Alpine’s latest show car felt more like a celebration of iconic Renault hot hatches
It’s been a while since we saw a new model from Alpine, but the brand has revealed a new show car that is due to be launched in 2024.
Displayed in Bristol, UK – at the site where Concorde was built no less – the sporty hatchback is fully electric and bears close resemblance to the Renault 5 concept we saw in 2021. In fact, it is perhaps an even closer comparison to the Renault 5 Turbo than that aforementioned concept in many areas. Whether that…
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