2022 Renault Arkana price and specs: New MG ZS, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, Mitsubishi ASX, Subaru XV and rival Nissan Qashqai offer 'coupe' styling

Since its launch, the Arkana has been the only coupe-style model in the mainstream small SUV segment.

Renault Australia has added a new small SUV to its lineup, and the coupe-style Arkana is looking to replace the slow-selling Kadjar by standing out in one of its most competitive segments.

The Arkana is available in three flavors, with the entry-level Zen starting at $33,990 plus travel expenses, while the mid-range Intens and the flagship RS Line cost $37,490 and $40,990 respectively. It should be noted that the latter will be available from January.

All versions of the Arkana are equipped with a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine producing 115 kW at 5500 rpm and 262 Nm of torque at 2250 rpm.

Driven to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, Arkana's combined fuel consumption is 6.0 l/100 km and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are 137 g/km.

Zen comes standard with LED headlights and daytime running lights, dual-tone 17-inch alloy wheels, 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, Arkamys Auditorium audio system, 4.2-inch multifunction display, heated steering wheel, climate control. control and faux leather upholstery.

Advanced driver assistance systems extend to autonomous emergency braking (with pedestrian and cyclist detection), lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control (with stop and go), traffic sign recognition, high beam assist, blind spot monitoring, parking, rear view camera and parking sensors.

Intens adds three driving modes, two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels, a 9.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, satellite navigation, a 7.0-inch multifunction display, heated and cooled power front seats, leather and suede upholstery, ambient light. lighting and rear cross traffic warning.

Meanwhile, the RS Line also gets a body kit (including front and rear Gun Metal skid plates), rear privacy glass, glossy black exterior accents, a sunroof, wireless smartphone charging, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a glossy carbon fiber interior. undercut.

The RS Line sunroof can be fitted to the Intens, while both can be upgraded with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster to really put pressure on the competing MG ZS, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, Mitsubishi ASX, Subaru XV and Nissan Qashqai.

For reference, the Arkana is a bit big for a small SUV: it is 4568mm long (with a 2720mm wheelbase), 1821mm wide and 1571mm high, and has a boot capacity of 485 liters, although it can be expanded to 1268 liters. the back bench is folded.

2022 Renault Arkana prices excluding travel expenses