2023 RENAULT ARKANA E-TECH ENGINEERED HEV A

The mash-up of coupe-inspired styling and SUV stance is a popular format in the premium sector, with the likes of the BMW X4, Audi Q5 Sportback and Mercedes GLC Coupe all putting a sleeker spin on their boxier, more conventional relatives. Renault is now doing the same for compact crossovers, the new Arkana sharing its basis with the popular Captur to combine a chunky, high-riding stance with a sportier roofline. Though theres no plug-in option as there is on the Captur the Arkana offers mild and full hybrid versions, the latter under Renaults E-Tech branding. The tall seating position gives great visibility of the road ahead in congested areas, and there is a good level of standard safety kit for all cars, including active emergency braking, traffic-sign recognition, lane-departure warning and lane-keep assistance systems. Step up to the mid S Edition version, and you get everything you need, including an auto hold brake function, blind-spot warning light, active cruise control and rear cross-traffic alert. The latter is a must these days for reversing out of drives onto busy roads or in busy supermarket car parks. The top spec offers hands-free automatic parking for you, but weve always quite liked parking our own cars.

Features:

Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Metallic Paint, Cruise Control, Satellite Navigation, Alloy Wheels, Heated Seats, DAB Radio, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, Stop Start, Low Mileage, USB, Park Assist, Electric Seats, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Adaptive cruise, Keyless Entry-Push Button Start, Apple-Android Play, Rear Camera, Auto Lights, Electric Folding Mirrors, Lane Departure, Lane Keeping Assist& Rain Sensors, Rain sensor, Heated rear window, Front and rear electric windows, Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor, Rear windscreen wiper, Extra tinted rear windows and tailgate, ABS+EBA, Hill start assist, Electronic parking brake with auto hold, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), Active emergency braking system, B Brake Mode - One pedal driving with increased regenerative braking, Bluetooth system, Smartphone integration compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Rear view camera, Lane keep assist, Front and rear parking sensors, Eco mode