The Renault Koleos is the French manufacturer's family SUV which is currently in its second generation following an update to the line in 2017.
The original model launched back in 2007 as a compact crossover SUV featuring five doors and a front-engine with four-wheel drive as standard. The Koleos has been withdrawn from the UK market twice - the first time just three years after launch; the second time in 2020. This guide will focus on the more popular second-generation model.
The second generation launched with state-of-the-art production in South Korea and the result was a far more appealing option packing in lots of features. The base model offered a lot more than similar SUVs in the company's range. With more premium trims packing in leather upholstery, 8.7-inch infotainment screen and a massive 579-litre boot, this covers a lot of bases.
Key rivals for the Renault Koleos include the Nissan X-Trail, Hyundai Santa Fe, Skoda Kodiaq and Citroen A5 Aircross are all viable alternatives.
The Renault Koleos is a good comfortable crossover SUV with modern cabin and comfortable driving experience. Despite that crossover SUV name this is actually larger than the manufacturer's other SUV, the Kadjar, by quite a bit, representing a large family car that's only lacking the extra seats that could make this a seven seater.
The Koleos has performed poorly in terms of sales in the UK, but not because it's a bad car but rather because of unlucky timing with all the competition launching. As such there are plenty of decent models, well kitted out, which can be snapped up in great deals on the used car market.
The engines available at second gen launch in 2017 were a 1.6 or 2.0 litre diesel where the smaller of the two has a six-speed manual gearbox and the larger coming also with the option of a seven-speed automatic transmission. More engines appeared in later years to expand the options now available in the used segment.
There are five trim options to pick from: Dynamique S Nav, GT Line, Iconic, Initiale Paris and Signature Nav. But even the basic trim has a wide offering of premium kit.
The Renault Koleos offers an impressive safety tech selection too, making it family friendly off and on road. All that tech and high-build quality means it has good residual value too, making it a decent investment for longer term ownership. Plus with that impressive 579 litres of boot space, it's ideal for families and beyond.
The previous-generation Renault Koleos is also a decent car to buy used if you’re looking for savings over a new model. It’s a really desirable choice in a competitive class.
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The Renault Koleos is a fairly simple car to kit out as it comes in a few engine models with five trims. Even the entry level model is well kitted with auto lights and wipers, cruise control, rear camera, privacy glass, front and rear parking sensors plus traffic-sign recognition. The 18-inch alloys, panoramic glass roof, electric folding mirrors, dual-zone climate control, seven-inch touchscreen and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto all help to make this a really impressive model for the price.
Higher levels trims over LED headlights, leather trim, larger 8.7-inch infotainment screen, heated front seats, electric seat adjustment for the driver, 19-inch alloys, and a powered tailgate. The top-end premium offering gives you heated rear seats, steering wheel and windscreen. Plus there is a Nappa leather trim and 13-speaker Bose sound system.
Renault Koleos dCi 130 diesel: This 1.6-litre diesel model offers 128 BHP, for a 0-62 MPH time of 11.4 seconds, 120 g/km of CO2 and a combined 61 MPG.
Renault Koleos dCi 175 diesel: This engine is a 2.0-litre diesel with 173 BHP for 0-62 MPH in 10.7 seconds, 148 g/km of CO2 and a combined 53 MPG.
Renault Koleos dCi 150 diesel: This newer option features a 1.7-litre diesel with 148 BHP for a 0-62 MPH time of 11.8-seconds, 46 MPG and 161 g/km CO2.
Renault Koleos dCi 190 diesel: This upgraded larger end model offered the 2.0-litre diesel now with 187 BHP for a 0-62 MPH time of 10.1-seconds and 40 MPG with 150 g/km CO2.
The Renault Koleos Dynamique S Nav is the entry-level trim, and is the most affordable to buy or lease. It’s available with a decent selection of features as standard.
The Renault Koleos GT Line is the mid-level trim, with an upgraded exterior and more premium seat covers.
The Renault Koleos Iconic is a more premium version with LED headlights 19-inch alloys and beyond.
The Renault Koleos Initiale Paris is more yet premium adding in heated rear seats, Bose sound system and more.
The Renault Koleos Signature Nav is the most premium version with Nappa leather and more.
The Renault Koleos’s dimensions are:
Length: 4672mm
Width: 1843mm
Height: 1678mm
The Renault Koleos’s boot size is:
579 litres
The Koleos sits around band H to J meaning it's the basic rate of £180 per year for tax.
The Renault Koleos starts at insurance group 18 and runs to group 23 which should mean some decent deals can be had on this car's insurance pricing.