Contents of the review:
- Appearance
- Crossover salon
- Specifications
- Security systems
- Price and configuration
Information about the appearance of a new unusual crossover Renault Arkana 2019-2020 appeared quite recently. It was originally said to be a reworked Kaptur or Koleos. After a couple of official photos, it became clear that the Renault Arkana 2019-2020 crossover is completely new. Despite the fact that the crossover is only a concept according to the manufacturer, in fact, according to motorists and experts, it will quickly migrate to a production model.
It is worth recalling that for the first time information about the new Renault Arkana was revealed on August 25, and on August 29, 2018, the crossover was officially presented at the Moscow Auto Show. In addition to the show, the manufacturer partially named the characteristics of the new product, as well as what's new in the Renault Arkana 2019-2020. If, nevertheless, we consider the new crossover in separate details, then we can confidently say that many of them are taken from Kaptur, Koleos and even Duster. On the other hand, the novelty has acquired unique elements that are not found in other models of the brand.
Exterior of the new Renault Arkana 2019-2020
As already mentioned, the appearance of the new concept of the Renault Arkana 2019-2020 crossover, on the one hand, is unique, on the other hand, it resembles the previously known cars of this brand. Since this is a concept, the manufacturer presented the maximum configuration of the car, installing the most modern technologies. In fact, the front end of the new Renault Arkana is made in the style of the brand, but the front optics are most attractive. The designers made it in the C-style, the edging itself plays the role of LED daytime running lights tightened on the lower part of the front bumper.
Main part front optics Renault Arkana 2019 is small, divided into sectors with LED elements inside. In total, such optics impart a severity and aggressive character to the new crossover. Following the optics, the main grille of the Renault Arkana looks good, the central part is reserved for the chrome logo of the brand, the rest is made of horizontal chrome strips. Finally, the lower part of the grille was highlighted with a V-shaped chrome line.
Front bumper Renault Arkana 2019-2020 is not the most ordinary and does not at all resemble other brand crossovers. The designers pulled the lower part forward, dividing it into three separate parts. An additional radiator grill is installed in the center with a pair of silver protection, on the sides there are small rectangular inserts for air intake. Although, according to the designers of Renault Arkana, LED fog lights may appear here.
The windshield of the Renault Arkana 2019-2020 concept turned out to be very unusual, the designers made it panoramic by tightening the upper part on the roof. This move is not in vain, as the entire top, all the way to the rear window, is black, which gives the feeling of an all-glass roof. According to engineers, the novelty will acquire a partial or complete windshield. The hood of the new Renault Arkana 2019, although it looks menacing, is still recognizable from Kaptur.
Side part concept Renault Arkana 2019-2020, although a coupe according to the manufacturer, but in fact it is a 5-door hatchback. From the side, the crossover looks more like a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class because of the unusual rear end. The concept did not receive any special curved lines, only small protrusions above the wheel arches and a notch in the lower part of the doors. To highlight the car's attitude to the crossover class, the lower part of the Renault Arkana was decorated with a black plastic overlay along the contour.
The side mirrors of the Renault Arkana 2019 will also surprise you. The designers made them in the Urban style, thin with sharp overlays on the back. Since this is a concept, they shouldn't be given a lot of attention or think that the review will be bad.
It is highly likely that in the production model they will be different, more in shape and with a good functional set. Renault Arkana designers have moved away from the current concept of the location of the mirrors on the door, installing them in the corner of the front glass. The glasses themselves are made of three main parts, two movable and one deaf glass on the back.
There is still no information regarding the body color of the Renault Arkana 2019-2020 serial crossover, it can be assumed that this will be a list of shades of the same Koleos and Kaptur:
- white;
- the black;
- golden;
- silver;
- grey;
- Orange;
- burgundy;
- red;
- dark blue.
As a rule, these are the standard shades of the brand, which can most often be found in other models. The basis for the new Renault Arkana concept is 19 ″ alloy wheels, according to the manufacturer, the production model will be based on 17 ″ alloy wheels. At the exhibition prototypes of the discs were presented, although in fact the real ones will not differ much from the ones presented. To finally emphasize the side of the Renault Arkana 2019 concept, the designers placed the door handles and small side openings on the front fender in one line. Simple and stylish, as they say.
Behind The new concept Renault Arkana 2019-2020 will surprise you with modern technology and an unusual slope of the trunk lid. It is the rear that most resembles the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The trunk lid is large enough, which means that loading bulky items will not be difficult. The rear feet are made on the basis of LED elements, one part of the feet, as expected, is located on the body, the second part is stretched over the entire width of the trunk lid in a V-shape. Most of all, the novelty is given out by the chrome-plated Arkana lettering at the end of the lid. The rear bumper of the concept Renault Arkana 2019-2020 is conditionally divided into two parts, the side one is painted in the body color and the central part is made of a black plastic insert and a silver diffuser. The central black insert played a rather significant role in the overall style of the crossover; a recess for license plates and a pair of LED fog lights were placed on it. The rear diffuser is made in the style of the brand's crossovers, in addition, it houses two exhaust tips.
What will be the roof of the new serial Renault Arkana 2019-2020 is still unknown. At the concept, the manufacturer showed an all-glass roof with a large panorama. Such a move significantly improved the overall appearance of the crossover, and also raised the status of the car among its platform brothers.
