Coupé line and SUV functionality, all combined with hybrid engines. The new Renault Arkana combines these three qualities to be successful among the SUVs of segment C, that is with a length of about 4.50 meters. The first generalist manufacturer to market an SUV coupé, Renault with the Arkana confirms the “Nouvelle Vague” strategy presented by the CEO of the Alliance Luca de Meo where style blends with technology and hybridization. Developed on the Cmf-B platform, the new Arkana won 5 stars at EuroNcap crash tests
Renault Arkana, dimensions
The dimensions of the Renault Arkana are equal to a length of 4,568 mm, a height of 1,571 mm and a width of 2,034 mm. The style is characterized by a raised waistline, with pronounced style front and rear wheel arches. The full LED headlights reproduce the C-Shape luminous signature typical of the latest models of the French manufacturer and the front is characterized by the generous grille. Six body colors available: Pearl White, Obsidian Black, Graphite Gray, Zanzibar Blue, Passion Red and Orange Valencia (only for the RS Line version). Added to this is the option of a black roof as an option and the choice between two 18-inch wheels. Two versions are available: Intens and Rs Line.
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Internal Renault Arkana
Climbing aboard the new Arkana, you are greeted by the large 9.3-inch screen in the center of the dashboard, in addition to the 10 ”digital instrumentation. The Easy Link multimedia system ensures 4G, services such as Google Search and TomTom Infotrafic, “Over The Air” technology for automatic updating, remote vehicle management, real-time traffic information, door-to-door navigation, route sending to the vehicle, location auto, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. To underline the ample space on board for both rows of seats and the generous load compartment with a capacity of 518 liters.
Renault Arkana, engines
Moving on to the engines, you can choose between two engines, the 4-cylinder turbo petrol direct injection 1.3 TCe Micro Hybrid associated with an automatic transmission with double clutch Edc in the 140hp and 160hp steps and the Full Hybrid 145hp E-Tech version. The micro-hybrid engines are based on the 1.3 TCe 4-cylinder turbo petrol engines with direct injection. Micro-hybridization is achieved by adding an alternator-starter coupled to a 12v lithium-ion battery. This technology makes it possible to reduce fuel consumption by up to 8% and also CO2 emissions, while guaranteeing greater fluidity when restarting and better driving comfort.
Renault Arkana, level 2 autonomous driving
On the front of the driving assistants, the Renault Arkana is equipped with the Easy Drive package which includes Highway and Traffic Jam Companion (autonomous driving level 2), Adaptive Cruise Control, automatic high beam switch, active emergency braking with recognition of pedestrians and cyclists, sensor blind spot, recognition of road signs with speeding alert, lane departure alert and lane keeping assistance, 360 ° camera, active detection system of oncoming vehicles, parking assistance and Easy Park Assist .