European cars don’t just run to BMW, Mercedes and Audi. Renault and particularly Renault Koleos is worthy of your consideration as a great value for money medium SUV
Renault Koleos Review
Renault Koleos has come a long way since it’s introduction in 2008. First shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2000, the Renault-Samsung alliance in South Korea has upped the ante.
WHAT IS IT?
Renault Koleos is a medium-sized 5-seater 4WD SUV. With a 2.5-litre petrol engine and X-Tronic CVT automatic, it's plenty good enough for around-town work as well as some off-road experiences.
HOW MUCH?
Renault Koleos starts off with the Life version ($34,790 Drive Away in Qld.) to Koleos Intens (as tested) for $46,790. That extra 12k gets you a lot of extra kit - Panoramic Roof, Leather trim, 4wd, and lots more besides.
COMPETITORS?
There's a lot of competition in the medium-sized 4WD SUV market. The top sellers for 2019 included these: * Toyota RAV4 * Mazda CX-5 * Mitsubishi Outlander * Nissan X-Trail. But whilst not a big seller nationally, the quality and inclusions in the Renault Koleos are worth considering.
European cars don’t just run to BMW, Mercedes and Audi. Renault and particularly Renault Koleos is worthy of your consideration as a great value for money medium SUV
AT A GLANCE
SAFETY FEATURES
The Koleos has most of the current safety technology that you'd expect in a $40k plus SUV, save one thing. Adaptive Cruise Control. The lack of this feature would see Koleos safety rating at 4 stars and that's a real pity for an otherwise excellent vehicle
ON THE INSIDE
Koleos Intens has most of the tech that I want in a modern car. Leather trim, large panoramic roof, cruise control, large 8.7" Portrait infotainment and nav screen. Smart tech such as an automatic parking brake and auto-lock door tick the boxes along with Bluetooth as you'd expect. And you've got automatic parking functionality as well.
WANT ONE?
My test car was provided by Renault Australia. If you're interested in a new Koleos Google "Renault Dealers Qld" and select a dealer who has achieved 4-stars or better. Or you can call me and let me help you to buy your new car.
ON THE ROAD
Renault Koleos is a very smart commuter vehicle and equally at home on the highway. Interior cabin is very comfortable for up to 5 people 19" alloy wheels add the looks. Koleos isn't that 'look at me' styling but fits in with the market. Blind-spot monitoring and a curious sounding lane departure warning system does the job. I like the auto high beam function. The audio (mute button is excellent), telephone and media source controls are mounted to the right of the steering wheel, but once you're used to the location it's fine.
WARRANTY & SERVICE
Renault Koleos is covered by a 5-year unlimited-kilometre warranty and a 5-year capped-price service program. Service intervals are 12 months or 30,000 kilometres (whichever comes first) and Renault dealer services for five years total $2,715 ($543 average) but include spark plugs, pollen filter, brake fluid and roadside assistance
46,790
Drive Away
5.4 Litres per 100km Combined
Bob Aldons commenced his career in the automotive industry in early 1978 and has been actively involved as a dealer for over 42 years. From a trainee salesman, to dealership owner, Bob sold his interests in Northstar Motor Group in 2015. He’s been a professional new car broker since. Bob started writing car reviews in 2017.