Renault Arkana 2021– car dimensions: 4568 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1576 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,336 kg. Braked towing is 900 kg.
The cabin has a 7-inch or 9.3-inch Easy Link touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Automatic climate control is fitted across grades. Cruise control with speed limiter comes standard, while adaptive cruise is on higher trims or optional. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera are standard. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection and lane keep assist are standard on all models. Blind spot warning is limited to higher grades or packs.
Boot space is 513 litres with seats up on mild-hybrid models and 480 litres on full-hybrid versions. Folding the rear seats expands it to 1296 litres or 1263 litres respectively. A movable boot floor is available on some versions for flexible loading.
Braked towing capacity reaches 900 kg on mild-hybrid models and 760 kg on full-hybrid versions. Unbraked towing is listed at 705 kg for thermal engines. Payload sits around 540 kg depending on the powertrain and equipment. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is noted in the specs.
The cabin offers an elevated driving position with good ergonomics and solid materials. Rear passengers get three proper seats and strong knee room. Automatic climate control with air purifier is standard, rear vents are fitted, and higher grades add heated front seats, power adjustment with lumbar support, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting choices and an optional glass sunroof that floods the space with light. Bose audio appears on top trims for a fuller sound.
Mild-hybrid and full-hybrid petrol powertrains available
Service every 12 months or 18,000 miles
Five-star Euro NCAP rating
Standard AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition and rear camera
Fuel use stays modest thanks to the mild-hybrid or full-hybrid set-ups. The full-hybrid version can run in electric mode for much of city driving and delivers the lower official consumption figures of the range.
Servicing follows a simple annual or mileage-based schedule that alternates minor and major visits. Renault offers fixed-price service plans to keep costs predictable.
Safety kit is strong from the base model upward. Every Arkana carries active emergency braking that spots pedestrians and cyclists, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, tyre-pressure monitoring and a reversing camera. Higher grades add blind-spot warning, adaptive cruise and rear cross-traffic alert. The car carries a five-star Euro NCAP result.
Daily ownership is straightforward. The boot is usefully large with a flexible floor, the hybrid system needs no external charging, and the standard safety net plus optional packs make the car easy to live with on longer trips or family duties.
Length 4568 mm, Width 1820 mm, Height 1576 mm, Wheelbase 2720 mm (Arkana 2021 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Renault New Arkana Dimensions and technical data PDF, UK press kit and brochures.