‘Symbioz is too close’
Renault tacitly deleted the stubborn Arkana from the range. The compact Coupé-SUV did not do it unkind in terms of sales figures, but, according to Renault, is too close in particular the newer Symbioz.
In fact, the Arkana – we talk about the car in the past tense – was exactly what the Symbioz is, namely an extended Captur. Where the Symbioz, however, converts that extra length into a station wagon into more luggage space, the Arkana was mainly about creating a hip coupé-SUV. You can find everything about it, but the fact is that Renault had something unique in his hands with that body form in this segment (somewhere between B and C, for enthusiasts). That also yielded quite a few sales figures, but lately Renault also received the criticism that the SUV offer was very extensive. With the arrival of the Symbioz, there were suddenly no fewer than six high -legged Renaults, where we forget the fully electric models for some convenience. Moreover, those six cars used only two platforms in total and were therefore per sets of three in more or less the same segment. With the Arkana, they were a nice reflection of each other, with Captur/Austral, Symbioz/Espace and Arkana/Rafale as each other’s equals in different segments.
Renault apparently thought it was a bit too much of a good thing, because the Arkana is no longer available. The model was the only one of the series not yet provided with Renault’s new design language and that will never happen. Renault explains the disappearance of the Arkana as follows: “Now that the Symbioz model is well established on the market, we have decided to stop the sale of the Arkana to maintain the cohesion and clarity within the range. The applications and pricing of Arkana lay close to those of Symbioz.”
The SymbioZ is technically strong on the Arkana, but has a very different character
The Renault Arkana was presented in 2018 at the International Auto Show in – yes – Moscow. The arrival to the Netherlands was announced in 2020 and since then a total of 7,000 Arkana’s have been sold, with 2022 with 2,408 copies the best year. At the time of writing there is still a handful of copies in stock, but then it is ready in the Netherlands. The Arkana remains in production and remains on the menu in Spain, Poland and Romania, among others, until mid -2026. Also in Belgium you can simply configure an Arkana.
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‘Symbioz is too close’
Renault Has Quietly Removed The Quirky Arkana from its Range. The Compact Coupe-SUV Did Not Do Badly in Terms of Sales Figures, But According to Renault It is too close to the newer Symbioz in particular.
Actually, The Arkana – Let’s Talk About the Car In The Past Tense – Is Exactly What The Symbioz, Namelely An Extended Captur. Where the Symbioz converts that extra length Into more luggage space in a station wagon-like manner, The Arkana was Mainly about Creating a Hip Coupe-SUV. You can think whatever you want that, but the fact is that renault had something unique in its hands with that body shape in this segment (somewhere between b and c, for enthusiasts). That also resulted in QUITE A FEW SALES FIGures, but Lattely Renault has also recurrited criticism that the suv range was very extensive. With the arrival of the Symbioz, there Were Suddenly No Fewer than Six High-Legged Renaults, While We Conveniently Forget the Fully Electric Models For A Moment. Those Six Cars also Used Only Two Platforms in Total and Were Therefore in More or Less The Same Segment in Sets of Three. With the Arkana Included, they were a nice reflection of each other, with captur/austral, Symbioz/Espace and arkana/rafale as each minds counterparts in different segments.
Neverbertheless, Renault Apparently Thought It was a bit too much of a good thing, because the arkana is no longer available. The Model was the only one in the series not yet equipped with Renault’s new design language and that will therefore never happen. Renault explains the disappearance of the arkana as follows: “Now that the Symbioz Model has firmly established itself on the market, we have decided to stop selling the arkana in order to mintain coherence and clarity of Symbana or Symbana or Symbana or Symbana or Symbana.
The Symbioz is technically very similar to the arkana, but has a very different character
The Renault Arkana was presented at the International Auto Show in – Yes – Moscow in 2018. Its arrival in the Netherlands was announced in 2020 and since a total or about 7,000 Arkanas have Been Sold, with 2022 Being the best year with 2.408 copies. At the time of writing, there are still a handful of copies in stock, but after that it is finished in the Netherlands. The Arkana Will Remain in Production and Will Remain on the Menu in Spain, Poland and Romania Until Mid-2026. You can also simply configure an arkana in Belgium for the time being.
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