Alpine: The Dieppe plant has a future. Do you know what model it will manufacture?

When Carlos Ghosn almost blew up the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, many things changed. Those responsible for the firms that make up the Franco-Japanese conglomerate realized that they were in a compromised situation. Especially because the unit profitability it was much lower than its rivals. This almost sinks Nissan and Renault, which was somewhat better, had to rethink how to manage Dacia and Alpine.

Taking the Romanian house was affordable as its sales volume and penetration remained at good levels. Things were very different Alpine for its sales are very limited and the development of new models was up in the air. In fact, the possibility of the French house closing the Dieppe factory was raised. However, it seems that both the brand and the production center will have a future and, although we may not like it very much, it will be electric.

Alpine will be electric in 2025 and the X-Over GT will lead the way...

A handful of hours ago we learned that the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance will bet decisively on electrifying its ranges. This, which may seem like a first, is something that had already been announced long ago. However, in a turn of events they have announced the development of five modular platforms that will serve as the basis for the new catalog of its brands. and as expected Alpine will benefit of this technical bet.

To announce that Alpine and Dieppe have a future, they have published a press release explaining their plans. In it, the CEOs of both brands have announced the production of a new model at the Diepp facilities. If you wonder what it's called, we'll tell you what it's called X Over GT and you don't have to be a lynx to know that It is an SUV and it will be electric. But beware that he is not the only one who is called to reach the mark.

The life of the Alpine A110 is at risk if Renault closes the Dieppe factory

If we continue reading the official press release we see that three new electric sports models are under development. It is a compact, the generational change of the current A110 and the X-Over GT that we have already mentioned. If the plans go as planned in the gala brand, the arrival on the market of the first of them will take place in 2026. In any case, they are very clear about the objective they are pursuing with the new X-Over GT.

«This new model will combine the experience of the brand in competition and the experience of the group in electric vehicles, with all the excellence that defines the Alpine brand in terms of sports vehicles«

We will have to see how long it takes to give clues about what they are preparing, but it gives us that it will still take. Amen to what they would be working with Lotus on a version of their new EV Sports Car. Time to time…

Source - Alpine