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 Honda HR-V Comparison
Renault Arkana
Honda HR-V
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2025 Renault
Arkana
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2025 Honda
HR-V
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How they stack...
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Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV X
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
295 to 300 km
40L
172 to 248 km
Warranty
5 year
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8 year
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MSRP
$37,500 - $45,000
$33,044 - $40,811
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-notch build quality
- Quietly efficient driving
- Versatile second-row Magic Seats
Misses
- Only four seats
- Not quite as sturdy as a ZR-V
- A bit expensive for what you get
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)
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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 89kW - 96kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 145Nm - 253Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 81.4 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
