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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 Kia Niro Comparison
Renault Arkana
Kia Niro
2022 Renault
Arkana
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2024 Kia
Niro
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Renault Arkana R.S. LINE
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
330 km
42L
168 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
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$45,000 - $72,360
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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
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
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)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 0.0, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 144Nm - 255Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 14 | |
