

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 available in Australia from $36,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Evolution variant and topping out at $44,490 for the Esprit Alpine variant.
There are 3 variants of the Arkana available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2025.
The new Arkana is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
The Renault Arkana is only available with a petrol engine that produces 115kW and 262Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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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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2025
$36,990
2025
$40,490
2024
$41,000
2025
$44,490
2024
$45,000
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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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The cheapest Renault Arkana is the Evolution variant that starts from $36,990.
See all Renault Arkana PricingThe most expensive Renault Arkana is the Esprit Alpine variant that starts from $44,490.
See all Renault Arkana PricingThe best towing capacity of a Renault Arkana is 900 kg shared by all variants.
See all Renault Arkana towing capacityThe largest Renault Arkana is the Evolution variant which measures 1821mm wide, 4568mm in length and sits 1571mm tall.
All variants of the Renault Arkana have a maximum power of 115kW and 262nm of torque.
The Renault Arkana is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Renault Arkana is the Evolution variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1892 kg.
The Renault Arkana uses Unleaded Petrol.
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