ALPINE has expanded its range to three models with the arrival of the A390 - an electric SUV it describes as a racing car in a suit.

Positioned as a sports fastback it combines three motors - one at the front, two at the rear - to form the French brand's first AWD system and enable the development of the Alpine Active Torque Vectoring system, which it says enhances dynamism, safety and agility.

The A390 is the second model in Alpine's Dream Garage, following the A290 and preceding the future A110, which will also be 100 per cent electric.

It uses the Ampere electric platform and energy services for optimising home charging, which can be done to 80 per cent capacity in around 25 minutes.

With a range of almost 350 miles on a full charge two versions will be available with the A390 GTS coming with 470hp and an A390 GT having 400hp resulting in respective performance figures of 0 to 62mph acceleration in 3.9 seconds for the GTS and 4.8 seconds for the GT.

Top speeds are 137.5mph and 125mph.

The car measures 4.6 metres long and is 1.88 metres wide with a height of 1.53 metres giving it a slipper aerodynamic profile.

With active torque vectoring its two rear motors offer independent wheel control giving torque distribution between the three motors making it possible to push the limits in corners by delivering a feeling of lightness, acting as a rear differential, and increasing traction and stability in a straight line.

A specific display in the instrumentation and in the Live Data section of Alpine Telemetrics on the central screen shows the system's interventions for the driver's information.

The A390 features the latest generation of driver assistance systems, with a dashboard display realistically showing the car's surroundings. New features such as driver attention monitoring with progressive emergency braking, automatic emergency braking extended from forward to reverse, lane departure warning and, when parking, safe exit for occupants complement traditional aids.

A My Safety button beside the steering wheel allows the driver to select their ADAS settings with a single touch, choosing whether to activate or deactivate them, their level of intervention and the presence of audible alerts.

The A390 also features adaptive cruise control with stop and go as standard and - depending on version - a function that allows the vehicle to move out of the way to let two-wheeled vehicles pass.

Boot space is 532 litres and the A390 is a five seater.

Alpine has yet to confirm UK pricing but the GT is expected to cost approximately £60,000, with the GTS having around a £10,000 premium.

A special Premiere Edition will be available when order books open in November, and Alpine will be offering a fast track ordering system. Deliveries are expected to commence from the second quarter of 2026.