Renault Arkana
| Renault Arkana | |
|---|---|
_IMG_5628.jpg) 2020 Renault Arkana (CMF-B version) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Renault Mégane Conquest (countries of former Yugoslavia) Renault Samsung XM3 (South Korea, 2020–2022) Renault XM3 (South Korea, 2022–present) |
| Production | 2020–present (South Korea) 2019–2022 (Russia) 2020–2022 (Ukraine) 2021–present (Kazakhstan) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Busan (Renault Samsung Motors/Renault Korea) Russia: Moscow (Renault Russia) Ukraine: Zaporizhia (ZAZ) Kazakhstan: Kostanay (SaryarkaAvtoProm) |
| Designer | David Durand[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door coupé SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (B0+ platform) |
| Platform | B0+ platform (Russia) CMF-B HS platform |
| Related | Renault Captur (Global Access) (B0+ platform) Dacia Duster (B0+ platform) Renault Captur II (CMF-B platform) Renault Clio V (CMF-B platform) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.3 L H5Ht I4 turbo Petrol hybrid: 1.6 L H4M I4 |
| Electric motor | 12V electric motor/generator micro-hybridization solution (MHEV) 2x PMSM's (E-Tech) |
| Power output | 141 bhp; 143 PS (105 kW) (E-Tech Hybrid) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual X-Tronic CVT 7-speed DCT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | FHEV (E-Tech Hybrid) MHEV (1.3 turbo version) |
| Battery | 1.2 kWh Li-ion (E-Tech Hybrid) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm (107.1 in) |
| Length | 4,545 mm (178.9 in) (B0+ platform) 4,570 mm (179.9 in) (CMF-B platform) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,576 mm (62.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,370–1,571 kg (3,020–3,463 lb) |
The Renault Arkana is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) with a sloping rear roofline produced by the French manufacturer Renault.[2] The car debuted in May 2019 in Russia as a car based on the older Dacia/Renault Duster B0 platform. Another separate version of the vehicle was introduced in South Korea in February 2020 as the Renault Samsung XM3 (Renault XM3 since 2022), and is based on a more advanced CMF-B platform. The latter version of the Arkana was later introduced in core European market in September 2020.
Renault stated the name "Arkana" derives from the Latin arcanum, meaning secret.[3]
Design
The Renault Arkana's interior is laid out in a similar way to the cabins in the Renault Zoe and Clio. There's a pronounced centre console with three heating and ventilation controls ahead of the gear selector, and a digital driver's display behind the steering wheel. This screen measures 4.2, 7.0 or 10.2 inches, depending on which model you pick, and is joined by a 7.0- or 9.3-inch portrait central touchscreen. The Renault Arkana is the brand's first coupé SUV and is available as a hybrid from the outset.[4]
Versions
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Russia
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The Arkana debuted in Russia in May 2019. For the Russian market, it is assembled by Renault Russia at its Moscow plant[3][5] and its unveiling took place at the 2018 Moscow International Automobile Salon through a near-production showcar. The car has a coupe-like styling.[6][7][8] The Russian Arkana is built on the Renault B0+ platform, a heavily revised variant of the B0 platform used by models such as the Kaptur and the Duster. The Russian model is using the 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine paired with Jatco CVT8 transmission.[7][8]
Kazakhstan
Assembly in neighboring Kazakhstan began in 2021 at SaryarkaAvtoProm plant (Kostanay), through a partnership between Renault and the Allur Group.[9]
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South Korea
The car was launched in South Korea as the Renault Samsung XM3. Instead of riding above the B0 platform like the Russian Arkana, the XM3 uses the modular platform CMF-B and is related to the second-generation Renault Captur.[10] The XM3 is also purely a front-wheel drive car unlike its B0-based counterpart. The CMF-based variant is 25 mm longer than the B0-based Arkana sold in Russia. The South Korean model has two engine option either the 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine with 7-speed EDC gearbox or 1.6-litre petrol engine with Jatco CVT7 transmission.
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Renault Samsung XM3 (South Korea)
Rest of the world
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In September 2020, the rebadged version of South Korean-made Samsung XM3 was also launched in Renault markets (outside of CIS) as the Renault Arkana. It is introduced in former Yugoslavian countries as the Renault Mégane Conquest, as its original name may be associated with Arkan, the late Serbian criminal, politician and paramilitary commander during the Yugoslav Wars who was accused of numerous war crimes.
The European model is equipped with a mild hybrid 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine paired with the 7-speed EDC gearbox.[11]
Sales
| Year | Russia | Kazakhstan | Europe | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11,311[12] | 213[12] | ||
| 2020 | 16,814[13] | 379[13] | 40,847[14] | |
| 2021 | 299[15] |
XM3 Inspire
A show car based on the Arkana, the XM3 Inspire, was introduced by Renault subsidiary Renault Samsung Motors and unveiled at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show. The main differences with the Arkana are a redesigned front grille, a different colour scheme and a revised bodywork.[16]
References
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- ^ "Arkana, Renault's new distinctive crossover" (Press release). Renault. 22 August 2018. Archived from the original on 23 August 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- ^ a b Attwood, James (22 August 2018). "New Renault Arkana crossover previewed ahead of reveal". Autocar. Archived from the original on 22 August 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- ^ Mihalascu, Dan (September 23, 2020). "Renault Arkana Finally Coming To Europe In 2021 With All-Hybrid Lineup". Carscoops.
- ^ Sigal, Peter (22 August 2018). "Renault teases new global crossover". Automotive News Europe. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
- ^ Attwood, James (29 August 2018). "Renault launches Arkana coupe crossover at Moscow motor show". Autocar. Archived from the original on 29 August 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ a b Leggett, Dave (29 August 2018). "Renault shows Arkana C-seg 'coupe-crossover'". Just-auto. Archived from the original on 29 August 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ a b Gibbs, Nick (29 August 2018). "Renault expects Arkana's coupe styling will stand out in crossover market". Automotive News Europe. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
- ^ "Renault Russia has started car production in Kazakhstan". RusAuto.News. 2021-07-03. Retrieved 2022-08-17.
- ^ "SUV Renault Samsung XM3 differs from the Arcana - DRIVE". Eng News 24h. 2020-02-23. Archived from the original on 2020-03-23. Retrieved 2020-03-23.
- ^ "Renault Arkana в странах Восточной Европы будет называться Megane Conquest" [Renault Arkana will be called Megane Conquest in Eastern Europe]. autoreview.ru (in Russian). 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
- ^ a b "Renault Arkana - Sales all over the World". www.chinamobil.ru. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ a b "Renault Arkana - Sales all over the World". www.chinamobil.ru. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Sales, ModelRenault Car SalesRenault Model (2021-06-05). "Renault Arkana European Auto sales figures". carsalesbase.com. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "VFACTS: Australia's 2021 new car sales detailed in full". CarExpert. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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- ^ "XM3 INSPIRE: A FUTURE ELEGANT AND DISTINCTIVE COUPÉ SUV FOR RENAULT SAMSUNG MOTORS". Renault Live blog. 28 March 2019. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
