Renault Arkana SUV Coupe is Finally Here

The all-new Renault Arkana has arrived in Australia, and is the first new model under new importer, the Ateco Group.

20,000 customers have ordered Arkana since its European launch in March this year, and is now available in Australia.

“All-new Arkana is the latest release from an exciting new product roll-out over the next five years from Renault,” said Glen Sealey, GM, Renault Australia.

“Arkana combines sleek styling and the SUV way of life for a dynamic drive without compromising on comfort or space. On style, size, safety features – and a luxury fit and finish – we see Arkana competing more with premium players, like the Audi Q3 Sportback, as well as the more traditional competitors.”

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ABOVE: All New Renault Arkana SUV Coupe

Outside:

The all-new Arkana is an SUV-coupe in the manner of Q3 Sportback, and BMW X2

The grille is flanked by LED Pure Vision lighting with C-shaped LED daytime running lights. Around the back, there is a sweeping tail-light design extends inwards to meet the Renault diamond.

There are 3 models: Zen, Intens and R.S. Line, with seven colours, including new colours of Zanzibar Blue and Valencia Orange.

All models have dual chrome exhaust tips, alloy wheel designs either chrome, gloss black or gun-metal grey matching highlights.

R.S. Line arrives in January 2022. It has a gun-metal grey horizontal feature that runs the front bumper and has a honeycomb grille with gun-metal skid plates.

Intens has an optional fully-opening sunroof, but is standard on the R.S Line. Both models can also be ordered with a contrasting black roof.

The Cabin

The interior has “premium” leather and suede upholstery in the Intens and R.S. Line. Front seats are electrically adjustable, heated and ventilated.

The infotainment system includes the Renault Easy Link system, with a floating 9.3” portrait or 7” tablet, depending on the model. Driver display screens are either 4.2” to 7”, with a fully-digital 10.25” instrument cluster available as an option.

Sound is via “Arkamys Auditorium Sound”, and includes Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®, There are 4 USB ports, and wireless phone charging for the R.S. Line.

There is more than 26-litres of cabin storage, climate-controlled air-conditioning, air purifier and rear air vents.

Renault claims the spacious cabin feels light and airy, with a large 485Ldoble-floored boot.

Engine and Power

Arkana has the 1.3-litre, turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine from Captur, but is retuned to provide 115kW and 262Nm. Front wheels are powered through a 7 speed DSG, or as Renault calls it, an efficient dual clutch (EDC) gearbox. Fuel economy of 6.0L/100k comes with a C02 output of 137g/k. T

You can customise you drive with three drive modes and eight ambient lighting colours.

Eco lowers fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by reducing performance levels. Sport mode increases performance and tightens up the steering. And finally, My Sense allows the driver to customise steering flexibility, interior ambient lighting and instrument panel layout.

TECHNOLOGY

All-new Arkana is based on the CMF-B, or common module family B-segment platform, the same as the recently-launched Renault Captur.

Driver assistance systems include:

active emergency braking with cyclist and pedestrian detection
lane keep assist
traffic sign recognition
adaptive cruise control with stop & go function
blind spot warning
easy park assist (semi automated parking ssistant)
automatic high-low beam headlights.
Rear cross traffic alert
front and rear curtain airbags
front and side chest airbags
5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Warranty and Service

Arkana comes with Renault’s 5 Year Easy Life Ownership package: 5 Years unlimited kilometre warranty, 5 capped price services (30,000km service interval), and 5 years Roadside Assistance when you service with an official Renault dealer.

Competitors:

Renault claims Arkana competes in thepremium segement with Audi Q3 Sportback, BMW X2 and in the mainstream segment with Mazda CX-30 and Volkswagen T-Roc.

Princing

Arkana: Zen at $33,990, Intens $37,490, R.S. Line $40,990 – all plus road costs.

The Zen Includes:

Renault Easy Drive – includes Active Emergency Braking with Pedestrian & Cyclist Detection; Forward Collision Warning; Safe Distance Warning, Lane Departure Warning; Lane Keep Assist; Traffic Sign Recognition, Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Easy Park Assist
Front, rear and side parking sensors with rear view camera
Electric parking brake
LED Pure Vision headlights
7” landscape multimedia touchscreen
4.2” digital driver display screen
Heated leather steering wheel
Black leatherette upholstery
Climate control air conditioning with air purifier
Arkamys Auditorium Sound System with Bluetooth® phone pairing
Apple Carplay® and Android Auto®
17” two-tone alloy wheels

Intens adds:

Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Over-Speed Prevention
Electric parking brake with auto-hold
9.3” Easy Link touchscreen with navigation system
7” digital driver display
Satellite navigation
Multi sense with 3 driving modes, 8 interior lighting options
Leather and suede upholstery
Heated and ventilated, electric adjustable front seats
18” two-tone alloy wheels

R.S. Line adds: (for customer delivery in January 2022)

Sunroof
Heated, perforated leather steering wheel
Frameless auto-dimming mirror
Wireless smartphone charger
Black leather and suede upholstery with red stitching
Gloss carbon-look interior trim
Rear privacy glass
18” two-tone alloy wheels with red accent
Gloss black trim on door mirrors, air deflectors, window trim
Front bumper with F1-inspired design blade
Lower door protection, and front and rear skid plates in gun metal

MANUFACTURING

The All-New Arkana is at Renault’s Busan plant in South Korea. This factory can make eight models at the same time.

TECHNICAL DATA

ENGINE TYPE	1.3 TCe 155
Fuel type minimum	91 RON unleaded
Maximum power (kW)	115 @ 5,500rpm
Maximum torque (Nm)	262 @ 2,250rpm
Number of cylinders/valves	4/16
Displacement (cc)	1,333
Gearbox	Dual-clutch 7sp automatic
Driven wheels	Front
Turning circle (m)	11.2
Front / rear disc brakes (mm)	280×24 / 260×8
Front / rear suspension	MacPherson Strut / Torsion beam axle
Tyre dimensions	215/60 R17 (Zen) 215/55 R18 (Intens / RS)
Top speed (km/h)	205
0-100km/h (s)	9.1
CO₂ (g/km)	137
Combined cycle (L/100km)	6.0
Fuel tank (L)	50
Kerb weight Zen / Intens / R.S. Line (kg)	1,354 / 1,358 / 1,362
Payload Zen / Intens / R.S. Line (kg)	538 / 534 / 530

DIMENSIONS

KEY MEASUREMENTS & CAPACITIES
Wheelbase (mm)	2,720
Overall length (mm)	4,568
Interior length (mm)	1,729
Front overhang (mm)	878
Rear overhang (mm)	970
Front track (mm)	1,562
Rear track (mm)	1,584
Overall width without/with door mirrors (mm)	1821 / 2034
Unladen height (mm)	1,571
Front elbow width (mm)	1,439
Rear elbow width (mm)	1,453
Front shoulder width (mm)	1,406
Rear shoulder width (mm)	1,397
Knee room in 2nd row (mm)	211
Headroom with / without sunroof (mm)	874 / 877
Minimum boot volume (litres)	353
Maximum boot volume including storage under floor (litres)	485
Maximum boot volume with seats folded down (litres)	1268