ALPINE A110 GT - the end of an era?

This is the iconic Alpine A110. This French sports car Alpine is truly unique. Unique in many senses - because of its performance but also because it is now a very much dying breed in the world oversaturated by large EVs. Does Alpine stand a chance of surviving? Can it be enjoyed or have we forgotten what it means to have fun in a small displacement, extremely light sports car? The Alpine can potentially compete with the likes of the Porsche Cayman but then again, it stands in a league of its own 🚗
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#alpinea110 #sportscar #porschecayman
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:59 Sports Cars going electric?
02:04 Engine & Numbers
02:40 Welcome to Anna on Roads
03:05 Launch Control
04:19 Ride Quality & Fuel Economy
04:55 Performance, Handling & Steering
05:39 Power & Gearbox
06:20 Are we ready to leave it all behind?
07:22 Cabin & Boot Space
08:01 Pinnacle of Engineering
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[@AnnaOnRoads]

What is your take on this type of cars? Will the disappear in the place of heavy EVs? What do you think? TELL ME!

[@pauldorset2124]

Only the wealthy will be allowed to drive ICE cars, the peasants will have to walk or take the bus.

[@richardhowlett9424]

The backlash against electric cars is happening, I know of several people who have seen the errors of their ways , and gone back to ICE . So , fingers crossed , the engine car will rise again and this EV nonsense will be a bad, very expensive nightmare .

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Hi Richard, I think EVs have a place but I would go back to the "roots". The idea with electric cars was to have small nifty electrics driving around a city. Not large SUVs. Different horses for different courses. EVs are an addition but as of today, they cannot serve as a replacement of all vehicles. Anyone who thinks they can, well, I shall not use bad words here ;-) @@richardhowlett9424

[@rc666]

EV, can 't stop the future.

[@shaywhelan1]

Such a glorious opening shot of the mist followed by a quite sobering 90 seconds on the future of sports cars. Those Aplines are just stunning, unique, special. I was lucky enough to spend a half hour admiring the various special editions at an Alpine showroom in Nice recently. The type of car you spec from new, keep forever and leave to a beloved relative in your will.

[@peterrichardson9248]

I have the A110 GT and it is brilliant. Handing is excellent and 43mpg cruising. Who the hell needs electric.

[@AllanDownunder]

This car clearly puts a smile on your face. Great review - thanks.

[@greggtoney8163]

Couldn't agree more with your words on your intro Anna. Enjoy the last moments of an era. Beautiful car and review.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Thank you so much Greg and Happy Sunday ❤

[@greggtoney8163]

@@AnnaOnRoads You always speak from the heart; no pretense. Happy Sunday and wishing you enormous success in 2024!

[@uncletaku]

I like this car. I believe Alpine followed the principles behind the Mazda MX-5 and Lotus sports cars where light weight and handling is prioritized over high horsepower. I like the design of the A110 GT too. I’m not sure how to put their design language into words but it’s undeniably French and it’s gorgeous.

[@alexmurray6956]

Anna great review . Please stop telling people to buy one of these ! I have a A110gt and in the UK very rare on the road and would like to keep it that way 😜

[@hyweljthomas]

Best car I have ever owned, it is an absolute joy to drive.

[@stephanewisotsky2149]

Finally, polish charm get well with french charm. Amazing report. Merci Anna de nous faire rêver. VIVE LA FRANCE ET VIVE LA POLOGNE.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Merci beaucoup Stephane!

[@rc666]

French design is as stylish as it gets until Anna steps in with her review and takes things to the next level. C'est fou les deux en route.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

❤ Merci beaucoup! Such a stylish little car, I felt like a million dollars in it! Stylish and so so cool!

[@linko491980]

Classy reviewer , thank you Anna for that one as well

[@resnonverba137]

Well said, Anna! We still need cars that we want to get out and drive rather than white goods that transport us from A to B.

