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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 Seltos Comparison
Renault Arkana
Kia Seltos
2022 Renault
Arkana
vs
2024 Kia
Seltos
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.7
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Based on the Renault Arkana R.S. LINE
Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
330 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$29,850 - $45,270
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
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
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 12.5 | |
