.... err hum 🙄
Where I'm from, Alpine is a stereo maker. Very cool!
Just pronounced differently 😜👍
After 3+ years using the A110 as my daily I recently enjoyed half a day in the 4.0L Cayman and another half a day in a 911S only to confirm I had made the right choice. They were both fabulous but I am not swopping. You glossed over the space behind the seats slightly, there is significantly more than 718's.
There is indeed 👍
May i ask, what are the main deaws of the A110 over the Cayman 4.0? Did the cayman sound good?
I'm tempted by the 981 vs a110
@@Jay-xr3sb Sorry I did not understand the first part of your question. The Cayman sounds fantastic.
@@HD3282 sorry, what are the main draws/standouts that make you prefer the a110 over the cayman?
@@Jay-xr3sb Just how it feels to drive over the roads I normally drive on, it was more fun. You can watch all the reviews, there is no substitute for trying them both.
Does what it says on the tin.....A nice quick sports car... Having spent a lot of time in France it is always great to see an original Renault Alpine.... A Wonderful car.... :-)))
Oh yes 🙌
@@PetrolPed Test one of those please... :-))
Alpine please ! I live on the NC500 start line. Perfect for quick wee roads.
Nice 👌
you have to buy a 4-door Alpine if the test is the volume of suitcases. put a gallery on the roof. I find that a test for this type of car is more about the pleasure of driving. maybe the sponsor is a suitcase manufacturer
Nice just needs the rally lights up front (yellow of course) and blue paint.
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First, well done Pete: I reckon I've seen virtually all the A110 reviews and that's the best so far, thanks to your focus on real-world driving, plain English descriptions of what's going on mechanically and what it's like to drive, etc., etc. After seeing your review, I particularly wanted to ask you what roads you were driving on; they all looked far too good for my part of the world ie. Surrey/Sussex/Kent! I then wondered if you'd like to see for yourself and compare notes with another A110 that's taken some of your well-made points a bit further with what I think are some pretty effective solutions.
Second, I bought an A110 Legende with 8,700 miles on the clock for £45k in Nov 2020 (Abyss Bleu, Legende alloys). This happily avoided the angst that seems to accompany a trip to the official Alpine configurator and any hoovering of your wallet! Seeing what Dave Pook was starting to do to his A110 in the form of Life110, over time I then proceeded to arrange for a few modifications as a road-focused driver's car and as enhancements to something I'm certainly keeping for at least the foreseeable future: Life110 paddles (transforms the usability/feel compared to the OEM ones), geo, progressive springs, braided brake hoses, titanium track rod ends, intake and turbo inlet hoses in bright orange(!), air filter, wheel spacers and extended wheel bolts, and then the K-Tec race exhaust system which in my opinion gives the A110 its true voice.
After getting the A110's breathing ready, most recently the Life110 ECU remap by TRS Performance to 300+ bhp and 380 Nms has been installed, and in short, all the graphs and figures simply can't convey the transformation this sets up for the driver. It certainly helps the driver exploit the Life110's lowered progressive springs that help decrease the amount of upward pitch while retaining all the suppleness and softness that the A110 delivers in terms of its remarkable ride quality.
In terms of aesthetics, the diamond-cut Legende alloys were sprayed gold (turned out that's also an option if you're buying a new A110 so you can see what mine in Abyss Bleu looks like with these wheels on Alpine's official website configurator) and ceramic-polished, and Xpel PPF (frontal areas) and G-Tech ceramic polishing (rest of the body) were applied. A Zunsport mesh grill was also fitted to avoid leaf build-up behind the A110's front air intake grill.
Since you started your video with the luggage topic, the luggage solutions I started with were what appears to have been the last available pair of leather sill-mounted panniers/boxes which have proven ideal for bits and pieces like sunglasses, etc. I then went to Colin Surman at Bagworld for one of his bespoke packages in blue leather plus obligatory Alpine logos: two overhead locker cases and a suit carrier for the frunk, and a flexible holdall for the rear boot. As coincidence would have it, another A110 owner was there discussing more luggage solutions - boot tidies - so Colin also made some of those (three, one as a cool bag to help deal with that 'hot boot' issue!) as well for me in the same blue leather.
Inside, I Velcro'd all the bits you saw when you opened the boot to the rear panel located behind the seats: safety pack, user manual pouch, spare oil pack, etc. and then found a neat twin cup holder online that replaced the coins/ashtray thing to resolve the lack of any way to carry coffee cups should the need arise.
Lastly, after seeing so many photos of the original A110 that always seemed to show the additional driving lights mounted on the bumpers, I indulged in getting two special mounts fabricated for a pair of mini-LED Cibie driving lights (these match the dimensions of the A110's secondary lights perfectly) as my own homage to the A110's past design legacy. This created its own unexpected challenges but the team at Abbey Motorsport in Oxted resolved those as well, and the net result not only looks the part but seems to earn unanimous approval wherever the car goes. The illumination of the standard lights is very impressive, but these extra Cibies help you see a bit more when angled appropriately.
Most recently, the young chap (experienced Megane RS racing driver) who sold me the A110 at Hendy's in Tunbridge Wells suggested a track day outing designed for novices like yours truly, so he and I went to Bedford Autodrome and one of their excellent days arranged and managed by MSVT. We shared the 4-5 lap sessions, with me learning by him telling me what to do(!), and then by watching and feeling what he proceeded to do when he got behind the wheel. This gave me and him a real insight to the results of the modifications, chiefly to the suspension and the engine, and as a former Megane RS driver, he was seriously impressed with the A110. So were several other drivers of considerably more exotic (and expensive) machinery who found themselves being caught and overtaken (by him, not me!) where we were allowed...
I've since seen articles forecasting the A110 as a future classic, which is reassuring, and the second hand values seem to be holding up very nicely anyway. Its rarity on the roads is a unique USP, but perhaps that's because I and everyone else on the roads around here (Reigate!) see so many Porsches, and on a warm dry day quite a few Ferraris, let alone the usual Range Rovers, Macans and Cayennes...
So anyway, as I suggested at the beginning
if you were interested Pete, I'd be happy for you to compare your notes on the latest A110 press car you drove with mine, and to draw whatever conclusions you find.
Cheers, C
Hi Charles
So interesting to hear what you have do to your car. Improved the already good bits and resolved some of the areas that needed it. The roads used were all around the Goodwood, Petworth and Midhurst area near where I live. I’d love to test out your car. Drop me an email and we can sort that out 👍
ped.greaves@gmail.com
What a great comment---almost a mini review!!!!! If these were available in Canada---take my money!
Hi all been a while I hope your all well
Fair assessment. Great looking car, but to live with compared to a Caymen / Boxster not in the same league.
The Great Captain Slow has one of these, so if the Captain owns one, then enough said. 👍
Also Gordon Murray.
Happy Friday all! Hope everyone has a lovely weekend.
Good evening hope you are having a lovely Friday and have a great weekend
@@Tristanbirdyt I'm have a nice Friday. Cheers!
The legende/gt has 6 way adjustable seats. The wipers go to the top position for cleaning or changing blades if you put the wiper control to the fast position with the engine off. I’d test the GT against the cayman.
Also I sprint and track day mine and can get 2 helmets, boots, suit, gloves and extra kit into the boot. You do need to put the helmets in individually and pick a soft bag for the rest of the kit, but a little imagination goes a long way. Not opening the front boot on a button is quite annoying.
Not only do I love the looks but the lightness is the key. It's everything the Alfa 4C should have been.
I agree 👍