Special correspondent.- He renault Summer Experience started his season in Cariló and Pinamar with a battery of new features for 2025 and the official launch of the new Arkana E-Tech Hybrid Esprit Alpine.
As defined by the rhombus brand, this model from South Koreais characterized by being a “crossover SUV coupe” for the C Segment, with clear sporty details. It will be available starting in March and “four more releases are expected, as well as additional range animations,” as specified. Valentina Solari, Commercial Director of Renault Argentina, during the first contact with the media present in Cariló.
About the arrival of more products of the brand to Argentina, Valentina Solari He stated that “in two years we will have totaled ten new developments, which confirms the transformation we are having in our vehicle offering. And, in this context, we have the project to grow 50% of our sales for this year, and of course we are going to continue betting on national production. In fact, we are very proud because this year we are going to celebrate 70 years manufacturing cars in the country, and we are going to be working hard on the productive project that we announced last year, with an investment of 350 million dollars for the manufacture in 2026 of a half ton pickup. So we expect a very positive year for Renault Argentina,” he added.
In closing, the Commercial Director of Renault Argentina He projected the brand’s journey for this year and noted that “for 2025 we see a context with predictability: we do not believe that there will be a devaluation, and we also take into account that it is an electoral year, from a legislative point of view.”
“In 2025, cars will increase less than inflation. We are going to have a market close to 500 thousand patented cars, which will mark significant growth compared to 414 thousand in 2024. We are also going to see a trend that we already saw in the second half of 2024 deepen. Prices will continue to tend to stabilize. In January we maintained the same prices as December, which in turn had already been the same values as November. At the country level we see good macroeconomic signs and good decisions from the Government, such as the elimination of the Country Tax, the recovery of reserves, the reduction of country risk and greater predictability in general. Renault’s strategy is to always find the balance between volume and value generation,” he concluded.
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What is the new Renault Arkana like?
Scope tried the new Renault Arkana and, although the test drive was brief through the streets of Pinamarleaving from the Renault Car Service of the spa town located at Avenida Intermédanos 55, the vehicle felt solid, light in its direction and powerful in its ride, comfortable to the touch, and pleasant to drive. It has classy details, and one perceives a state-of-the-art vehicle with varied technology, in addition to its sporty inclination, supported by Alpine, the sports line that it has. Renault in Europe, which denotes quality in its upholstery.
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In price, the Arkana It will be located halfway between the values of the Duster and Koleos models, which will continue to be sold in our market. It uses the CMF-B Platform of the Renault Clio V and has been sold in other markets since 2020. The model that arrives in Argentina belongs to the first restyling of the first generation.
Dimensions: It measures 4,569 mm long, 2,034 mm wide with mirrors, 1,584 mm wide without mirrors, 1,517 mm high and 513 liters of trunk capacity.
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Mechanics: It has the 1.3 turbocharged engine already known from the Renault Duster, with 140 horsepower, 260 Nm of torque and chain distribution. It is combined with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Renault calls it “Hybrid”, but it is actually a “MildHybrid”, a mild hybrid that has a starter and alternator system (BSG) powered by a 12-volt battery, which promises lower consumption and lower emissions (not provided data).
He Renault Arkana has a mild-hybrid system that includes a starter/generator and an additional lithium-ion battery. This system improves efficiency in torque delivery, especially in the initial stages of acceleration. In addition, it incorporates advanced functions such as the conventional Stop&Start system and the “Sailing Stop” or “Sailboat Mode.”
“Sailboat Mode” turns off the internal combustion engine when the vehicle decelerates, between 30 and 140 km/h, with the 12V battery charged. In this phase, the electric generator (BSG) maintains the movement and speed of the vehicle, delivering 8 HP of power and providing energy for the car’s electrical systems, such as air conditioning, multimedia screen and lights, which contributes to reduce polluting emissions and fuel consumption.
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Security: he Arkana It comes with six airbags as standard and various driving assistance (ADAS). adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, autonomous emergency braking, cross traffic alert, driver fatigue detector and blind spot warning.
Marketing: he Arkana You can now test it with the test drives that renault organizes at its stands this summer in Pinamar Norte and Cariló. A pre-sale is expected in February, with the official launch and first deliveries scheduled for March. The model will be offered in four colors: Zanzibar Blue, Universal White, Metallic Gray and Fire Red, all with two-tone black roof.
Source: Ambito
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