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 MG ZS Comparison
Renault Arkana
MG ZS
2025 Renault
Arkana
vs
2025 MG
ZS
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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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Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
295 to 300 km
41L - 55L
193 to 1172 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$37,500 - $45,000
$22,990 - $36,990
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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
NA
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)
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1495 - 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 | 81kW - 158kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 140Nm - 465Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 81.4 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
