Renault Korea Launches Coupe-Type SUV Arcana Upgrade 2026..From 23 million won
Apr 01, 2025
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The stylish coupe-type SUV Renault Arcana will be reborn as a 2026 model, and the powertrain is composed of two types: "E-Tech Hybrid" and "1.6 GTe" and optimized the specifications for each trim.
The 2026 "Arcana E-Tech Hybrid," which can be purchased from KRW 28.499 million (price reflecting eco-friendly vehicle tax benefits and individual consumption tax cuts), has a serial-parallel hybrid drive system with dual motors and the latest convenience and safety functions like the Grand Corleos E-Tech hybrid.
Arcana E-Tech hybrid was developed by combining the hybrid technology know-how of Renault Group F1 machine. Clutchless multimode gearboxes using a combination of two electric motors and four engine shifts are combined with dual motor systems and 1.6 gasoline engines to balance smooth and fast shifts as well as high energy efficiency and dynamic driving performance.
Arcana E-Tech hybrids, which utilize all hybrid modes of serial, parallel, and serial-parallel depending on the driving environment, boast excellent fuel efficiency, especially in urban sections.
The official fuel economy is 17.5km/l in the city center, 17.3km/l in the highway, 17.4km/l in the city center, 17.4km/l in the city for 18-inch tires, and 16.6km/l in the highway, 17.0km/l in the city center. Moreover, there are many evaluations that the performance cost, which is operated and verified by existing purchasing customers, is significantly higher than the official fuel economy.
For the 2026 Arcana E-Tech hybrid, "esprit Alpine," which combines the heritage and sporty style of Alpine, a flagship sports car brand that operates the Formula 1 (F1) team at Renault Group, has been added as the top new trim.
The Arcana E-Tech Hybrid's Espri Alpin trim features a new satin urban gray exterior color, along with design elements of Espri Alpin's own, including a dedicated side emblazard, a satin gray F1 blade bumper, an 18-inch dynamic black two-tone dark tinted alloy wheel, and a sports pedal, and rear spoiler.
A premium microfiber seat with a blue-colored stitch symbolizing alpine is also applied to the front seat. In addition, to commemorate the new addition of the Espri Alpin trim, a limited number plate with a unique number from 1 to 290 will be added to the dashboard in the passenger seat position for the initial shipment model with a limit of 290 units.
The openR link 9.3" navigation system, which can wirelessly connect Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto, provides real-time TAP navigation information on a large horizontal display with a surface area of 272 ㎠.
Real-time T-map information can also be found in the 10.25" TFT cluster to help drivers' driving convenience and safety. In addition, assist calls and wireless software updates (OTA), which allow 24-hour call center connection in case of emergency, are also available.
The Arcana E-Tech hybrid provides a driving assistance system that helps to drive conveniently safely. In particular, the 2026 Arcana E-Tech hybrid has an Driving Fatigue Alert System (DDAW) and a MYSAFETY button that can turn on and off ADAS functions added to the entire trim basic specification. In addition, depending on the trim, ▲High Speedway and Congestion Driving Assistance (HTA): Adaptive Cruise Control (Stop and Restart) and Lane Maintenance Assistance (LCA) ▲ AutoHold ▲ Emergency Braking Assistance (AEBS, Vehicle/Pedestrian/Bicycle Rider Detection) ▲ Inter-vehicle Distance Alert System (BSW) ▲ Blind Spot Alert System (RCTA) ▲ Rear Intersection Crash Alert System (LDW) ▲ Lane Departure Assistance System (LKA) ▲ Automatic High Beam (AHL) ▲ Queue Code, etc. are standard.
In addition, it boasts superior safety compared to its peers with a KNCAP grade 1 and a Euro NCAP (European Automobile Safety Assessment) grade of 60 points (full score, 100%) in the crash safety assessment category.
The 1,600 cc gasoline model 'Arcana 1.6 GTe', which can be purchased from 23 million won (price reflecting individual consumption tax cuts), has been adjusted to techno and iconics since 2026, and has newly installed 18-inch wheel & tire and auto hold functions in the basic specifications of the iconics.
In addition, a new Carmel Brown-colored faux leather sheet with high customer preference has been added to the selection specification on the Iconic trim of the 2026 Arcana E-Tech hybrid and 1.6 GTe models.
The price of the 2026 Renault Arcana, which is scheduled to start delivering customers from mid-April, is KRW 28.499 million for the E-Tech hybrid model, reflecting eco-friendly vehicle tax benefits and individual consumption tax cuts, ▲ Techno's KRW 28.499 million ▲ Iconic's KRW 32.139 million ▲ Esprit Alpine's KRW 3.419 million. 1.6 GTe can be found at 23 million won for ▲ Techno ▲ 26.4 million won for reflecting individual consumption tax cuts.
Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
