Alpine A110 II facelift (2021 – 2025)

Reliability score : 8.7/10

The second-generation Alpine A110 (often called A110 II) benefited from a lineup overhaul at the end of 2021 (2022 model year). This facelift introduced a new nomenclature (A110, GT, S, and later the radical R) and a technological update, notably a multimedia system finally compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. EXPERT CLARIFICATION REGARDING DIESEL: It is imperative to specify that the Alpine A110 has never been offered with a diesel engine in any market. It is a mid-engine sports berlinetta whose philosophy (lightness, agility) is incompatible with a diesel block. The entirety of production relies on the 1.8 TCe 4-cylinder petrol block (code M5P) originating from Renault Sport. This sheet therefore focuses on the technical reality of the vehicle while clarifying the total absenc

✅ Strengths

Exceptional chassis and benchmark dynamic behavior
Unbeatable power-to-weight ratio in its category
Highly performing and reliable 1.8 TCe engine
Clear improvement of the multimedia system since the 2021 facelift
Very low depreciation (excellent value retention on the used market)

⚠️ Weaknesses

Total absence of a manual gearbox (EDC mandatory)
Tiny storage spaces and trunks (front/rear)
Prices have become very elitist (especially on R versions)
Possible overheating of the EDC gearbox during long track sessions in hot weather

🎯 Verdict

The Alpine A110 (Phase 2 / 2021+) is an automotive engineering masterpiece that proves lightness takes precedence over brute power. The facelift corrected its main flaw (an obsolete multimedia system) while sharpening its lineup. Regarding the search for a diesel model: this idea must be abandoned, as it does not exist. The 1.8 TCe engine (252 or 300 hp) is robust, proven, and perfectly suited. It is a highly recommended passion purchase, with very satisfactory overall reliability for a sports car, provided that warm-up times and maintenance are scrupulously respected.