Renault Koleos 2016 News

Renault has announced local specification and pricing for its Koleos mid-sized SUV. The French take on the Nissan X-Trail will be sold in Life, Zen and Intens trim, aligning Australia with the global naming convention.The Koleos is bigger than its predecessor. Powered by a 2.5-litre engine (126kW/226Nm) matched to an updated continuously variable transmission, it has front and all-wheel drive variants. Towing capacity is 2000kg.Prices start at $29,990 for the front-drive Life with auto lights and wipers, fog lights, dual-zone aircon, tyre pressure monitor, seven-inch touchscreen and reversing camera and sensors.For $33,990 the Zen adds satnav to the infotainment menu, powered driver’s seat, heated front pews, rear privacy glass, faux leather in place of cloth upholstery and ups the wheels to 18-inchers. All-wheel drive adds $3000.The Intens starting price is $43,490 including standard AWD, LED headlamps, 8.7-inch touchscreen, power tailgate, sunroof, Bose 12-speaker audio and leather upholstery with heated and cooled front seats.Active assistance software includes blind-spot and lane-departure warning, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking and parking assist.

Second-generation Koleos mid-size SUV to appear in Australian showrooms before all other markets when it arrives on August 1.Australia will be the first market in the world to see the new Renault Koleos in showrooms when it goes on sale next month.First shown at Beijing in April, the all-new model will play a crucial role in Renault's Australian linuep by replacing the slow-selling original model that has soldiered on since 2008.The new Koleos will continue as the only Renault SUV above the Captur on the Australian market, with the French brand electing not to bring the Kadjar that sits between the two internationally to our shores.medium SUVsBased on the Renault-Nissan Common Module Family (CMF-CD) modular platform used by the Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail, plus the Kadjar and the upcoming Megane hatch, the new Koleos promises to be a significant step forward for the brand in Australia."It's bigger both inside and out, is one of the roomiest medium SUVs in its class and enjoys a range of new technologies that provide convenience and peace of mind", Renault Australia marketing boss Jason Miller says.Renault has confirmed a $29,990 starting price for the new model, which is $490 more than the model it replaces.This is also at least $2000 more than most rivals in the mid-size SUV segment, but counters the Japanese competition with a bigger 2.5-litre engine and standard CVT auto.Also confirmed for Australia is maximum towing capacity of 2000kg.Renault Australia is set to confirm full specifications and pricing before the end of the month.

AMONG the SUVs dominating the biennial Beijing motor show this weekend are new models that will make their way, in some shape or form, to Australia.

As the manufacturer’s newest entrant in the compact off-road segment, the Koleos, launched last September, has helped swing the spotlight back on to Renault.As Renault is part of the Nissan alliance, the Koleos shares the best of Japan with the style of Europe. The off-roader is based on the Nissan X-Trail but takes a typically French path to its design and upmarket interior.Two models are available, the Dynamique and the Privilege, with prices starting at $29,990 for the petrol 2.5-litre front-drive Dynamique.The Dynamique is available in both front and all-wheel-drive configurations.Apart from the Nissan-sourced 2.5-litre petrol engine, the Koleos is available with a refined Renault 2.0-litre turbo-diesel in two states of tune, either 127kW or 110kW.In keeping with Renault’s high equipment levels, the car comes with keyless card and start button function, an automatic handbrake, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, dual-zone climate control, satellite audio controls, cruise control (with speed limiter), power windows, roof-mounted child-minder mirror, electronic child locks and adjustment of the exterior mirrors.Joining the Koleos at the Melbourne Motor Show will be the hot special edition Clio RenaultSport R27.The R27 boasts a Cup chassis that is 7mm lower than the ClioSport and gains 17-inch Dark Anthracite BeBop wheels that give it an even sportier feel and higher precision above the ClioSport.It is powered by 2.0-litre normally aspirated engine that delivers 145kW at 7250 revs and 215Nm at 5500 revs.The car will hit 100km/h in 6.9 seconds, yet it delivers a combined fuel economy cycle of 8.4 litres/100km. In keeping with the sharper chassis setup, the model gets Recaro sports seats equipped with side airbags.The new Laguna hatch and wagon will also be featured at the show. The 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show...