Unveiled! The Renault Arkana wins hearts in its first images

The Renault Arkana will go on sale in 2019. The rear end of this coupé-crossover recalls that of the BMW X4.

A few days ago Renault released a teaser of its upcoming coupé-crossover, and now the French brand has unveiled the first images of the Renault Arkana. This show car has been one of the main highlights of the 2018 Moscow International Motor Show and anticipates the arrival of a new compact SUV in the Renault range.

Coupé silhouette: a novel and sporty design

The Renault Arkana stands out with a robust and striking design. The silhouette of this compact-segment coupé-crossover recalls that of other models such as the BMW X4 or the Mercedes-Benz GLC, especially at the rear and along the sides. The Arkana features a raised ground clearance, wide wheel arches and 19-inch alloy wheels that convey a strong sporty character. The chrome side strips and the panoramic glass roof accentuate the height of the bodywork and the tapered roofline.

“The ARKANA showcar is a unique coupé-crossover, a perfect fusion between the elegance of a saloon and the strength of an SUV. We have endowed it with all the attributes of the Renault brand, with a powerful design and the strength and sensuality of our French touch,” says Laurens Van den Acker, Director of Industrial Design of the Renault Group.

Sales begin in 2019

The new Renault Arkana will be manufactured and sold in different markets, starting in Russia from 2019. Subsequently, the French coupé-crossover will be produced and distributed in Asia and other geographical areas, including several European countries, Spain among them. The Arkana will share the same aesthetic basis in every country where it is sold, although its design will be slightly adapted to the expectations of each market.

The importance of Russia for Renault

The Russian market is of great importance to the French manufacturer. In 2017, a third of Renault’s sales came from the Russian market (448,270 vehicles / 28% market share). Today, Russia is the second most important market for the Renault Group, which is why the Arkana is set to debut in the Eurasian country.

“The idea for this novel concept was born in Russia, and the project has been developed with the strong involvement of the Renault Russia teams. ARKANA will meet the expectations of Russian customers and those of many other customers around the world, enabling the Renault Group to accelerate its international expansion within the framework of its Drive the Future strategic plan,” says Nicolas Maure, Senior Vice President, President of the Eurasia Region.

Technical specifications of this car

CrossoverRenault Arkana7 versions · from 29,454 €