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 Mazda CX-30 Comparison
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2024 Renault
Arkana
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2024 Mazda
CX-30
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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 Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
295 km
48L - 51L
302 to 347 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$41,000 - $45,000
$33,940 - $48,340
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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
- Premium interior feel
- Smooth powertrain
- Meaningful upgrade over Touring
Misses
- Frustrating touchscreen ergonomics
- Small boot
- Thirsty in town
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 | ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 114kW - 139kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 200Nm - 252Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 13 | |
