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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Renault Arkana vs Mazda CX-30 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Based on the Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP VISION (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
295 to 300 km
48L - 51L
302 to 347 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$37,500 - $45,000
$33,940 - $48,460
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Upscale interior
- Good handling
- Generally slick technology
Misses
- High fuel consumption
- Sporty ride at odds with so-so powertrain
- Not the most spacious small SUV
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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 81.4 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