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Enjoying the content on the channel well done 👍👍👍

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Thank you very much Michael ❤

[@8arcbal]

All points for beauty to Anna👍

[@AnnaOnRoads]

❤

[@Dog4life]

I own a a110 GT in orange fire since 2 years : a dream to drive, lighting quick being so light , peak torque already a 2400 rpm . Great sound considering it's a small 4 cyl. Makes heads turn , look like a small supercar and very exotic.

[@lawrencer25]

❤❤ Another fabulous video ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@robertwikgren2524]

Great review of the A110. Found your chanel looking for reviews on the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce, my favorite sedan for the moment. Keep up the good work, will follow your channel.

[@martinboulden4388]

This suits you Anna ! ❤

[@keithireland6627]

Superb review thankyou🍀🍀🍀

[@stanbat1]

Bless you, Anna, for your love of real cars and for your eloquence in bemoaning the death of small fast coupes! It is a pity we can’t get the Alpine in the US, so I’ll have to live vicariously through you. I dearly love that you filmed this blasting around with the center display gloriously turned off.

[@AndrewScullion23]

Such a beauty. I cant see EV sport cars taking off. The claim that EVs are greener and will help save the planet is false when you drill all the info down. Manufacturers should focus on making the ICE more frugal, the knowledge and technology is there. Super review Anna.

[@huwd2292]

Great review, I really do love this car.

[@miguelsantos1038]

czesc Anna 😉 Well, I've never seen this car in person, it's really cool, I like it I wouldn't mind having a car like that lol a fantastic review anna dobrze zrobiony eheheeh 😉

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Czesc Miguel! So much better in real life, it's the real deal ;-)

[@barriepountney3598]

Wow that is my kind of car ,let's hope we can keep them going in some small way 😊 not the bland ev

[@AnnaOnRoads]

It's a little gem!

[@stevekinney7423]

Absolutely brilliant piece of engineering. Long live the internal combustion engine. I see that HERTZ are selling 20,000 of their electric vehicles due to high repair costs. When will the rest of the world also wake up to the fallacy that E vehicles are the answer to all the world's challenges.

[@user-ub4kb1hx3s]

Thank you Anna, nice vidéo, super Alpine the end near!!!

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Thank you so much ❤

[@alandowdall1642]

Love the car! Don’t think I could get in & out of it easily!😂

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Haha, a few gymnastics before hand and you'd be fine Alan!

[@alandowdall1642]

Thanks, but I think I will stick to my Range Rover x

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Very posh ;-)@@alandowdall1642

[@alandowdall1642]

@@AnnaOnRoads ❤️

[@alandowdall1642]

I sent you photos of it.

[@riccileggio]

I'm in love 💕 The car is nice too 😎

[@-DC-]

Fabulous car Alpine have absolute nailed it 😍

[@UFLOORIT]

I really like that car and you driving it even more. I love this video because you really cut loose! I hope to see more videos of you cutting loose, it excites me. I also hope to see some isolated shots of you flooring the throttle! ❤⚘😘💗

[@jpk112]

I wish we had that scar over here in the states, Great review Anna.

[@iainmcglynn833]

I’ve watched every second of every video mostly for you Anna and occasionally for a little gem No ev or suv for me ( Porsche ) but this although out of reach new is a belter Light and fast 👌👌👌 I’ll never tire of you 💋💋💋

[@markferguson6215]

Looks like a whole lot of fun. I really hope that EV does not become firmly entrenched, as far as I am concerned its all just a big hype. Where can the production of those batteries be saving the planet ?? And what happens when all of those batteries reach their sell by date and need to be disposed of ??

[@johnchai8546]

Support Anna~❤

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Thank you John! ❤

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Alpine are doing some brilliant deals on new cars right now. With 0% apr it offsets the higher prices that we should be getting used to.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Different versions, lots of bright colours and wonderful design. But the heart is the performance and it is truly magnificent!

[@tseliosthanasis1978]

You are so right Anna!

