The SUV-coupe combo craze is in full swing in the premium segment, but until now it was pretty much non-existent in more mainstream models. Renault is rectifying that through the introduction of the Arkana, which takes the firm’s SUV roots and gives it a sharply sloping roofline, all in the name of style.
Renault’s range has smart design so it’s well-placed to take the risk of seeing if this particular niche works outside of the pricier markets.
The eagle-eyed amongst you might recognise the Arkana name – Renault has used it before, albeit on a model sold solely in Russia since 2019. It might look vaguely similar to that model, too, but Renault says it’s 95 per cent new.