7.7
2022 Renault Arkana R.S. Line review
The Renault Arkana makes a style statement in flagship R.S. Line guise, but does it go beyond just turning heads?
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Mike Costello
2022 Renault Arkana vs 2024 BMW X1 Comparison
Renault Arkana
BMW X1
2022 Renault
Arkana
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2024 BMW
X1
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Based on the Renault Arkana R.S. LINE
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
330 km
54L
351 to 421 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$60,400 - $90,900
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Standout design inside and out
- Pretty well-specified for the price
- Decent handling in corners
Misses
- Not a particularly practical cabin
- Dual-clutch auto needs some tuning
- Blind spots from the driver's seat
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$750)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4400 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 11 | |
