The new Renault Arkana E-Tech full hybrid is available to order now priced from £26,995 OTR.

The new Renault Arkana E-Tech full hybrid is available to order now priced from £26,995 OTR

The latest generation model also marks the introduction of a range-topping Esprit Alpine version. Alongside the Evolution and Techno trims, the Esprit Alpine model benefits from an enhanced standard specification and styling.

Designed as a hybrid from the ground up, the distinctive Arkana plays a pivotal role in the brand’s offering in the C-segment, alongside the all new Megane E-Tech 100% electric and the all new Austral E-Tech full hybrid.

The Evolution, starting the Arkana range at £26,995 OTR, features a C-shaped LED front lighting signature, automatic headlights with high/low beam, 17-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and folding heated door mirrors, and tinted rear windows. Standard equipment also includes an electronic parking brake, automatic climate control, hands-free keycard, 7-inch driver information display, and 7-inch Easy Link infotainment system with navigation and wireless smartphone connectivity with both Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®.

Evolution trim also features active emergency braking system, traffic sign recognition with overspeed prevention, cruise control with speed limiter, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, hill start assist, rear parking sensors, rear view camera, and automatic wipers with rain sensors.

At £28,995 OTR, the Techno adds blind spot warning, front and rear parking sensors, rear cross traffic alert, and electronic parking brake with auto-hold function. The interior, meanwhile, gains an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, 10-inch driver information display, 9.3-inch Easy Link portrait display with voice recognition, three Multi-Sense driving modes with eight ambient lighting colours, a foldable rear armrest with cupholders, black headlining, and sustainably-produced TEP artificial leather upholstery. From the outside, the Techno is marked out by 18-inch alloy wheels, extra-tinted rear windows and tailgate, and an aerodynamic F1® blade on the front bumper.

At the top of the range and priced at £31,295 OTR, the Esprit Alpine adds unique 19-inch alloy wheels, black door mirrors, a bespoke Esprit Alpine F1 blade, double exhaust tailpipes in gloss black, and special Esprit Alpine exterior detailing.

Seven exterior paintwork options are available: Glacier White, Pearl White, Metallic Grey, Metallic Black, Flame Red, Zanzibar Red, and a new shade, Midnight Blue.

All versions are powered by the E-Tech full hybrid 145hp powertrain. It combines two electric motors (36kW main motor and an 18 kW High-Voltage Starter Generator) with a four-cylinder 1.6-litre 69kW (94hp) petrol engine via a smart multi-mode clutch-less gearbox and a 1.2kWh battery.

The new Renault Arkana E-Tech full hybrid starts off in electric mode by default and can run on pure electric power for up to 80% of the time in city driving, resulting in CO2 emissions from 105g/km.