Luxury Automotive: Latest Models & Reviews

Key Points from the Discussion

• Despite being part of Renault, the Alpine brand operates in a different universe, often releasing highly anticipated models with significant delays between announcement and showroom availability, which can impact initial consumer interest.
• The new Turbo 3 will be a limited production run of 2000 units, featuring a carbon fiber body and rear-wheel drive, with an estimated price around 120,000 €. This suggests it's a passion project rather than a high-volume profit driver.
• The concept of 'turbos' in EVs can be reinterpreted; while not for combustion, electric turbos could potentially be used to cool electric motors, allowing EVs to technically feature 'turbos' akin to how Porsche markets its Taycan Turbo.
• The community generally appreciates Renault's approach to modern homages like the Turbo 3, seeing it as a natural evolution despite the shift away from traditional internal combustion engines.
• Such niche projects often fall under marketing budgets, and an EV platform might incur fewer custom component costs compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle, potentially making it a less significant financial loss.
• There's a preference for the existing Renault/Alpine 1.8 engine over a 3-cylinder unit for its reliability and character, especially if the latter is prone to issues when modified.