The Renault that ticks all the boxes: The Arkana, on paper, is everything UK car buyers are looking for in 2023

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We took our Arkana hybrid test car on a 1,000-mile trip to Ireland

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The subsiding roofline towards the rear of the car means there isn’t much in terms of head space

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Full hybrid Arkanas have just 480 litres of boot space with the rear backrests in the upright position

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Despite being a high-riding SUV, the suspension set-up is definitely tailored on the stiffer side of things.

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it's a little underwhelming in reality, especially against more colourful rivals...

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1,000-plus mile test – which incorporated all different road types – saw an average fuel efficiency of 49.8mpg

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