Alpine and Devialet have joined forces to create the Alpine A290, with the aim of providing an expansive sound experience in a compact space. The partnership aims to integrate a high-quality, immersive audio system into an urban electric vehicle. The two French brands are pooling their expertise for a sporty, musical experience.
Alpine A290: a sporty urban electric car
The A290 is the first electric urban vehicle from the French Alpine brand. Compact, agile, versatile and sporty, it is designed for dynamic everyday use. Its design reflects the Alpine heritage and is a real eye-catcher.
The Alpine A290 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, thanks to its 220 horsepower (160 kW). The A290’s interior also features meticulous finishes, with Nappa leather seats and an F1-inspired steering wheel, adding a touch of sportiness and comfort. Rallye headlights complete the sporty look that Alpine is known for.
The exclusive 19-inch wheel rims are combined with tires specially designed by Michelin. Michelin’s expertise ensures optimum driving safety. What’s more, fast charging takes the range from 15% to 80% in just 30 minutes. A full charge offers a range of up to 380 km.
SAM and SPACE: Devialet technologies for premium sound
For the Alpine A290, Devialet has integrated its SAM (Speaker Active Matching) and SPACE audio technologies to optimize the driving sound experience. The SAM technology inherited from Devialet amplifiers enhances the performance of the drivers, in particular the four woofers and the subwoofer, to deliver an accurate sound reproduction. This innovation perfectly synchronizes the amplifier and the speakers, unlike traditional speaker systems, which can suffer from delays between the different cones. SAM minimizes these delays without compromising the unity and spatial quality of the sound.
SPACE technology also plays an important role, optimizing tweeter output to create an immersive soundstage. Thanks to strategic speaker placement, every note and rhythm is reproduced with precision, enveloping all passengers for a rich, detailed listening experience. This technology makes it possible to enjoy Devialet sound from any position in the vehicle. The passenger compartment is immersed in the music, so you can enjoy the sound in the best possible conditions.
A 615-watt amplifier powers two sets of 2 x 2 woofers and tweeters, accompanied by a 7.9″ subwoofer. These nine drivers integrated into the Alpine A290 are positioned to optimize cabin acoustics. Devialet has also carefully designed the protective grilles to blend harmoniously with the car’s interior design. The result is a perfect synergy between aesthetics and performance.
The collaboration between Alpine and Devialet for the A290 illustrates both brands’ commitment to innovation and design. By combining a high-performance electric city car with cutting-edge audio technology, this partnership brings drivers an enriched sound experience. The Alpine A290 and Devialet transform every urban journey into a true pleasure for the senses.
