Is The Alpine A110 Better Than My Cayman?

[@tassos2011]

French companies are well known for making light, very responsive cars that are at their best on twisty roads. Check Renault and Peugeot history... In terms of driving experience and satisfaction, they are among the best

[@tassos2011]

Marine 1 hahaha you remain the same as usual

[@nickyfrenchdoc]

Totally agree. My uncle has a 308 RCZ R and boy is it an experience to drive!

[@devilshaircut9]

R5T2 or 205T16 are good examples :)

[@weizenobstmusli8232]

I never appriciated french cars until I drove an old 105 in France to a wine tasting in the mountains. And then I got it. The to big steering wheel, the slightly soft suspension.. super funny.

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

The French cars are known for their mediocre build quality.

[@888mf4]

So glad they relaunches the Alpine name. They've made it a real driver's car too. I am sure they will bring out a faster model if this one is successful. Nice review Sam.

[@ccm38150]

From what I heard, it will be called "AS110" and the engine could provide up to 325hp. But first, it will be the A110 cabriolet which will be made after the coupe.

[@Dolby109]

It isn't a "real driver's car" without a manual. Almost, but not quite.

[@MohammedAhmed-on4wb]

888MF oqwww

[@stephen10.]

they prepare an SUV Alpine with 300 hp .

[@Franzino]

Cc38150 Last week I was on a trackevent of Alpine and indeed there are plans of a S with at least 300hp. It will be a fair amount more expensive and also when these S models are actually being delivered it will be somewhere in 2021-2022. When you order a normal Alpine at this time the wait is already one year. So I don't see the S hitting the streets very soon. There will always be something newer and faster...you can always wait for this and in the end you buy nothing or live now ;) But, no words about a A110 roadster in the near future....

[@eyes4cars62]

Probably your best ever video Sam. I really do get why you bought the Cayman.....but this car is just more ‘you’. It’s more niche and looks just fantastic!

[@habibchoueifaty8470]

Great review!! This is a long awaited revival of the Alpine brand, and I guess Renault have done it perfectly this time. Alpine has never been about pure power but rather lightweight and pleasure of driving. I have owned a Boxster previously and I think it is the most fun car to drive and enjoy on a daily basis, but I would definitely buy the Alpine rather than anything else in its class. Hopefully a future S version!

[@imagilink7797]

Sorry Sam, you bought the wrong car! The Alpine is so much more special! Would like to see more video’s about the Alpine in the future.

[@flyingphoenix113]

Hey, Sam! Original A110 owner here (specifically a 1969 A110 1300S). I just wanted to thank you for the great review! Sadly, the new A110 won't be coming to my country, but I wish you well on a very difficult decision. I think a lot of people in the comments misunderstand the point of the new Alpine. It's an experience machine, not a numbers machine. Sure, it performs very respectably for the price, but it's much more about the sound, the agility, and the sense of occasion. Additionally, I love the fact that they drew so heavily from the design of the original. Originally (on the first A110), that odd, four-headlight design was done in order to maximize night-time visibility (when rallying) without having to increase the coefficient of drag. Personally, i love the homologation look, but I know that it's not for everyone. In many ways, since this new one isn't a rally car, I wish they'd copied the A108 more than the A110, but, to each his or her own.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Car of the moment.

[@Raprada]

Such a shame that this car doesn't have a manual option. A lightweight mid-engined car that meant to be hooned down mountain roads, it practically begging for it.

[@IceFish.]

maybe in 1990

[@Raprada]

IceFIsh Which makes it even more sensible because this is supposed to be a homage to the original A110, no?

[@Art3ga]

Problem is: Everyone says they want a manual, no one actually buys them...

[@Raprada]

Art3ga Yeah good point, especially at this price bracket

[@lotusdiaries9629]

Riswan Ahmad P. The alpha 4c doesn't have one and it's a machine

[@YOUENNNN]

It's amazing because on each video test of the Alpine A110 drivers are smiling big time !!

[@paulkramer2893]

I actually recommended this car on one of your video's when you were hunting for a daily, you should have waited!!! Such a special car, but it would have even better if it had a manual gearbox!!

