Very Good
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 Volkswagen T-Cross Comparison
Renault Arkana
Volkswagen T-Cross
2025 Renault
Arkana
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2025 Volkswagen
T-Cross
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Renault Arkana reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Based on the Volkswagen T-Cross
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
295 to 300 km
40L
224 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$36,990 - $45,000
$34,990 - $41,490
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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
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)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 85kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 200Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 81.4 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
