7.7
2022 Renault Arkana R.S. Line review
The Renault Arkana makes a style statement in flagship R.S. Line guise, but does it go beyond just turning heads?
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Mike Costello
2023 Renault Arkana vs 2024 Suzuki Vitara Comparison
Renault Arkana
Suzuki Vitara
2023 Renault
Arkana
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2024 Suzuki
Vitara
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Based on the Renault Arkana R.S. LINE
Based on the Suzuki Vitara TURBO ALLGRIP
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
330 km
47L
273 to 291 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$29,990 - $40,990
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Standout design inside and out
- Pretty well-specified for the price
- Decent handling in corners
Misses
- Not a particularly practical cabin
- Dual-clutch auto needs some tuning
- Blind spots from the driver's seat
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Turbo performance, keen dynamics
- Fun colour options
- Decent boot given its compact dimensions
Misses
- Turbo AllGrip is too expensive
- Budget interior feel, sub-par infotainment
- Sorely lacking in assistance tech at this price point
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)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,340)
Colours Available
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1333 | 1373 - 1586 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.3L | 1.4L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW | 86kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 262Nm | 156Nm - 220Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2250 | 1500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 11 | |
