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Renault Arkana Estate 1.6 E-Tech FHEV 145 Esprit Alpine 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	Techno esprit alpine
Price	£31,695
Battery Capacity	1.2
Engine Power - BHP	142
Acceleration	10.8
Top Speed	107 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	57.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	108
Length	4568 mm
Width	1820 mm
Height	1576 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	480 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1435 kg

Driver Convenience

10" TFT Driver information display
Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go
Blind spot warning
Bluetooth system
Driver drowsiness alert system
EASY LINK 9.3" portrait touchscreen with 3D navigation, hybrid voice recoginition and applications store
Eco mode
EV button to activate pure mode
Fixed speed limiter 180km/h
Front and rear parking sensors
Gear change indicator
Lane departure warning
Lane keep assist
Multi-sense - 3 driving modes and 8 ambient lighting
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear view camera
Renault automatic emergency assist
Traffic sign recognition with over speed prevention
Trip computer
Variable assistance electric power steering
Wireless phone charger
Wireless Smartphone Integration includes Apple CarPlay and Android auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Start/stop system

Entertainment

Arkamys classic sound system with 6 speakers
DAB radio
USB port

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic full LED headlights
Automatic high / low beam
Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Black door mirrors
Black side door protection with chrome insert
Body colour rear boot spoiler
Body coloured bumpers
C-shaped LED front signature lighting (333 high)
Chrome decopart on wing (fender molding)
Chrome window lower lining
Double exhaust glossy black tailpipes elements
Electrically adjustable and foldable door mirrors with defrosting,temperature sensor and automatically fold when vehicle closure
Esprit alpine exterior styling
Esprit alpine F1 blade bumper
Exterior chrome enhancement
Extra tinted rear windows and tailgate
Frameless rear view mirror
Front and rear electric windows
Front driver window with one touch facility and anti-pinch function
Front grille with chrome on upper part
Grey front and rear skid plates
Heated rear window
Rear windscreen wiper
Shiny black shark fin antenna
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

1/3-2/3 foldable fixed bench
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Automatic climate control with combined filter, humidity sensor and AQS
Black interior roof lining
Central console with storage
Esprit alpine interior styling
Esprit alpine TEP artificial leather/suede upholstery
Foldable armrest with 2 cup holder in rear passenger seats
Front and rear head restraints
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
ISOFIX child seat fixing points on rear outermost seats
LED front and rear roof lights
Power adjustable driver and passenger seat with lumbar adjustable drivers seat
Rear air vents
Single front passenger seat
Sun visor with enlighted vanity mirror
Synthetic leather steering wheel
Variable boot floor

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Active emergency braking system
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
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 brake distribution
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
Front and rear no seatbelt warning sound
Front curtain airbags
Front head airbags
Front seatbelt pretensioner
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

19" Esprit alpine(elixir) 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	108
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	110
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	108

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	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	60.1

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	17E
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	24
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	225/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ESPRIT ALPINE DIAMOND CUT
Wheel Type	19" 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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