If you do not take into account that the presented Renault Arkana 2019-2020 is only a concept, then the production model will look very good. The designers managed to do something new that the brand could not previously offer in the premium crossover line. Today it is the official world premiere of the new Renault Arkana 2019-2020 concept.
Interior of the crossover Renault Arkana 2019-2020
About the interior of the future serial Renault Arkana 2019-2020, little can be said, since in fact it is not in the concept. The designers did not disclose the features of the production model's interior, only claiming that the differences would be cardinal. The interior of the new crossover will be designed for full boarding of 5 passengers, including the driver.
Most likely, the first and second row of seats in the Renault Arkana 2019 will be taken from Koleos or Kaptur, since these models have proven themselves well in terms of interior comfort. In terms of the functionality of the seats, the novelty will not yield to its brothers, the manufacturer promised to equip the first row with an electric adjustment drive. Second row with the ability to tilt the backrest and adjust the seat forward / backward.
As a cladding for the interior of the serial Renault Arkana, they promised to use quality leather, the fabric sheathing is likely to be abandoned. There will be at least 5 color options available: black, gray, brown, brown and beige.
The front panel of the Renault Arkana 2019 concept is in fact empty, so little can be said about the functional part. From what was shown in the concept - a large 12 ″ central display of the multimedia system, a pair of small air ducts on top and most likely there will be a couple of control panels for climate control and recharging gadgets.
Driver's seat Renault Arkana 2019 concept surprised with a small instrument panel with a round speedometer and tachometer, as well as a small display in the center. It is not yet known whether there will be a fully digital panel in the new crossover, but most likely the top configurations will acquire such a panel as an option, since the pleasure is not cheap. The steering wheel Renault Arkana judging from everything new, it will be possible to adjust the height and reach.
As for the rest, there is no information about the Renault Arkana 2019 salon yet, it remains to await the official premiere of the serial version. It is then that the full picture will open about the configuration and functionality of the crossover interior, as well as reviews of its quality in general.
Specifications Renault Arkana 2019-2020
There is no information yet about what will be located under the hood of the new Renault Arkana 2019. Representatives of the company bluntly announced that the new crossover will acquire completely new unit, which was developed specifically for the new cars of the brand. Considering that the Renaut-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has recently developed only one engine, a turbocharged gasoline engine with a volume of 1.3 liters, it is most likely that it will be under the hood of the new Arkana 2019. About the current units, volume 2.0 and 1.6 liters it is worth forgetting, according to the manufacturer, they are already considered obsolete.
Today, this engine is already being installed on new Renault and Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars. In tandem, a variator transmission will most likely be installed to the engine, instead of an automatic one. It is reliably known that the production model Renault Arkana 2019-2020 will be offered with both front and all-wheel drive. Engineers in every possible way hide information about the concept platform, since this is also a modified B0 platform that was used for the Duster. Most likely, it was finalized, since the new Arkana is almost 4.5 meters long, which is 200 mm longer than the Duster.
The braking system of the serial Renault Arkana 2019 immediately became a controversy, as representatives announced a possible revision. The concept has got 4-wheel disc brakes, the production model can get drum discs for the rear axle as standard, which does not go well with the overall design of the novelty. The suspension of the new Renault Arkana 2019-2020 will be completely independent, as previously assumed.
Safety and comfort Renault Arkana 2019
There is also no information about this section of Renault Arkana 2019-2020, as well as about technical characteristics. It's hard to say whether this crossover will be stuffed with modern technologies or it will be classified as a budget option. According to company representatives, the serial Renault Arkana will be equipped with the basic necessary list of passive and active safety systems.
Renault Arkana's main safety list will include:
- front and rear airbags;
- side curtain airbags;
- navigation;
- tire pressure monitoring;
- vehicle stabilization system;
- lane traffic monitoring;
- downhill start assistant;
- Cruise control;
- pedestrian recognition system;
- all-round visibility system;
- rain and light sensors;
- parking assistant;
- automatic switching of high and low beam.
The list is minimal, but it fully makes it clear what the serial Renault Arkana 2019-2020 crossover will be like. Most likely, the model will be replenished with a couple of active safety systems, as well as auxiliary systems for the driver.
Price and configuration Renault Arkana 2019-2020
Official data on the price and trim levels of Renault Arkana 2019-2020 will be disclosed closer to the official start of sales. As representatives of the company said, in Russia, the start of sales of the new crossover is scheduled for the first half of 2019. The production of new items has already been established at the Moscow plant of the Renault company.
According to many reports, Renault Arkana will be sold in China, South Korea and Brazil. In Europe, the start of sales of new items is scheduled for the second half of 2019. Regarding the price of the new Arkana, it is still too early to say, according to the manufacturer, the novelty will take place between Kaptur and Koleos, which means the approximate price will be in the range from 1,360,000 rubles to 1,830,000 rubles.
Well, it remains only to consider the presented concept Renault Arkana 2019-2020, expect new information from the manufacturer and think out what the production model of the crossover will be. According to many car enthusiasts, the new concept has surpassed other models of the brand. Just look at the fresh exterior of the concept and the unusual body shape of the new Renault Arkana.
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