[@tredfxman]

Paul Saakes If you like special editions check out my 2017 GTI Clubsport (GTI 40 Year Anniversary) on my Channel! Its the GTI Edition 40, but called Clubsport like some Porsche models.

[@Dickmaisters]

...and LSD.

[@noahwou6304]

That looks incredible. The interior looks more premium then the 718 in my opinion, and it has retained some very concept car-like elements!

[@capuchinseven]

Driven/owned both the Alpine interior is not more premium than the 718.

[@ВикторПопов-ы9э]

Next video:Changing to Alpine A110

[@nicksimpson23]

Виктор Попов hopefully

[@tredfxman]

It feels like hes trying to push Seb into getting it... Just you wait & see... ;)

[@falcongamer58]

Jason Cascone that sounds like Vehicle Virgins

[@erjatizineddine7585]

Car of the century !

[@chriscoolTV]

erjati zineddine yeahhhhh

[@joecooper3073]

Sorry Sam, but i’d rather have one of these than a cayman😬 Great video anyway👍

[@rare6499]

Joe Cooper me to. So much more exclusive.

[@joecooper3073]

Josh Charlie yes, I love how they brought the old A110 design into it as well

[@poplaurentiu4148]

ok but at least this Alpine has 2 boots compared to Cayman and nicer inside-out ! ;0)

[@vincecog1757]

No fuck you

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Vincec og.. To who do you address yourself ?

[@blakspark6825]

100% trade the Porsche for this!!!

[@TimFerber]

It's cheaper too

[@caspermadsen9074]

Sam. You made me fall in love. I'm just sad that i cannot afford this car in Denmark. Damn, that looks to me like the perfect sports car.

[@hugobones4496]

I prefer this over the Porsche! Both cool cars though :)

[@1q2w3e4r5t6zism]

Even as a Porsche enthusiast, I must confess: The French engineers have done well! A car to fall in love with. The weight reduction and the reduction of the operating elements are pointing the way: Other manufacturers must and will follow!

[@Jack-cu7rl]

unique and cool looking car, looking forward to seeing these around

[@g00dfeeling]

I definitely like it much more than Cayman

[@TheSuperSwain]

g00dfeeling I like the back of it, but other than that I prefer the Cayman in pretty much every way

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

TheSuperSwain Even sound? 😂😂😂

[@poplaurentiu4148]

The SuperSwain - at least this Alpine has 2 boots compared to Cayman and is nicer inside-out ! ;0)

[@plautzenjotze]

This is one of your best videos to date. You're really stepping up the filming and editing game, congrats!

[@mariodiniz21]

the class of your videos are head and shoulders above anything else, the background music and photography is just on another huge level

[@goldmartijn]

Sam, seriously, the quality of your videos is excellent! Those shots in combination with your music choice, are gold. Also, you're a very nice, enthusiastic guy

[@mohammadchehadde8963]

Take notes ///M and /////AMG LIGHTWEIGHTS NOT MORE POWER

[@tredfxman]

Mohammad Chehadde Thats why you buy a GTI Clubsport like i did. Check videos on my channel! :)

[@chriscoolTV]

Mohammad Chehadde light is right yes!😉

[@chriscoolTV]

3DFX gti clubsport ? 1500 kgs men. ....🤔

[@Keckegenkai]

AMG never was about weight saving.

[@Zts666]

@@Keckegenkai exactly, completely different type of car.

[@anonymouswords3751]

Certainly looks better than the cayman

[@berten673]

My new favorite car!

[@erjatizineddine7585]

BERTEN me too !

[@erikhertzer8434]

...awkward styling on that Alpine

[@lephareouest1694]

Il parle trop vite pour moi 😂mais il a l'air content ...il est très enthousiaste cela fait plaisir ....moi j'attends la mienne avant l'été ...YYEEESSSS 😄🇫🇷

[@DurianObried]

Chanceux !!!!

[@VladooDIY]

Mega chanceux ! Je suis jaloux ...grrr.

