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About the Renault Arkana
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The 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.
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Power to Weight
83.64 - 85.25 kW/t
59.21 kW/t
214.35 kW/t
Boot Space
485 litres
130 litres
738 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.9 L/100km
0.7 L/100km
11.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
847 km
410 km
7,857 km
Price
$36,990 - $44,490
$27,990
$133,800
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 1 year
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,892 kg
1,835 kg
3,220 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
900 kg
300 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
198 mm
130 mm
229 mm
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2025 Renault Arkana Price
Evolution
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,990 |
Techno
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $40,490 |
Esprit Alpine
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $44,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Renault Arkana Specs
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2025 Renault Arkana Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Renault Arkana
The most fuel efficient Renault Arkana is the Esprit Alpine with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.3L Turbo and uses 5.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Renault Arkana | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Renault Arkana?
The Renault Arkana has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 30,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 Renault Arkana Warranty
What is the warranty on a Renault Arkana?
The Renault Arkana offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Renault Arkana FAQs
The cheapest Renault Arkana is the Evolution that starts from $36,990.
The most expensive Renault Arkana is the Esprit Alpine that starts from $44,490.
The best towing capacity of a Renault Arkana is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Evolution, Techno and Esprit Alpine.
The 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.