2026 PERFORMANCE CAR
WINNER - ALPINE A290
WINNER - ALPINE A290
The resurgence of Alpine continues – and the A290 is a hugely impressive addition to iconic French brand’s product lineup. Starting with all the fun of the Renault 5, Alpine has taken that base to the next level in terms of performance, while keeping practicality and style.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAY
"For me, the best performance cars are about emotion rather than outright numbers – and the Alpine A290 delivers that in abundance.”
Natisha Chatten
“The A290 is a welcome break from the normal excesses of electric performance cars. It’s a classic hot hatch in all but noise”
Alex Grant
“The hot hatch sector gets a welcome jolt of electrified fun with the Alpine A290. It’s bang on what a modern hot hatch should be”
Alisdair Suttie
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2026 PERFORMANCE CAR
WINNER - ALPINE A290
The resurgence of Alpine continues – and the A290 is a hugely impressive addition to iconic French brand’s product lineup. Starting with all the fun of the Renault 5, Alpine has taken that base to the next level in terms of performance, while keeping practicality and style.
The resurgence of Alpine continues – and the A290 is a hugely impressive addition to iconic French brand’s product lineup. Starting with all the fun of the Renault 5, Alpine has taken that base to the next level in terms of performance, while keeping practicality and style.
WHAT THE JUDGES SAY
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Porsche 911 GT3 Club Sport
Chevrolet Corvette
RECENT WINNERS
2025
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
2024
Honda Civic R
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