[@minutepapillon5060]

Le Phare Ouest haha quelle chance :) félicitation !!!

[@teno777]

Une vidéo ? 🙏☺️

[@trobin4629]

Ce n’est pas une chance mais un choix

[@chriscoolTV]

She is beautiful ! Im glad off reborn brand alpine ! France rules

[@dkiss]

STG, they have plans for an A110 Sport. Will have somewhere around 300 horsepower

[@TheSuperSwain]

Danoli that'd be a bit of a weapon especially if they took even more weight from it

[@stephen10.]

specialists will can transform this car for more power .

[@Sold_a_dummy]

I think people are mixing up lightweight and quality. They did everything to make the car lighter so some things are going to feel thin and light not heavy and dense like in a Mercedes

[@tredfxman]

Neil Porter Yes & if you want the best of both worlds you buy the GTI Clubsport. Its under 1500 kilos so not super light, but for a German its really good. And they even imported material or the chassis from the the netherlands to keep it light. Check it on my channel! :)

[@WhitewalkerII]

Lol. The Peugeot 308 GTi is so much lighter than a Golf.

[@merijn0301]

It all depends on your definition of a "sportscar" . If light and agile the trade of WILL be that some things feel thin. But hey, that might be what you want.And then again : 1100 kg is not heavy but also not really lightweight... Lightweight, for me, is at least, below the 1000 kg mark.

[@amodbhanushali]

I love love love your drone work in this video. There's a visible improvement from literally just the last video. I love the tracking shots while the car is out on track. Great work!!!

[@fabriziobazzani2145]

14:55 agree, best car you can buy at this price range. I like the Cayman but it's way too expensive after a few options. Great review Sam

[@suitsyousir1980]

Really good track commentary Sam. Not easy to talk and concentrate when on track.

[@williamsswamydas1250]

sam nailed it with the music, you have made my day

[@michaelbikking]

should have bought the alpine

[@PutraArchibald]

look wise, I'm loving that Alpine so far. What a gorgeous car.

[@Illestrapper]

Awesome to see an Alpine re-launch! the car looks amazing both inside and out and I am quite frankly impressed with the build quality. That being said the reason why they compare the a110 mk2 to your Cayman S is the price range. Roughly 52k british pounds vs 64k $ Cayman S. The performance figures at low speed are also roughly the same. On the track I'd put my money on the Cayman S but I think the alpines have near unmatchable driving dynamics.

[@vincentradziecki7470]

Sam, so glad you are invited to press launches for these new vehicles. Would much rather hear your point of view than some 'journalist' complaining about cup holders! Beautiful videography as always! Keep up the good work :-)

[@marcjudge680]

Great review Sam,your green porker is a fantastic car,but the Alpine has captured your heart. Sometimes you just got to go with your feelings. That's why we love our cars.

[@emilyw3192]

Liked before watching... obviously!

[@falcongamer58]

Once I saw the new Renault Alpine, I love it, defiantly up there with my favorites: the Audi R8, TTRS, BMW M2 and Subaru BRZ

[@Pete-z6e]

FalconGamer58 ,Definitely.

[@cllris]

Sam I always catch myself off guard bobbing my head to your videos. Along with the great content and editing you always smash it with your sound tracks. What an awesome car this is. I'd actually love to see a slightly lifted rally spec one.

[@TheOrangeEliseCup250]

The Alpine is bloody fantastic. More than a Cayman I am afraid so. The prize is perfect, coule be my next daily😍.

[@sylvaintornare8431]

Definitely one of the best automotive KZbinrs out here!

[@johnnyboy1586]

This would be the perfect car in nz ,we have so many tight windy backroads on our doorstep 🙂

[@albertobalestrini6690]

Great video as always! And what about with an Alfa 4C? What's the differences?

[@DurianObried]

Alfa 4C...It's just a "kart"... No clim, no ABS, no ESP, no comfort, etc.... Alpine A110 can be drive everyday in all situation. That's the difference ! :)

[@chriscoolTV]

Alberto Balestrini really proche car. ..

