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 Mini Countryman Comparison
Renault Arkana
Mini Countryman
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2025 Renault
Arkana
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2025 Mini
Countryman
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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 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 CLASSIC (BEV)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
295 to 300 km
36L - 54L
90 to 410 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$37,500 - $45,000
$49,990 - $77,990
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing compared to iX1
- Punchy dual-motor drivetrain
- Plenty of space, personalisation
Misses
- Range could be better
- Interior not as plush as iX1
- Getting quite big for a 'Mini'...
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 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 100kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4500 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 220Nm - 494Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1350 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 81.4 | 94.6 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
