Back in black! 2022 Renault Koleos price and features: New Black Edition joins Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester rival's range

Renault Australia has expanded its mid-size SUV range, as the Koleos is now available in limited Black Edition guise, with 400 examples up for grabs.

Priced from $40,090 plus on-road costs, the Black Edition commands a $2700 premium over the mid-range Zen variant it’s based upon, although buyers are compensated for their extra spend with a longer list of standard equipment.

Specifically, the Black Edition adds dark-grey 19-inch alloy wheels, gloss-black side mirror covers and roof rails, side steps, ‘Limited’ badging, French flags on the B-pillars, and a hands-free power tailgate as well as Black, Grey or Universal White metallic paintwork.

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Inside, the Black Edition stands out from the crowd with a portrait 8.7-inch touchscreen multimedia system, black artificial-leather upholstery, yellow stitching, matte carbon-look trim and ‘Limited’ scuff plates.

That said, Zen buyers can now also gets the hands-free power tailgate and portrait 8.7-inch touchscreen multimedia system by optioning the new $2000 Easy Life Package.

Just like every other version of the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester rival, the Black Edition is motivated by a 126kW/226Nm 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol four-cylinder engine.

A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is also shared range-wide, while the Black Edition follows the Zen’s lead by only being available in front-wheel-drive form.

As reported, the Koleos’ entry-level Life, Zen and the Intens grades became $600 more expensive (see full pricing table below) on March 1 “due to significant material and shipping cost changes over recent months”, according to Renault Australia.

2022 Renault Koleos pricing before on-road costs