The French automaker Alpine has offered a tantalizing glimpse of its third‑generation A110, presenting a sculptural model at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. The piece captures the moment a cover is lifted, revealing the sleek silhouette.\n\nThe front retains the iconic V‑shaped shark‑nose with twin light clusters, while the side showcases pronounced wheel arches and a teardrop cabin that flows into a clean rear deck. Compared with the current model, the new A110 appears longer both overall and between the axles.\n\nBeneath the styling, Alpine Performance Platform (APP)—a dual‑battery architecture first shown on the A110 Future mule at Goodwood—features two 800‑volt packs, one forward and a larger one aft, promising low seating, balanced weight distribution and a roomy interior.\n\nEach rear wheel is driven by its own electric motor, delivering torque‑vectoring precision and wheel‑slip control. While APP can accommodate all‑wheel‑drive, the current plan retains rear‑wheel‑drive.\n\nCEO Philippe Krief hinted that modest modifications could still allow a conventional engine, gearbox and fuel tank to be fitted, preserving a mid‑engine layout. This flexibility may become crucial if Alpine revisits markets such as the United States, where pure EV demand lags.\n\nThe brand remains absent from Australia after the previous A110 was withdrawn due to new safety regulations, adding a note of uncertainty to its global rollout.

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