Renault’s Saudi Arabia website presents the Arkana as a five-seat sport SUV with a 155 hp petrol engine and a 513-litre boot. The overview covers fuel use, safety systems and three trim levels, including an esprit Alpine version. It does not give a launch date or price.

The Arkana comes with an automatic gearbox, according to the page. Renault lists fuel consumption from 6.2 L/100 km and WLTP CO2 emissions from 141 g/km, noting that these figures may vary by version and options. The SUV also has 10 advanced driver-assistance systems, including a 360-degree around-view camera that uses four cameras and nine other systems under Renault’s “human first” program.

Inside, Renault says the Arkana offers 21 cm of knee room for rear passengers and a 1/3-2/3 split-folding rear bench. Boot space rises from 513 litres to 1,263 litres when the rear seat is folded, and a movable floor adjusts capacity. The page also lists a glass sunroof, a Bose sound system with nine speakers, and a 9.3-inch multimedia screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The esprit Alpine version adds a gloss chrome-finish grille with deconstructed diamond motifs and modernised rear lights, Renault says. It also brings dark chrome lettering, Alpine badges on the front wheel arches, 18-inch wheel rims, and upholstery in bio-based textile fabric and suede with blue stitching and the Alpine logo. Electric driver and passenger seats are listed for this version.

The overview names three 1.3L T GDI versions: evolution, techno and esprit Alpine. Evolution has 17-inch alloy wheels and a 7-inch touchscreen. Techno has 18-inch wheels, a 9.3-inch navigation screen and a wireless phone charger. For Saudi buyers, the page sets out these differences but does not show prices.