Renault has revealed its new Koleos, described as a high-end SUV geared to reach 80 markets. According to Groupe Renault chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn, “The all-new flagship SUV Renault Koleos has been completely re-engineered with powerful styling, unique features and full SUV capability.”
The newcomer boasts a powerful stance, with muscular exterior lines that set it apart from rivals, and it provides a refined, comfortable interior with class-leading cabin space, including 289mm of rear knee room for occupants.
The Koleos’ elevated driving position provides excellent visibility. Compared to a traditional saloon, the Koleos’ driving position is 150mm higher, which is a reassuring feature highly prized by SUV buyers. Hand grips on either side of the centre console echo the world of off-road motoring, while imbuing the interior with a “sporty utility” feel.
Best-in-class, user-friendly drive-everywhere technology features All Mode 4×4-i, an all-wheel-drive system that makes it easy to switch back and forth between 2WD, 4WD Auto and 4WD Lock modes. The 4×4 transmission also guarantees enhanced safety and stability by neutralising understeer and oversteer, and optimising grip in difficult conditions. The car’s all-terrain ability includes ground clearance of 213mm.
A key feature of the interior that boosts travelling comfort is R-Link 2, a connected, personalisable experience. This system serves as a connected control centre to coordinate functions like the Bose audio, infotainment, navigation, hands-free telephony, radio and driver aids.
Depending on the market, the new Koleos comes with a large array of driver assistance capabilities and options, all of which can be controlled via the R-LINK 2 tablet. Said capabilities include active emergency braking, lane departure warning, safe distance warning, traffic sign recognition with excess speed warning, blind spot warning, automatic high/low beam and easy park assist with rear view camera.
The new-generation Koleos completes Renault’s high-end range that now includes the Espace crossover, the Talisman large saloon and Talisman large station wagon. It also completes the design renaissance of the Renault range, with its front-end design that incorporates a prominent Renault logo set at the centre of a broad chrome grille.
The new Koleos will be produced at two plants – Busan in South Korea for all markets except China, plus Wuhan, China for the Chinese market. Both facilities meet Renault’s stringent manufacturing quality standards and currently produce vehicles built on the CMF-C/D architecture for brands belonging to Groupe Renault.
The Koleos is related to the Nissan X-Trail.
The Koleos is the much bigger brother to the Captur.
