7.7
2025 Renault Arkana review
The new Renault Arkana gets tweaked looks and added kit with a dash of spirit from the Alpine performance division.
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James Wong
Renault Arkana vs BMW X2 Comparison
Renault Arkana
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Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Based on the BMW X2 xDRIVE20i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
295 km
45L - 57L
270 to 462 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$41,000 - $45,000
$65,100 - $89,219
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Pretty good value
- Great performance, refinement balance
- Big gains in quality, practicality and tech
Misses
- Ticking options can get pricey
- Rear end design may polarise
- No ANCAP safety rating... yet
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,385)
- Roof Rails - High-gloss Shadowline (+$462)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 141kW - 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5000 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 280Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
