For Alpine, the first and very important success was achieved. Renault 5 E-TECH Electric became the eighth Renault model that won this title. This prize proves the suitability and quality of new Renault and Alpine models as well as Renault Group’s electrification strategy. Renault 5 E-TECH Electric and Alpine A290, built on the unique Amp Small platform in Europe, makes electric mobility both attractive and intuitive.
Renault 5 E-TECH Electric and Alpine A290 was selected as the “car of 2025” in Europe. The result was announced at the ceremony held at the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium on Friday, January 10, by the Jury of the A Car of the Year (Coty).
This award emphasizes the quality of the new Renault and Alpine models developed as part of the Renaulution plan, and the success of the electrification strategy. The AMPR Small platform, which is unique in Europe, allows both vehicles to offer high levels of customer value; It is free to express its own position in terms of design, development, internal technologies and customer experience.
Second championship for Renault
In the first round vote last November, Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, Alfa Romeo Junior, Citroën ë-C3/C3, Cupra Terramar, Dacia Duster, Hyundai Inter and Kia Ev3 were selected as one of the seven finals.
Renault 5 and Alpine A290 duo, selected as the “Car of the Year”, took part in the summit with 353 points with the votes of 60 automobile journalists from 23 countries. Renault’s new electric pop icon R5; Renault 16 (1966), Renault 9 (1982), Clio I (1991), Scenic (1997), Megane (2003), Clio III (2006) and Scenic E-Tech Elektrik (2024) became the eighth Renault model that won the “Car of the Year” award.
Renault brand CEO Fabrice Camolive: “As Renault Group, Renault brand and ampere, we are great for the second time the prestigious“ Car of the Year ”award for the second time. Renault 5 e-Tech is a real gamerler in Europe. In addition to making electric vehicles attractive, it also arouses an emotional reaction. This is also ” he said.
Designed to increase electrification speed: Renault 5 e-Tech Electric
In 2024, Renault re -invented the R5 with a fully electric version designed to increase the speed of electrification in the European market. Renault 5 E-TECH electric, fascinating design; With its pleasant and intuitive experience of electric and digital technologies, it makes electrical mobility attractive.
Renault 5 has all the qualifications necessary to prove itself as a city car in the process of energy transformation and to be a reference model in this field. With its timeless and retro design, 100 %electric engine, Renault 5, with its WLTP range up to 400 km, compact dimensions and colorful world, has once again proved that the world will be the Pop Car of the Year ”.
A historical turning point for Alpine
Alpine A290 is a second and compact part of Alpine’s 100 %electric “Dream Garage” concept, presented in 2021 as part of Luca de Meo’s Renaulution plan. This sporty city car, which is the symbol of modernity and performance, revitalizes the Hot Hatch category, which is appreciated for driving pleasure, and also aims to reach a wider customer base. A290, the first model of Alpine’s 100 %electric period, is also of great importance in terms of being the first vehicle of the brand to win the “Car of the Year” award.
Alpine brand CEO Philippe Krief: “The Alpine team today is proud to be awarded the car’s automobile award by the brand’s first Hot Hatch model, A290, the A290, and the A290 is the first step in the development of an alpine -style electric sporting.
I would like to thank all the teams rewarded today for their passion and professionalism. I would also like to thank all the Alpine community consisting of Alpine fans and customers who wrote a new page in the history of the French brand today ” he said.
A new electric age
The Alpine A290 rediscover and modernize the Hot Hatch category, which expresses the concept of “small sports cars” concept that marked the automotive history with its agility and dynamism. With A290, Alpine reunites this category with a modern touch and the latest technology, while Emphasizing Alpine’s characteristic driving pleasure.
Powered by the Alpine DNA, the A290 brings together all the feelings of a real generation sports car in a compact car produced for urban use. A290 developed on the ASPR Small Platform shared with Renault 5 E-Tech Elektrik; With its compact dimensions, it provides convenience in daily use, while offering agile and high performance with its compact dimensions.
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