

James Wong
2025 Renault Arkana review
Pros
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Cons
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
1 Year Ago
The new Renault Arkana is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $36,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Evolution variant and topping out at $44,490 for the Esprit Alpine.
There are 3 variants of the Arkana available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2025.
The Renault Arkana is only available with an null motor that produces 115kW and 262Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Arkana is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
Good
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The Renault Arkana comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Evolution and the most expensive being Esprit Alpine.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,568 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,821 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,034 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,571 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 543 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Renault Arkana Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.


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Renault Arkana
The cheapest Renault Arkana is the Evolution that starts from $36,990.
See all Renault Arkana PricingThe most expensive Renault Arkana is the Esprit Alpine that starts from $44,490.
See all Renault Arkana PricingThe best towing capacity of a Renault Arkana is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Evolution, Techno and Esprit Alpine.
See all Renault Arkana towing capacityThe largest Renault Arkana is the Evolution which measures 1821mm wide, 4568mm in length and sits 1571mm tall.
The most powerful Renault Arkana is the Evolution which has 115kW of power from its 1.3L Turbo engine.
The Renault Arkana is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Renault Arkana is the Evolution which weighs 1892 kg (kerb weight).
The Renault Arkana uses Unleaded.
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