[@45flydalton]

Awesome review of one of the last fun sports cars; wish we could have it here in the United States

[@AMCmachine]

Cute sports car. Cuter driver.😀😉

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Thank YOU ❤

[@rmle23]

Very good car and review, but Anna I still prefer my beloved Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio. Thanks for sharing your input about the Alpine and still continue to do fine reviews. All the best.

[@Mexxx65]

HNY Anna. Alpine A110GT has your name allover it!!!!

[@superbear617]

I get your point about ICE engines "end of an era", but I recall people saying the same thing about the move to automatic transmissions. Different kind of fun??

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Different kind of fun, most certainly. But I'd say manual vs automatic is a much milder transition than a fully blooded combustion engine to an EV. Let me put it this way, imagine driving C63 AMG with a manual gearbox. Then it becomes automatic only. Ok, a bit of a pity but we still have paddle shifters. Doable, as the chunk of the character is still there. But then C63 AMG goes fully electric. What's really left? Not much.

[@superbear617]

Good points! What's left after electrification? Well, killer acceleration and I assume the handling will still be a strong point. Of course, I can't buy either the gas or electric models because they don't sell them in the US. Sigh....@@AnnaOnRoads

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Killer acceleration is definitely a strong selling point for EVs. But I think it appeals to non-petrol heads actually. A lot more than it does to petrolheads. The whole drama that comes with acceleration in traditional sports cars - the revs, the sound, the excitement build-up cannot be compared to an instant acceleration in EVs. It's a different kettle of fish ;-) In terms of handling, there are only a few EVs which truly handle well. Simply because of the weight. We want the range, we have heavy batteries. But this significantly worsens the handling. I love the Audi RS e-tron GT, an amazing EV which handles superbly. For its weight - gross weight, nearly 2.9 tonnes. This is almost 3 Alpines ;-) so here, it's pure physics when it comes to handling ;-) @@superbear617

[@superbear617]

OK, I concede, but only if you ship me that Alpine! (I'll pay shipping). :))@@AnnaOnRoads

[@AnnaOnRoads]

;-) @@superbear617

[@denisfanucci1151]

Hello Anna, I think the future for these dream cars is the manufacture of synthetic gasoline. The iconic Alpine A110 is a very good purchase, I really recommend. 🙂

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Hi Denis, I think so, if we can produce artificial food why can't we produce artificial fuel?!

[@denisfanucci1151]

Specialists talk about a synthetic gasoline production in 5 years with a price of two euros per liter.

[@totoarriba]

Light, agile, not very practically - but I like it. I really hope they will tax cars according to their weight in the future. Not to some weird WLTP fuel consumption numbers in kwh / litres per 100 km. Or ccm of their engines.

[@eddymauricioachoyhernandez514]

Hello Anna!!! Let me tell you before anything, I love how suit you that white shirt, you look so beautiful!!!. Yes, cars with electric motors or hibryd ones is the future, but I have bigs doubts on that concern. I have an A Class MB with 1.8 ltrs and 190 hp without electric stuff and I'm really happy about it. Electric is in a certain way boring... no sound, real sound I mean. The true is that Germany is getting back to the diesel. Who knows, maybe the future is not that darker.Have a wonderful day and Happy New Year!!! Bye!!!

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Hi Eddy, thank you very much ❤ Electric can be fun. For a short while. Then it gets bland and boring. Which might be fine for most people but certainly not those who love cars. I think tables are slowly but surely start to turn! A very Happy New Year Eddy!

[@Michael00000001]

One of these most underestimates sport cars. Unfortunately most people never ride a car on a race track to find out which are really the cool ones. Only caveat: the RPM displayed in digits is ridiculous 😅.

