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 2022 Suzuki S-Cross Comparison
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2024 Renault
Arkana
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2022 Suzuki
S-Cross
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Based on the Suzuki S-Cross ALLGRIP PRESTIGE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
295 to 330 km
47L
277 to 291 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$41,000 - $45,000
$30,990 - $32,740
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production 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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun-to-drive, light weight
- Good ride and handling
- Playful turbocharged engine
Misses
- $RRP worth negotiating
- Prestige not worth the extra $4k
- No cheaper FWD model
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)
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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 DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.9 | |
