Renault Arkana 1.6 E-Tech FHEV 145 Esprit Alpine 5dr Auto Hybrid Estate, , The tall seating position gives great visibility of the road ahead in congested areas, and there is a good level of standard safety kit for all cars, including active emergency braking, traffic-sign recognition, lane-departure warning and lane-keep assistance systems. The mash-up of coupe-inspired styling and SUV stance is a popular format in the premium sector, with the likes of the BMW X4, Audi Q5 Sportback and Mercedes GLC Coupe all putting a sleeker spin on their boxier, more conventional relatives. Renault is now doing the same for compact crossovers, the new Arkana sharing its basis with the popular Captur to combine a chunky, high-riding stance with a sportier roofline. Though theres no plug-in option as there is on the Captur the Arkana offers mild and full hybrid versions, the latter under Renaults E-Tech branding.