[@DudeDude491]

Anna ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tomnewham1269]

The Alpine A110 is definitely underrated. I've never driven one however the reviews that I have read which you have reinforced Anna is that it is an awesome drivers car. Even James May owns one and we all know how picky he is when it comes to his cars. Unfortunately the A110 has not been available here in Australia for a while now due to its outdated safety crash worthiness. In the short term EV's will not be taking over the car landscape. The amount of the specialised minerals required to make lithium ion batteries to meet projected demand cannot be met. There was a conference held in Australia last year attended by representatives from Rio Tinto and battery manufacturers from Japan and South Korea and their consensus was they have no idea how battery production can meet the projected demand that is required to go full BEV.

[@anthonystevens8683]

Another cracking review Anna. I would adore one of these cars, a real drivers car without the frills that could distract you. I noticed no water bottle test but you don't want a drink in this car, you want to drive it. Have that drink when you stop and walk around the thing that got you there while grinning like a complete idiot. Although I've yet to drive an electric car and I'm looking into them when it comes to change I can't see them being as involved as the lightweight Alpine or if you don't care for any creature comforts or need any space a Caterham. Many thanks for sharing.

[@tampaguy6370]

I think it’s a beautiful looking car fantastic lines. I wish it had a manual transmission. I think everyone’s going to follow the example of Toyota high-performance and efficiency gas engines ,they are going all in on hydrogen. That’s the future. EV‘s are not selling in the United States anymore. I come to another conclusion after watching this anna is colorblind .

[@thestonetable]

I love love love your reviews. Funny, smart and just super clever. I would love to be in the back seat of one of those cars as you piece a review together. Now that’s an idea!! Well, anyway, great little car and rear wheel to boot!! Loved your fish tale take off in the beginning. Brilliant.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Hi Greg, thank you so much ❤️ the back seat here, that would be a challenge!

[@thestonetable]

@@AnnaOnRoads hahahaha…. It’s Dave, actually. From now on, you can call me Greg. Only you! That’s hilarious!!! Well, I didn’t mean that car, but A car one day. To see the magic happen. 😂😂😂😂.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Haha, oh bloody hell, of course, it's Dave from NYC! xx@@thestonetable

[@thestonetable]

@@AnnaOnRoads yep, Dave from NY. I know you have lots of followers, so no problem. Call me whatever you want, but don’t call me late for dinner!! Now that’s really corny!!! 😂

[@AnnaOnRoads]

I remember very well ;-) @@thestonetable

[@onthebuses]

The right size for narrow winding roads 🍷🇫🇷🍷

[@iainmcglynn833]

Laters Anna ❤

[@andrewstevenson6540]

Warmongers are destroying the planet not car enthusiasts. Car looks delicious and so do you ❤

[@JustMe-pc2ii]

Dark times with regulations on electric vehicles. That car is awesome.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

They are trying, but fantasy aspirations are not going to get them far ;-)

[@JustMe-pc2ii]

@@AnnaOnRoads 👏

[@AnthonyKellett]

BTW... Whilst I'm here, (a very random question, I know... but, since you're in Poland) are there any better hotels than the Raffles Europejski, in Warsaw?

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Hi Anthony! Oh I love love love these questions! I am an avid traveller and sadly I have a soft spot for great hotels. Surprise surprise ;-) The Raffles is by far THE best hotel in Warsaw, I often stayed at the Bristol next door, it has lots of charm but it's getting old. They have renovated their bathrooms (it was shocking previously) but not the rooms. Go for the Raffles, it's gorgeous!

[@AnthonyKellett]

@@AnnaOnRoads - That's great to know, Anna; and thanks for taking the time to give such a full response. I'm the same. I could talk forever (with a like-minded person, as I appreciate it's tedious for anyone else!) about my favourite hotels. It's just that I've never been to Warsaw (or Poland for that matter) and I always try to find the best; though I appreciate tastes vary. Anyway... Thanks again 👍🏽

[@lukewalker1051]

