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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
Renault Arkana
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2025 Renault
Arkana
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2025 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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How they stack...
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Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ASPIRE PHEV (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
295 to 300 km
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$37,500 - $45,000
$31,990 - $56,490
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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
- Confident on-road behaviour
- Spacious rear seats and boot
- Potential to be a bargain buy
Misses
- Old, uninviting interior
- Shortish EV-only range
- Thirsty when battery runs out
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)
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 2.4L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 110kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 81.4 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
