New details of all-electric Alpine GT X-Over released

Alpine has named its incoming all-electric SUV the 'GT X-Over' and confirmed it will be built at its Dieppe factory in France from 2025.

The 2025 Alpine GT X-Over will be the first of three all-new battery-electric models to be introduced by the Renault-owned brand as part of its transition to an all-electric brand.

Set to be underpinned by the same CMF-EV architecture as the soon-to-be-introduced Megane E-Tech Electric SUV, the GT X-Over will be joined by a new A110 sports car and a hot version of the reborn Renault 5 electric hatch.

Judging by the silhouette of the car that Alpine will launch in 2025, it appears the French brand's first SUV will pack plenty of visual clues to link it with the current A110, which is no longer available in Australia, including the coupe-like lines, similar rear C-pillar treatment and snub-nose front-end.

When it lands in 2025, the Alpine GT X-Over will go head-to-head with the first Porsche Macan EV and the Lotus Type 132 electric SUV.

To help it compete, Renault engineering boss Giles le Borgne has confirmed it will come with a front-mounted motor that, alone, will muster 160kW.

At the rear there will be a bigger and even more powerful motor, although Alpine has not revealed how many kiloWatts it will produce. However, since the X-Over will also share its platform and components with the Nissan Ariya we'd be surprised if the al-wheel drive version didn't match the Japanese electric SUV's total outputs of 290kW/600Nm (in AWD form).

Again using the Nissan as a guide, the Alpine SUV should come with either a 65kWh or a 90kWh battery pack, with the smallest battery providing a range of around 360kW in the 160kW/300Nm front-drive version and up to 610km for the model with the biggest battery.

Key to providing class-leading dynamism when it comes to the Alpine's handling will be minimising weight, say engineers, suggesting the brand's continued use of lightweight material like aluminium and carbon-fibre.

In addition to confirming the new name, Alpine announced it will overhaul its Dieppe plant to convert it to build the new EVs.

Commenting on the GT X-Over and the multi-million-euro investment in Alpine's original plant, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo said: "Over the past 12 months, Alpine has succeeded in setting a new dynamic in motion and upholding its commitments. It can be seen today in Dieppe, where the future GT Alpine X-Over will be made, thus giving a clear vision of the future and solid prospects for the historic, industrial site. 

"Alpine's ambition must remain high, where only the most passionate strive to be, those driven by the quest to attain perfection. This level of excellence must be like oxygen for Alpine."