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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 Nissan Qashqai Comparison
Renault Arkana
Nissan Qashqai
2022 Renault
Arkana
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2024 Nissan
Qashqai
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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 Nissan Qashqai TI e-POWER (HYBRID)
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Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
55L
330 km
55L
286 to 336 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$34,390 - $52,590
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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
- (Generally) refined hybrid system
- Impressive interior design
- Solid real-world efficiency
Misses
- No getting away from the price
- Not quite as efficient as some rivals
- Engine can be coarse at times
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
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Platinum
- Burgundy
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Magnetic Blue
- Pearl Black
ST+ grades and above can be optioned with two tone designs, namely:
- Ivory Pearl with Pearl Black Roof
- Pearl Black with Gun Metallic Roof
- Fuji Sunset Red with Pearl Black Roof
- Two-tone Ceramic Grey with Pearl Black Roof
- Magnetic Blue with Pearl Black Roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1332 - 1497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 250Nm - 330Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 8 - 10.3 | |