Consider Anna, all isn't lost 'yet'. People in America are getting the memo albeit a bit late. They aren't buying EV's. Yes, they are being suckers and buying hybrids. When hybrids start to age and get outside warranty and reliability cost increases by a factor of 2 x's due to 2 powertrains aka an engine + motor, consumers will start to understand. But until then, they will pay more for 'less' reliability long term as motors, motor controllers, battery and all the computers that allow a motor to work with an engine start to fail. Even the car you tested Anna has a very small engine displacement and high horsepower which translates to more pressure and heat due to turbocharger boost and dual clutch transmissions generally don't have the reliability of torque converter transmissions either. So the performance of that car isn't a free lunch either and won't last as long as a lessor performance car of say 10 years ago. Auto manufacturers don't make as much profit on cars that last forever and why they are designed now to fail out of warranty. If engineers get this balance of premature failure wrong, then it costs the auto maker more. Get it right and they make a huge windfall of profit selling replacement parts where they make the most money, not selling cars. So there is a reason behind their business model Anna including why auto makers sign up to making hybrids. Hybrids are much higher profit for auto makers when they go out of warranty. The public is really clueless about technology. Thanks for your video reviewing an uncommon car in America.

[@morgandrives]

Great video, in terms of cars and assessment of foolish people. Grabbed a Toyota GR86, manual, so I can ride out this electric nightmare. Hope you have a few good ones too.

[@oliveringram3056]

"anything sexy is coming to an end"....NOOOOOOOO please dont stop Anna.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Haha, I won't!

[@robertwalker1742]

Anna. I can not for the life of me see the panic for EV. They have been proved time and time again not to work, be super expensive and slow to re-charge. Apart from the small Volvos everything else seems in my eyes to be a mish mash of try this battery, oh, now this one, waste of time , and the insurance, tyre cost and the dreaded drop in value coupled with the massive purchase cost really does make one for me anyway a no go.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Hi Robert, this was the whole idea, to have small electric cars trot around cities. Somehow everything got manipulated into some sort of nonsense, absolutely!

[@jamescraig4479]

The sexy will always be there... as long as Anna is reviewing the cars! 😍🫠❤️

[@klasseact6663]

I hope these mfgs keep the blueprints on how to make ALL these fun gas powered cars🤔🙄🫣

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Let's keep them alive! ❤

[@2bunphettered788]

The EV market will grow, but there is no comprehensive "switch over" to EVs. 😏 We need coordinated international government regulation, availability of raw materials for the batteries without supply chain issues and most importantly, long-term usability of the vehicle with the option to easily replace the ion battery. Plus willing, affluent customers, at all tax brackets, which doesn't exist. 🤑 It's a slow grind to an all EV future. A very, long, slow grind. 😑 I like the retro-style of this car. 💚😁👍🏾

[@mrjke007]

💚✅

[@AnnaOnRoads]

❤

[@robertlevasseur6843]

Engaging review as usual Anna. It is a crime against humanity that this car is not available in North America. It appears to me that with every variant the 110 is creeping up to the venerable 911. But how would I know I have never seen one here in Canada let alone driven one.

[@shaywhelan1]

The Alpine is more of Boxster, Cayman competitor. They look and sound glorious, and are surprisingly small by todays standards.

[@robertlevasseur6843]

@@shaywhelan1 Yes, I suppose you are right. The A110 falls more in the Cayman category. Thanks for your insights.

[@AnthonyKellett]

The end of an era; and the beginning of an error.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Haha yep, the beginning of an error. Stupid move really, but I reckon this pathetic 2035 will soon be a distant memory...

[@AnthonyKellett]

@@AnnaOnRoads - I agree. I can't actually see how 2035 is possible, to be honest. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@gregs8685]

I don’t live in EU, but maybe vote the lefty politicians out.

[@AnthonyKellett]

@@gregs8685 - One tries, but there are many - dependent on the state - who (misguidedly) seem to think it's to their benefit to maintain the current debacle. Worse still, most of the EU lawmakers aren't even elected. They're 'appointed', by the dysfunctional governments. All that said, it seems things are beginning to crumble, which is what's required for change. Poland, strangely (and ironically, given this channel) went the other way, and (sort of but not really) elected a pro-EU head... and that's already beginning to crumble, after a few short months. For some reason, people don't tend to spot 'slippery slopes', until they've skidded halfway down them!

