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Engine Capacity Rating
1.3 L Turbo
Fuel Economy Rating
5.8 L/100 Km
Fuel Type Category
Petrol / Hybrid assist
Engine Power Output
155 hp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 Seater
Esprit Alpine
AED 92,500
Engine Assembly
1.3 L Turbo
Odometer Mileage
5.8 L/100 Km
Fuel Type Category
Petrol / Hybrid assist
Engine Power Output
155 hp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 Seater
Engine Torque Output
270 Nm
Engine Capacity Rating
1.3 L Turbo
Acceleration Performance
9.1 sec
cylinders
4
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The Renault Arkana is a coupe-SUV crossover that brings a sleek fastback roofline to the compact SUV segment — offering something visually distinct in a class dominated by boxy shapes. The 2026 Arkana is available with a 1.3 L Turbo turbocharged engine producing 155 hp, paired with an Automatic gearbox, and the lineup in the UAE is a single trim: the Esprit Alpine, priced from AED 92,500.
Seating five across two rows, the Arkana's cabin prioritises driver-focused design with Renault's OpenR Link infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster. The Esprit Alpine is the flagship expression of the Arkana — it carries sporty exterior badging and an Alpine-tuned chassis setup that gives it firmer, more involving handling than the standard variants offered in some other markets. With only one variant on sale locally, what you see is the complete, fully-specced package.
Pros: the coupe roofline genuinely stands out — buyers who want something more expressive than a Tucson or Sportage will find the Arkana's styling hard to match at this price point. The 1.3 L Turbo turbo unit delivers 155 hp, which feels lively in everyday urban driving. Cons: the sloping roofline steals headroom from rear passengers, putting it behind boxier rivals for tall occupants. With only the Esprit Alpine available in the UAE, there is no entry-level option for price-sensitive buyers looking to get into the Renault crossover range at a lower price.
Resale data for the Arkana in the UAE is still limited given its relatively recent arrival, so a meaningful retention figure is not yet available. Buyers should factor in that coupe-SUV body styles have historically performed competitively on residuals in the region when supported by an active dealer network.
Buyers cross-shopping the Arkana typically also consider the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Volkswagen Tiguan — all compact SUVs in a broadly similar price bracket. The Arkana differentiates itself with its coupe silhouette and more style-led positioning, while those rivals generally offer more rear headroom and broader trim ladders.
