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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 Honda HR-V Comparison
Renault Arkana
Honda HR-V
2022 Renault
Arkana
vs
2024 Honda
HR-V
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Renault Arkana R.S. LINE
Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
330 km
40L
172 to 248 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$34,900 - $42,900
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive refinement
- Magic Seats bring real practicality gains
- Spacious, attractive cabin
Misses
- Lack of a centre rear seatbelt is a copout
- No spare wheel
- Not the cheapest small hybrid SUV
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)
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Colours Available
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 89kW - 96kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 145Nm - 253Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 3500 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.6 - 13.5 | |