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Hi Anthony, very well said! In Poland, we are always a little behind ;-) what an idiotic and moronic choice this was. It's amazing how little people remember, that muppet was in power just 8 years ago. I am so so glad to see people speak out. Lefties thought it'll be an El Dorado, little did they know. Fools. @@AnthonyKellett

[@travish3130]

*”available to you today” (unless you live in the US😢)

[@Obywatel_RP8P]

I hope big brands will invest in hydrogen. Let’s keep these engines roaring.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Let's roar! ❤

[@desmondknox]

Ice technology won't be lost but plainly battery cars are not the future too expensive to limiting can't fight a war in one or go off road just radom stuff.. In a 15 mins city they work. But that's a prison.

[@gregoryuk]

Anna stated she likes the colour of the car. Me: I'm sure Anna has a dress in a similar colour 🤔 Understandable.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Hi Gregory, of course I do! Trousers in this colour - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGrFXoiepdB1mc0

[@gregoryuk]

@@AnnaOnRoads ❤️

[@yxcvbnmyxcvbnm2434]

dont sit on a beautiful car!

[@AnnaOnRoads]

I already squashed it with my big bottom

[@Gabber10K]

I love how unique this car is, but. Isn't it better to get Toyota Supra for this price? Or is that car worse, because parts from a Renault Clio doesn't fascinate me :D

[@AnnaOnRoads]

It is very very unique ❤ Uuuuu, Supra is my favourite car, this is a hard battle for me. The car is not worse, it's superbly engineered, French engineers are actually one of the best in the world. Supra is a little comfier, this one is a bit niftier ;-)

[@apegues]

Classy, Beautiful and Sexy! The Car looks Great Too , Cheers from Dallas, Texas

[@AnnaOnRoads]

;-) ❤

[@ASK_666]

At least female fingernails will still be beautiful ; ) Thanks for the video , Anna~

[@godwillpulesnr9635]

😅😅 As for we keep on voting for mopeds 😅😅. Tell that to South Africans 😅😅.

[@pauldorset2124]

Sadly, it's French. I'll admit it's a fun, sporty car, but did you say £62,000! 😱😱 As long as us petrol heads stick together and don't buy EV's, we stand a chance. Great presentation as always, well done Anna.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Haha, you know Paul that French have and still do, build one of the greatest sports cars out there? Alpine is the Renault Group, Alpine, but also Renault, fantastic sports cars. I was absolutely amazed with the Megane Trophy RS. I wasn't that keen on driving it, it was one of the greatest cars I've driven. French aren't just good cooks 🤣

[@simonhurlimann908]

Sadly french? If you believe it is not worth 62k then you for sure have not tried it…

[@AnnaOnRoads]

I agree Simon, so Paul - you gotta give it a go!!! @@simonhurlimann908

[@pauldorset2124]

@@AnnaOnRoads Hi Anna, yes I know, and there's Bugatti as well, but the bottom line is they are French and as such a no go zone for any self-respecting Englishman. Are you keeping the faith Anna, do you still drive ICE?

[@pauldorset2124]

@@AnnaOnRoads NEVER! 😂😂

[@srs9071]

I cannot more agree than you !!!!!! Save the planet from those idiots !!!!

[@krs5259]

but if no one buys them this EV crap will stop

[@inter307100]

I wil never ever buy a eltrick car.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

;-)

[@Soldadummy]

As a green leftist muppet I endorse this video.

[@AnnaOnRoads]

Haha, good, thank you!

[@luigiambrosino7875]

Sempre figa!🎉

[@isaackent2355]

There is something so wholesome about a girl who owns a leather jacket for years, fits like a glove, gets better with age.🤎

[@AnnaOnRoads]

❤ Thank you Isaac