Renault Arkana
| Renault Arkana | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Renault Samsung XM3 (Korea) |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Assembly | Russia: Moscow (Avtoframos) Korea: Busan (Renault Samsung Motors) |
| Designer | Laurens van den Acker |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (J) |
| Body style | 5-door coupé SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | CMF-B platform B0+ platform (Russia) |
| Related | Renault Captur II (CMF-B platform) Renault Clio V (CMF-B platform) Renault Captur (Global Access) (B0+ platform) Dacia Duster (B0+ platform) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L I4 turbo (petrol) 1.6 L I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual X-Tronic CVT 7-speed DCT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm (107.1 in) |
| Length | 4,570 mm (179.9 in) 4,545 mm (178.9 in) (B0+ platform) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,576 mm (62.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,370–1,571 kg (3,020–3,463 lb) |
The Renault Arkana is a compact (C-segment) crossover produced by Renault.[1] It is assembled by Renault Russia at its Moscow plant[2][3] and its unveiling took place at the 2018 Moscow International Automobile Salon through a near-production showcar. The car has a coupe-like styling.[4][5][6] The 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.[5][6]
A similar 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.[7] The XM3 is also purely a front-wheel drive car. The XM3 is planned to be released in Western Europe as the Renault Arkana.
Name
Renault said the name derives from the Latin arcanum, meaning secret.[2]
XM3 Inspire
A showcar 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 grill, a different colour scheme and a revised bodywork.[8]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
