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Renault Arkana Estate 1.6 E-Tech full hybrid 145 Evolution 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	evolution
Price	£28,405
Battery Capacity	1.2
Engine Power - BHP	142
Acceleration	10.8
Top Speed	107 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	60.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	105
Length	4568 mm
Width	1820 mm
Height	1576 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1435 kg

Driver Convenience

7" TFT Driver information display
Bluetooth system
Cruise control and speed limiter
EASY LINK 7" touchscreen
Eco mode
EV button to activate pure mode
Gear change indicator
Lane departure warning
Lane keep assist
Rear parking sensors and rear view camera
Renault automatic emergency assist
Smartphone integration compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Traffic sign recognition
Trip computer
Variable assistance electric power steering

Entertainment

Arkamys classic sound system with 6 speakers
DAB radio
USB port

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Automatic full LED headlights
Automatic headlights
Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Black side door protection with chrome insert
Body colour door mirrors
Body colour rear boot spoiler
Body coloured bumpers
C-shaped LED front signature lighting (222 eco)
Chrome decopart on wing (fender molding)
Dark grey front and rear skid plates
Front and rear electric windows
Front driver window with one touch facility and anti-pinch function
Front grille with chrome on upper part
Heated rear window
Rear windscreen wiper
Shiny black shark fin antenna
Tinted rear windows

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
60:40 split and fixed base rear seats
Automatic climate control with combined filter, humidity sensor and AQS
Central console with storage
Cloth upholstery
Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
Front and rear head restraints
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
ISOFIX child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats
Rear air vents
Single front passenger seat
Standard bulb front and rear roof lights
Synthetic leather steering wheel
Variable boot floor

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
ABS+EBA
Active emergency braking system
B Brake Mode - One pedal driving with increased regenerative braking
Distance warning alert
Driver airbag
Driver and passenger front and side airbag deactivation
Driver and passenger side airbags
Driver height adjustable seat belt
Electronic parking brake
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
Front and rear no seatbelt warning sound
Front curtain airbags
Front head airbags
Hill start assist
Passenger airbag
Sound for pedestrian (1 to 30 kph)
Tyre pressure warning light

Security

Anti drill door locks and locking fuel cap
Central door locking
Deadlocking system
Hands free keycard with Keyless access and start
RAID (Renault Anti-Intruder Device) automatic door locking
Rear side wing door and window child locking function (front driver door control panel)
Thatcham alarm

Wheels

17" Bahamas diamond cut alloy wheels

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.2
Battery Type	Lithium-ion

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	105
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	106
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	105

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	78
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	83.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	60.1

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	15E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	75
NCAP Safety Assist %	74
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.8
Engine Power - BHP	142
Engine Torque - NM	148
Engine Torque - RPM	3600
Top Speed	107 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	BAHAMAS
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1576 mm
Length	4568 mm
Wheelbase	2720 mm
Width	1820 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2034 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1961 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1263 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Max. Loading Weight	526 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	760
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1435 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.2 m

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