Friday, March 31, 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Alpine coupe
The Renault Alpine is another resurrection for Renault: the first Alpine was a rear-engined sports car with rallying heritage, while the Alpine GTA of the eighties was one of the most distinctive cars of its era, and a genuine rival to Porsches of the time. With the new Alpine, Renault is seeking to re-establish its sports-car credentials by building a mid-engined model, while the Alpine is likely to be one of the lightest cars in its class, too. This focus on weight-saving should mean the Alpine will have a relatively small engine, yet still be capable of 0-62mph in around 4.5 seconds.
New Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Another Italian SUV, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a hotly anticipated car and a key model in Alfa’s recent resurgence. It’s based on the excellent Alfa Romeo Giulia so should be pin-sharp to drive, while a 503bhp, 177mph Quadrifoglio model will keep performance fans happy. Most buyers are likely to choose Alfa’s 2.2-litre diesel engine, though, and this is likely to to be offered in a variety of power outputs, while a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol may also feature. The Stelvio will start at around £35,000, with first customer deliveries expected in the latter part of 2017.
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