The new Renault Arkana would have Brazilian production starting in 2027 and would add technology from Geely.
The next generation of the SUV coupe would incorporate a plug-in hybrid system and would share a platform with the future Geely EX5 EM-i.
When would the new Renault Arkana be produced in Brazil?
The second generation of the Renault Arkana would be manufactured in Brazil starting in late 2027.
Production would take place at the São José dos Pinhais plant, where the model would use the GEA platform developed by Geely.
This architecture will also be used by the Geely EX5 EM-i, which the Chinese automaker will produce in Brazilian territory, according to the alliance between both brands.
What hybrid engine would the new Renault Arkana have?
One of the main changes in the new Renault Arkana would be in its propulsion system. The SUV would incorporate Super Hybrid EM-i Flex technology.
The system would combine electric propulsion with a combustion engine designed to run on ethanol in Brazil.
The setup would consist of electric motors capable of delivering 215 hp and 262 Nm, along with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.
In the Geely EX5 EM-i, this system reaches a combined 262 hp and 380 Nm. In the Arkana, those figures could be modified due to the adaptation for ethanol use.
What driving modes would the new Arkana have?
The plug-in hybrid technology would offer three operating alternatives: electric, hybrid, and sport.
