Things seem to be going well for French carmaker Renault in 2021. From entering the world of Formula One and winning the Hungarian Grand Prix to a revamped Alpine A110. While Alpine is occupied with their brilliant plan to introduce a three-model range and go fully electric, they still have their eyes on the car that began their 2017 rebirth.
The A110 sports coupe, one of Alpine’s top coupes, is getting upgrades and updates when it rolls out in 2022, highlighting new tech and a revamped model line-up. Meanwhile, the new and exciting A110 looks fiercer and carries more power and a much stiffer suspension.
As we count down to when the Renault Alpine A110 rolls out, here’s everything we know so far about this special coupe.
2022 Alpine A110 Design Is Performance-Oriented But Maintains Enough Flexibility As A Top Street Car
The Renault Alpine A110 has three models: the A110, A110 S, and the A110 GT. At entry-level, the A110 gets a sleek and low mid-engined shape it is known for with 17-inch alloys. Its GT has the makings of a European grand tourer, with more power and an 18-inch alloy and great features.
Finally, the A110 S, considered the range-topping model, has some of the bigger changes. The S comes with a unique 18-inch alloy, a new optional aero body kit contributing to the downforce by 311 lbs, and the Brembo high-performance brakes.
To improve aerodynamics support, the kit carries a carbon rear spoiler and front blade along with longer front fairings beneath the car to ramp up the rear diffuser’s efficiency. Owners of all three car models still get to choose between three driving modes of sport, track, normal. To unlock more racing-esque sounds, drivers can automatically deactivate a cylinder during launch control procedures.
Here’s What The 2022 Alpine A110 Interior Promises
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Although the exterior may be styled after the iconic retro-futuristic 1960s Alpine A110, the interior is shaped for comfort and efficiency. Pedals are aluminum, while seats for the S are Sabelt sports carrying racing harness compatibility and orange stitching.
The entry-level A110 is also equipped with Adjustable Sports seats, all covered in leather, black microfiber, and gray stitching. However, drivers of the GT will be getting the adjustable Comfort seat treatment, and they’re also covered in brown or black leather and blue stitching.
We’ve got hydraulic steering wheel stops to cater to optimal car body control for the steering. Hollow and recalibrated anti-roll bars, 4mm fall in the ride height, and a much stiffer coil spring is some other tweaks.
Infotainment Shows That Alpine Is Moving With The Times With The A110
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Yes, the Alpine A110 now carries a new infotainment system across its range of models. This system is a 7-inch touchscreen designed to work like a smartphone in a way. However, it does come with standard additions of Android Auto, Bluetooth, and Apple CarPlay.
There’s also voice recognition functionality in the spirit of keeping with the retro-futuristic sports car look and feel. Meanwhile, the new infotainment also promises a range of real-time data sets, and drivers will get hazard and traffic alerts while on the go. In addition, a new telemetrics interface giving readouts on gearbox temperature, turbo pressure, steering wheel angle, acceleration times, power, and torque, is available.
The 2022 Alpine A110 Offers Plenty Of Practicality And Cargo Space
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When it comes to dimension modifications of the 2022 Renault Alpine A110, Alpine doesn’t change anything. So luggage and passenger space remain as they’ve previously been, roomy and plenty enough for a sports car.
Although boot space isn’t expected to get any bigger given the car’s sporting intentions, buyers get 196 liters divided across the front and rear luggage compartments of the A110. The car is still the mean two-seater, with a generous amount of interior space for two tall adult occupants.
What To Expect Under The Hood Of The 2022 Renault Alpine A110 And Pricing
Expect a turbocharged 1.8-liter petrol engine with every A110. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox which drives the rear wheels. All entry-level Alpine A110 carry about 245-hp, but the S and GT models have an increased 300-hp.
What's more, the A110 can go from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds with a top speed clocking a solid 155 mph. The other more powerful models can go the same distance in around 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 161 mph. If you buy an S model and its optional aero pack, the A110 can manage 17 1mph with ample room.
The A110 carries a price of £49,905 ($66,668), while the GT, previously known as the luxury-themed Legende, will cost £59,355 ($79,292). Finally, for the A110S, buyers will need to part with £59,955 ($80,094) to sit behind its steering wheel.
It is worthy of note that these prices are nearly close to those of cars like BMW M2 and the Porsche 718 Cayman GTS. The cars are reportedly on sale, and Renault and Alpine hope to make the first deliveries to owners starting March 2022.