The Renault Arkana continues to arrive in new markets throughout the world, most recently in Australia. In Australia, the Arkana will be available in three trim levels.
All versions are powered by a 1.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 154 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 262 Newton-meters of torque at 2,250 rpm. This engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The Arkana crossover also has three driving modes that may be customized.
Renault Easy Drive, which incorporates Active Emergency Braking with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Safe Distance Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, is a key feature of the entry-level Arkana. Adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, LED headlights, a 7-inch infotainment display, a 4.2-inch gauge display, a heated leather steering wheel, and 17-inch alloys are also standard.
Mid-range standard specifications on the Arkana Intens Rear cross-traffic alert, over-speed prevention, an electric parking brake with auto-hold, a 9.3-inch infotainment screen, a 7-inch digital driver display, satnav, multi-sense with three driving modes and eight ambient lighting options, leather and suede upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and 18-inch two-tone wheels.
Sunroof, heated and perforated leather steering wheel, frameless auto-dimming mirror, wireless charger, red stitching, fake carbon fiber highlights, rear privacy glass, 18-inch two-tone wheels, gloss lack exterior trim, and front and rear skid plates are standard on the range-topping Arkana R.S. Line.
The Zen is the initial model, followed by the Intens and the flagship R.S. Line. The Zen starts at AU$33,990, goes up to AU$37,490 for the Intens, and peaks out at AU$40,990 for the R.S. Line.