Review written on 8/1964.
We've had access to the Alpleon Alpine for a while now. This Van surprised us more than the Alpine or the Entrance. Is it worth the price? Or should you buy a different Van? Read ahead to find out!
As always, our first stop with the Alpleon Alpine was the track. This Van may wow some people. It's certainly has better power and performance than most of its peers. The 255 hp @ 4809RPMs 5441 cc V6 engine is able to put a healthy amount of rubber on the road. When you do this properly, you're able to propel the Alpine to a top speed of 95 mph and drag times of 12.569s 0 to 60 mph are a breeze. When we hooked it up to our test trailer the 223 lb-ft of torque was able to move 5321 lbs. Which was very good for a its class. Alpleon really did well with the Alpine when it comes to the track. I certainly think this vehicle is better than most in its class. The good thing about the Alpleon Alpine is that it's actually handles better than your typical Van. Its cornering abilities surpass the norm. So if it's weaving through cars in traffic or trying to do a lap around our track. The Alpine is a good choice.
While the Alpleon Alpine won't win any awards, It won't turn heads, and it certainly doesn't have a wow factor. The Alpine does have a very well design interior. It may not be top end, but it is more than enough for long trips and everyday drivers. It makes you feel good about life. Without feeling pompous.
Inside the Alpleon Alpine it feels like they could add an extra row of seats. There is enough room to even lay down, which is amazing! The 115 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space ensures that you always have plenty of room to do whatever it is you need to do. And that makes us happy.
The manufacturing process of Alpleon has really found something. The Alpine seems like a hand built car through and through. The workmanship is amazing. Only fine artisans could produce something like this.
If there was one vehicle I believe would be able to hit 1,000,000 miles easily it would be the Alpleon Alpine. This vehicle was designed for dependability in mind.
The Alpleon Alpine gets 10.1 mpg. So get friendly with your local fuel station attendant. You'll be seeing him often.
In some sense the Alpleon Alpine reminds us of an over protective parent. One that wraps you in damage proof forcefield that prevents all interaction with the outside world. While the Alpine isn't that safe. It is still quite comforting to know that nothing can hurt you.
When you drive the Alpleon Alpine you'll see other Van on the road and think to your self: Why would anyone buy anything other than a Alpleon. Simple answer, they're stupid!