Alpine A290 vs Toyota RAV4

Overview

Specification Alpine A290 Toyota RAV4
Brand Alpine Toyota
Model A290 RAV4
Year 2025 2026
Type Ev
Body Style Hot Hatchback Compact Crossover SUV

Pricing

Specification Alpine A290 Toyota RAV4
Current Price $38,000 $35,699 – $36,450
MSRP $38,000 $36,450
Dealer Price $37,000 $35,199

Engine & Performance

Specification Alpine A290 Toyota RAV4
Engine Single Front-Mounted Electric Motor 2.5L Hybrid System
Horsepower 177 hp (GT) / 218 hp (GTS / Performance) 236 hp (AWD net combined)
Torque 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) / 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) Hybrid system output (manufacturer managed)
0–60 mph 6.4 seconds (0-62 mph for 218 hp variant) Approx. 7.0 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 105 mph (170 km/h) Approx. 115 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Alpine A290 Toyota RAV4
Fuel Type Electric Hybrid
Mileage / MPG N/A - Fully Electric 40 MPG combined (AWD hybrid est.)
Range (EV) Up to 236 miles (380 km) WLTP N/A
Emissions 0 g/mi ULEV/SULEV compliant (market dependent)
Battery 52 kWh Lithium-ion hybrid battery
Charging 100 kW DC Fast Charging Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine)

Ratings

Specification Alpine A290 Toyota RAV4
Expert Rating 4.6/10 4.7/10
Community Reviews 0 1720
Performance Score 9.2 8.5
Comfort Score 8.4 8.9
Safety Score Lane Keep Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking 9.4
Fuel Economy Score 9.3 9.5
Technology Score 9.0 8.8
Value Score 8.9 9.2

Verdict

Specification Alpine A290 Toyota RAV4
Pros Exceptional cornering agility and bespoke chassis tuning; Engaging Overtake (OV) boost steering wheel function; Distinct... Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong reliability and resale reputation; Comprehensive standard safety features; Practic...
Cons Front-wheel drive limits extreme power down-put compared to AWD setups; Rear passenger legroom is compact due to hatchba... Ride can feel firm on rough roads; Interior design is functional rather than luxurious; Higher trims increase cost quick...