[@worldolivier]

Alberto Balestrini just two main differences, alfa is based on carbon platform unlike the alpine that is on aluminium... So it's a bit lighter and the gearbox is better (Ferrari gearbox)...

[@CAR_NL]

DurianObried no abs, esp, traction control?!?! Well, you sure don't know anything about cars when screaming your opinion on the internet.

[@marclecatalan1841]

and tu peux pas accèder au moteur sur l'Alpha!!!

[@theeddieone]

This car has beautiful sculpture, but i feel like it needs a wing. Great video Sam

[@pegpeg1739]

A wing would ruin it, just like it ruins the look of the F-Type roadster.

[@mrjdgibbs]

... and some flares, right? But not stupid riveted ones, but proper, like a 944.

[@oldmanjenkins38]

Envious of you Sam. We don’t get Alpine over here on the other side of the pond. Beautiful car. Great Porsche alternative. Always love your camera angles. You and MrJWW are spot on with camera work.

[@iamryanlittle]

Oh snap! Starting the video off with my new Christmas track?! Nice! Much love to ya'll :) For those who want more music, head over to my channel :)

[@jo05dk]

The six cylinder Cayman used to be the default choice in this price bracket. Porsche fucked up and threw a Subaru engine in the Caymans, and the TTRS was my choice because of the five cylinder engine - my all time favourite engine setup. ..but how can you beat the ultimate cool that is a bloody good looking A110 retro thing. This car has them all beat, by a lot. Great video Sam.

[@CarObsession]

The Alpine looks fantastic if you ask me and I'd love to have the opportunity to drive one, far more desirable than a Cayman if you ask me, although you won't like me for saying that Sam. I do have one very picky complaint with the car though - just how thick is the bezel on the touchscreen?! Yes, I know that is such a silly thing to pick out, but it just seemed to really stand out to me. On another note, I agree with that others said, and that it should be available with the option of a manual gearbox. As always Sam, top notch video!

[@TjPewter]

Really dig the classic lines on this car! This car will age well, for sure

[@percyvalle921]

Very nice review! You can feel the joy of driving such a piece of jewelry!

[@keitumetsem1344]

sounds better than the cayman looks better but obviously looks are subjective

[@nickthomas384]

Cinematography is better than ever!

[@CambreyGoG]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@bransonsheppard6879]

Wish we had these in the states. I've always loved these things.

[@virtual_kamikase]

I'd never swap the Cayman over this, but it is up to you!!!

[@Sube-Tube]

When these have an official release in the states, I'm gonna have to see if I can get a stripped model that I can actually afford. Every time I look at one, I fall deeper in love. I need one

[@mindenamidani1918]

Yess! Please more lightweight sportscars to the people!

[@novaf4946]

Balanced, sharp and elegant car I like it a lotttt 🇫🇷❤️

[@rohandixon2684]

The music on your videos is always tops!

[@sax430]

yes

[@F117-Nighthawk]

These sort of reviews really are your thing. Not many manage to make this vlog style review thing interesting start to finish. Car is pretty fucking cool as well, those leds make it look like some sort of venomous spider that snatches versace lizards from a cozy little hole in the ground. Honestly think it's a great sports car to drive on European roads.

[@SuperTobbe12]

I honestly prefers the Alpine over the Porsche, the Alpine is a future classic. And its bodywork is so beautiful and looks almost handcrafted. Dreamcar for sure

[@prithwishhazra534]

C'mon alpine give Sam one of these for a cross europe trip because to be honest I would love to see more of this car and Sam's cinematic shots.

[@borjastick]

Another great video Sam, well done. You always bring a lovely warm vibe to your vids, wonderful music. I just love the lazy piano and trumpet jazzy type music. Love this car too. Keep it up Big Boy you is doing good...

[@yugas147]

BUY ONE

[@lucrolland7489]

Thanks for this great review and it makes me wish I can start my company to evebtually own one of these. I have been into Alpines before and the automobile engineering professor at the Engineering School in Montreal used to race in an Alpine A110 from the 60s.

[@tankx5915]

0 o o 0

[@JamesBond-nm9bi]

o o OO

[@radityaindera3442]

Nice driving Sam!

