Renault Koleos News

Renault Australia has confirmed select Koleos SUVs are now able to be retrofitted with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support in a world-first.

Renault Australia's engineering team and customers are currently working together to test a retrofit for the R-Link 2 multimedia system of select Koleos mid-size SUVs that is expected to deliver Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support next year.T

Renault Australia has reshuffled its Koleos line-up as part of a mid-life facelift that is now in showrooms, raising entry-level pricing by $1500 and removing the sole diesel variant.

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Renault has updated its Koleos medium SUV with tweaked exterior styling, technology upgrades and two new diesel engines.

Renault Australia has joined other local manufacturers such as Kia and SsangYong in offering a seven-year warranty with unlimited kilometre coverage on its Koleos SUV - albeit only until March 31st, 2019.

Renault Australia has released a special-edition version of its best-selling Koleos medium SUV, with the S-Edition priced at $44,990 drive-away.The Koleos S-Edition is exclusively available with a 4x2 drivetrain, but adds a number of touches over-and-above the Intens variant upon which it is based.Distinguishing features on the the special-edition SUV include S-Edition sill plates, blue interior trim pieces, and blue-hued stitching on blue perforated black leather seat covers.Four exterior colours are available including 'Solid White', 'Universal White', 'Meissen Blue' and 'Grey Metallic'.The Renault Koleos range consists of five grades, Life, Zen, Intens, Intens Diesel and Initiale.Pricing opens up at $29,990 plus on-road costs for the Life 4x2, stretching to $49,990 for the range-topping Initiale 4x4.The new Koleos, like its Intens donor, is motivated by a 126kW/226Nm 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder engine that is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).In 2017, Renault sold 3120 examples of the Koleos which was a 104.7 per cent lift over 2016 – the year it was launched.However, the vehicle still struggles to faze its hard-charging rivals including the Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4, which were each picked up by more than 20,000 customers last year.{{nid:701092018 Renault Koleos list pricingRenault Koleos Life 4x2 – automatic – $29,990Renault Koleos Zen 4x2 – automatic – $33,990Renault Koleos Zen 4x4 – automatic – $36,490Renault Koleos S-Edition – automatic – $44,990 D/ARenault Koleos Intens 4x4 – automatic – $43,490Renault Koleos Diesel 4x4 – automatic – $46,990Renault Koleos Initiale 4x4 – automatic – $49,990

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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.