Renault Koleos Flagship SUV Unveiled With RM 172,800 Price Tag

TC Euro Cars, the sole franchise holder of Renault cars in Malaysia, just showed off the fully imported Koleos SUV which comes at an attractive price of RM 172,800.

The Koleos has a length of 4,672 mm sitting atop a 2,705 mm wheelbase and is a D-segment-sized 5-seater SUV designed for multiple markets across the globe and hence its equipment are adapted to suit different climates. As a product of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the Koleos shares its underpinnings with the well-known Nissan X-Trail but has been tweaked to Renault’s own standards. It is manufactured in the group’s plant in Busan, South Korea. The 2.5L engine (170 PS & 226 Nm) and X-Tronic CVT are also shared; 200 Nm of the engine’s torque is available from as low as 1,800 rpm for better response at low and mid-range engine speeds.

The Koleos is touted to have a comfortable cabin, with dimensions claimed to be the best amongst its rivals. Its body is built out to maximize shoulder room, head room and leg room; knee room is 289 mm. Variable density foam is used for added comfort and insulation. The boot boasts 550 liters of volume and the rear seats fold 60:40 to accommodate larger items. The ‘Easy Break’ handles in the boot allow you to fold the rear seats without needing to open the rear doors. Other storage areas include a 7-liter cubby in the center console and an 11-liter glove box.

Elsewhere in the cabin, there is wide use of scratch-resistant, soft-touch materials and satin-finish chrome trim for a more upmarket look. The seats are leather and the driver’s seat is powered with 6-way and lumbar adjustments. The LED ambient lighting allows for different colors to suit your mood.

The conventional analog meters has been replaced by a 7-inch color display to show driving data. The layout and colors are configurable via another highlight of the interior – the 8.7″ touchscreen display that’s part of the R-LINK 2 multimedia system. The size of a tablet computer, this touchscreen offers the same tactile functions as one i.e. page scrolling, 2-finger zoom, drag and drop, etc. There is built-in navigation, customizable homepages, Bluetooth connectivity, USB port, 3.5 mm jack and SD card slot. Voice recognition is also available for phone and navigation use; it also reads out your emails so you don’t have to. Instead of a key fob, the Koleos comes with a key card.

The Renault Koleos gets its styling from the Renault’s large family saloon, the Talisman. The sides of the Koleos has relatively clean lines as most of the design elements are at the front and rear. The front gets a prominent chrome grille flanked by the full LED Pure Vision headlamps and daytime running lights while the rear gets the wide horizontal ‘Edge Light’ tail lamps to accentuate the width of the SUV. Chrome inserts at the bottom of the rear bumper mimic twin exhaust openings.

Safety equipment includes electronic stability control, traction control, brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution, hill-start assist, blind spot warning system, rear camera and front and rear parking sensors. It also has 6 airbags – 2 adaptive front airbags that inflate according to the type of impact and the occupant’s position, 2 lateral thorax / shoulder airbags for front occupants and 2 curtain airbags. Other safety features include anti-submarining front seats, anti-whiplash front and rear headrests, seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters as well as rear ISOFIX anchors for i-Size child seats.

There are 4 body colors to choose from i.e. Universal White, Grey Metallic, Black Metallic and Meissen Blue. The Koleos is covered by a 5-year full manufacturer’s warranty with unlimited mileage and is expected to arrive in showrooms in October. In the meantime, a unit will be on display at the Mid Valley Megamall Centre Court from 7 – 11 September.