[@ludwigs2332]

they are releasing a 300hp version later on. sharing the same engine as the Megane RS Throphy. Great video as usal sam, and what a lovely car!

[@mrmarrow8918]

Well done Sam, another cracking video - keep them coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RenoveAutoService]

thanks for sharing your experience in this amazing french car!!! love that color!!!

[@topwrapzltd]

i LOVE this big time, but they so so so so missed a trick not offering the manual Gearbox, i have to say, your content is really getting top now days.... impressive! Im going to go all out and say i think this is going to steak ALOT of sales from porsche !! Bare in mind this is a first attempt , it can only get better!

[@wdcegtjdh]

ENFIN ! We have a beautiful car in France ! It wasn't arrived since the Peugeot 406 coupé twenty gars ago !

[@TheChrisallman]

Excellent video Sam. You're getting better and better at this KZbin game 👌

[@lukasdaskalopoulos252]

A Design that is finally putting some emotions in the field, instead of the "normal" lineup of todays sportscars, if it were to be N/A and manual.... A true Unicorn atm nonetheless, all the best from Germany

[@Smithy250]

Lukas Daskalopoulos It's perfect as it is. It doesn't need manual

[@Rubenmeij]

A faster version of the A110 is expected to be made, its going to cost around 10-15% more and should have enough power to launch the car to 100 km/h in under 4 seconds :)

[@maximo90019]

Well done. At the top of your game on sharing the experience

[@dacccad]

You had the opportunity to drive Alpine 110 and you"dont think" you would change it for your Cayman? Sorry to say, but you are insane! Alpine is a piece of jewelry, not an iron, like Cayman.

[@hampshirephoto]

Sam, this video was incredible. Top job :-)

[@markopolo9559]

What a cracking little sports car!

[@jarek3579]

I saw nearly every of your movies and I must admit, you are lucky man :)

[@indioflechudo6221]

MAN That color is super cool

[@arminpetschelt8127]

Now drive the one from 1972!

[@internettoughguy6948]

haha it would totally make this beast in vid feel like soccer moms daily driver

[@keessonnema]

Great video, very nice car! Oh and wow, the weather there is still pure epicness.

[@mch2ly648]

I did suggest the Alpine when you were asking what your next daily should be.

[@PsyentifiqueLtd]

Definitely a future classic!!

[@gen1c8rs88]

I think one of the reasons he asked to swap for the Alpine A110 is he could afford the insurance and running costs, but maybe not a Ferrari's.

[@superelectic45]

I think we need more cars like this so at least we get a choice. Is it better than a Cayman, probably not, will it make you smile definately.

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

Great beat, so important to have good music. Besides the understeer, I'd like one as well

[@edthri]

This car has quite a strong 4C vibe, but more refined. Can see why Sam likes it.

[@Gippo50]

Stellar Production and a great review Sam. 👌

[@animal355]

Its a truly great car and its great to see the Alpine brand back, but from a car buying point, if you want a car to drive and keep, and aren't a quick 12 month flipper of a car owner then the Porsche Cayman 718 is the long term investment, Porsches hold their residuals better. But if you want a quick 6-12month blatt, then get the Alpine (launch edition) and sell it for over list price.

[@nathanaelhaniar3187]

it's just awesome!!!! the sound is just top level

[@shmac96]

GREAT Video on this car! I cant seem to find enough on this car! Love it! Thanks for sharing your experience you lucky dog you!

[@cyberdemon7962]

Can you please stop begging for "Thumbs up"? That is why Shmee's channel is the best.

[@paul1978g]

I'm a bit conflicted about the Alpine. The front is very much done right, I love it. It screams it's pedigree and has such a strong echo of the original A110. The back however looks like an Audi, and the interior looks like Audi/BMW. Other than the stylised "A" theres not much individual character to it. That said, Id' certainly have one of these over a Cayman, or even a Cayman S. It's just that bit more interesting than a diet 911.

[@ferrarienzokl]

I absolutely love this car, if I lived in Europe I would definitely own one!