The facelifted Renault Arkana is now available, bringing tweaked styling details and a reshuffled lineup.
Gone are the Zen, Intens and R.S. Line, with the new lineup now comprising Techno and Esprit Alpine trims. The only available engine continues to be a turbocharged 1.3-litre petrol four-cylinder.
The range now opens at $41,000 before on-road costs for the Techno, which is the same price as the defunct mid-range Intens.
However, Renault has confirmed an entry-level Evolution trim will arrive “at a later date”.
It’s unclear when a hybrid version will finally be introduced in Australia. Renault Australia has previously indicated a hybrid Arkana is coming.
The new Esprit Alpine has a unique look which includes twin black exhaust outlets; translucent, smoky tail lights; 19-inch alloy wheels; and gloss black window trims.
Inside, there are suede-style door trims, Alpine Blue stitching elements throughout the cabin, and ‘Tricolore’ stitching on the perforated steering wheel.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| Renault Arkana Techno | $41,000 |
| Renault Arkana Esprit Alpine | $45,000 |
Drivetrains
| Specifications | Renault Arkana |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.3L turbocharged four-cylinder |
| Power | 115kW @ 5500rpm |
| Torque | 262Nm @ 2250rpm |
| Transmission | Seven-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Driven wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h time | 9.1 seconds |
| Braked towing capacity | 900kg |
| Unbraked towing capacity | 715kg |
Efficiency
| Specifications | Renault Arkana |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 5.9L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 50L |
| Fuel requirement | 91 RON regular unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 133g per 100km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6 |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Renault Arkana |
|---|---|
| Length | 4568mm |
| Width | 2034mm (incl. mirrors) 1821mm (excl. mirrors) |
| Height | 1571mm |
| Wheelbase | 2720mm |
| Cargo capacity | 485L (seats up) 1268L (rear seats folded) |
| Kerb weight | 1349kg |
Servicing and Warranty
| Running costs | Renault Arkana |
|---|---|
| Warranty | Five-year, unlimited-kilometre |
| Roadside assistance | Five years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 30,000km |
| Capped price servicing | Five years |
| Total capped price service cost | $2385 |
Safety
The Renault Arkana has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2019 on the related Captur.
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 96 per cent (36.8 out of 38) |
| Child occupant protection | 85 per cent (42.0 out of 49) |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 75 per cent (36.1 out of 48) |
| Safety assist | 72 per cent (9.4 out of 13) |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic sign recognition
- Surround-view camera
- Front, rear and side parking sensors
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
Standard Equipment
There are two trim levels in the updated Arkana range.
Esprit Alpine
The Techno comes standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels
- Space-saver spare
- Grey front and rear skid plates
- Front bumper with body-coloured ‘F1-inspired’ blade
- Chrome window trims
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Electric park brake with auto hold
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 9.3-inch portrait-oriented infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- Six-speaker Arkamys sound system
- Wireless phone charger
- Ambient lighting (eight colours)
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Paddle shifters
- Climate control
- 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar
- 6-way power passenger seat
- Heated front seats
- Leather upholstery with ‘suedette shoulders’, cream stitching
- 60:40 split/fold rear seats
- Textured chrome interior trim
The Esprit Alpine adds:
- 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels
- Gloss black window trims
- Privacy glass
- Sunroof
- Eight-speaker Bose sound system
- Black ‘suede-style’ and leatherette upholstery
- Blue stitching details
- ‘Slate-look’ interior trim
- Heated steering wheel
- Frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror
A sunroof is a $1500 option on the Techno.
Colours
Solid White paint is standard.
The following metallic finishes are available for an extra $750:
- Universal White (Techno only)
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Night Blue
- Zanzibar Blue
- Flame Red
A black roof is a $600 option.
