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
2024 Renault Arkana vs 2024 Peugeot 2008 Comparison
Renault Arkana
Peugeot 2008
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2024 Renault
Arkana
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2008
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Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Based on the Peugeot 2008 GT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
295 to 300 km
44L
194 to 286 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$37,500 - $45,000
$38,945 - $59,990
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Efficient, torquey turbo engine
- Plenty of technology inside
- Interior 'wow factor'
Misses
- Traction, transmission at low speeds
- Glitchy infotainment system
- Frustrating ergonomic quirks
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$750)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
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 | TURBO, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1199 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 96kW - 100kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 3673 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 230Nm - 260Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 81.4 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
