# Alpine A290: Japan launch and Spanish press test drive

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Alpine and Renault, in 3 countries (Espagne, France, Japon), followed from 2 November 2026 to 7 November 2026. 2 articles from 2 sources (launches and reviews); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 16:21. Figures reported: 1 vehicle.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (Italy)
- Category: Launches and reviews
- Countries: Espagne, France, Japon
- Brands: Alpine, Renault
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 14:30
- Updated: 7 November 2026 at 16:21
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/431-alpine-a290-japan-launch-and-spanish-press-test-drive

## Sources by country and language

- Italy: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Japan: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: Spanish (1), Japanese (1)

## Timeline (2 events)

### 2 November 2026 — [Alpine A290 electric launched in Japan on November 19](https://mecapress.com/events/2309-alpine-a290-electric-launched-in-japan-on-november-19.md)

The Alpine A290, a 218 hp electric sports city car derived from the Renault 5, will be sold in Japan starting November 19, 2026.

1 sources, 1 articles · Japon, France

### 7 November 2026 — [Essai de l'Alpine A290 électrique par la presse espagnole](https://mecapress.com/events/6468-essai-de-l-alpine-a290-electrique-par-la-presse-espagnole.md)

Un journaliste espagnol livre ses impressions au volant de l'Alpine A290, citadine sportive électrique de la marque française.

1 sources, 1 articles · Espagne

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