Renault has revealed the new Arkana C-segment SUV
coupe at the ongoing 2018 Moscow International Auto Salon. The name of French
carmaker's new SUV coupe is derived from the Latin word 'Arcanum', which is
used to refer to events of special importance.
The front-end of the Renault Arkana is characterized
by the company's distinctive C-shaped lighting signature, first seen on the
2016 Megane. Another highlight is the large, upright diamond logo that takes
centre stage on the broad grille. The new C-SUV gets a coupé-like roofline. The
rear of the car features a Talisman-like taillight setup. The show car rides on
19-inch wheels and has a high ground clearance.
Renault confirms that the Arkana will be
manufactured and sold in several global markets, starting with Russia next
year. Underpinning the Russian-spec model will be a new version of the B0
platform. For mature markets, the company will use the CMF-B platform to
underpin its latest C-SUV. Details on the powertrain options aren't available
yet, but four-wheel-drive will be offered.
Though the press release reads "Renault ARKANA
will be later manufactured and sold in Asia and other regions, with this same
unique design but adapted also to local customers’ expectations," the
company maybe referring to factories in China (Dongfeng-Renault JV) and South
Korea (Renault Samsung Motors) where premium crossovers Koleos and Kadjar are the
mainstays.
