2021 Renault Arkana Coupe Crossover UK Pricing Announced, Starts At £25,300

The 2021 Renault Arkana can now be pre-ordered in the United Kingdom, where the coupe crossover is available in three trim levels, with an all-hybrid powertrain family.

Sitting at the lower end of the range is the Arkana Iconic. It starts at £25,300 ($35,824) and features standard 17-inch alloy wheels, parking sensors at both ends, LED headlights with dusk-sensing function, automatic windscreen wipers, a 7-inch infotainment system with Bluetooth, DAB, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 4.2-inch TFT driver information display, automatic air-con, and a generous amount of safety gear.

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The Arkana S Edition is the mid-spec level and comes from £27,600 ($39,081). Paying the premium over the entry-level model will get customers 18-inch wheels, a 9.3-inch infotainment system with traffic information and Google search, and a 7-inch driver information display. Standard equipment also includes a leather wrapped steering wheel, extra tinted rear windows, eight ambient lighting colors, three driving modes, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and black cloth and synthetic leather upholstery.

Bringing sportier accents on the outside, glossy black side mirror caps and lower window trim, leather and suede-effect front sports seats with leather stitching, perforated leather on the steering wheel, carbon-effect accents, black roof lining, heated front seats and steering wheel, aluminum pedals, frameless rearview mirror and hands-free parking, the R.S. Line is the range-topping model. Pricing starts at £29,900 ($42,337).

The powertrain range consists of two hybridized petrol units. The TCe 140 features micro-hybrid technology and is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It combines a 1.3-liter engine with a 12-volt starter generator, offers 140 PS (138 HP / 103 kW) and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft), and enables a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in 9.8 seconds. The E-Tech hybrid brings a 1.6-liter engine, two small electric motors and a 1.2 kWh lithium-ion battery, and develops 145 PS (143 HP / 107 kW), as well as 148 Nm (109 lb-ft) of torque from the petrol mill and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) from the electric motors.