Alpine a390 vs Ionic 5n

[aporschefan]

I appreciate the Alpine a390 isn’t available yet and will be released in Q1 or Q2 this year but a few reviews are available online.

What are your thoughts on both these cars?

Which would you rather have a daily driver assuming you have access to other ICE vehicles for when they are needed.

Any strong reason to select one over the other?

Who has the better, more intuitive infotainment system? (Presumably the a390 will be using the same tech/software as the a290 or other Renaults?)

What is the quality of the interior on Alpine like? Alpine are branding and pricing themselves against a Macan so is the interior comparable to Porsche?

[uktrailmonster]

Based on early reviews and walkarounds I would be more interested in the A390 as a daily drive. It’s a bit lighter and more compact and the interior looks more upmarket. Devialet sound system is likely to be impressive too, based on their home audio. Reviews speak highly of its ride quality and handling, which seems more UK road friendly than the more track focused i5N.

But I’m not impressed with the Alpine’s Euro NCAP rating. For me that’s an instant red card. It scored poorly on occupant crash safety,

[uktrailmonster]

Just to add that the Porsche Macan interior is not very impressive, especially not at the £70k base price level. It’s not terrible, but totally uninspired and full of cheap monotone plastic unless you hit the options list pretty hard.

[WCZ]

we'll see what lease prices are but I expect the 5n to be the much better car in terms of value for money esp for a 'drivers car'

[C.A.R.]

I think you'd have to really want one as objectively they're a worse car than the I5N, Tesla Model Y Performance and upcoming IX3 from BMW - despite the upbadged Renault (which is itself a Nissan Ariya?) being a more expensive proposition.

I think SUV Coupe's are a worst-of-all worlds solution to a problem that never existed, but they exist, so someone obviously likes them.

[uktrailmonster]

C.A.R. said:

I think you'd have to really want one as objectively they're a worse car than the I5N, Tesla Model Y Performance and upcoming IX3 from BMW - despite the upbadged Renault (which is itself a Nissan Ariya?) being a more expensive proposition.

I think SUV Coupe's are a worst-of-all worlds solution to a problem that never existed, but they exist, so someone obviously likes them.

It s got its own unique strengths though. Proper double rear motor torque vectoring, short wheelbase, relatively light for this class. Add in a bit of French styling and upmarket finish.

It s not an SUV either. It s the same height as most modern hatchbacks and estates. Just has slightly more ground clearance, which could be quite useful too. It s nothing like the new iX3 SUV and a few hundred kg lighter.

Ultimately, these cars are all a fair bit different and will appeal to different people. You could toss in the Mustang Mach-e GT/Rally too as a wildcard SUV. Or the new Lexus RZ 550e F-Sport.

These are all cars I ve personally considered as a daily drive. The Top Trumps winning I5N is my least favourite. Just personal preference.