Presenting the New Koleos

The diamond trademark frontispiece is bold and prominently positioned on the new chrome grille, providing the vehicle with an assertive, yet elegant look. Bumpers and side mouldings are body-coloured, door mirror housings are equipped with LED indicators and the chrome finish of the side protective strips also adds a touch of distinguished elegance.

Redesigned two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels partnered with 225/60 R17 99H tyres keep the vehicle grounded and underscore the New Koleos’ latest evolution, enhancing its character and further expressing its singular personality.

The interior cabin benefits from charcoal leather upholstery, heated front seats and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat. Top-of-the-range fitments and features include leather steering wheel and gear knob, satin chrome door handles, electric windows throughout, Renault keycard and remote central locking.

The 60:40-split rear bench seat boasts Renault’s “easy estate” system which enables it to be folded from the rear in a single operation. This expands the loading capacity from 450dm3 – and with the seats up – to a full 1 380dm3.

For ultimate driver and passenger comfort and convenience, the abundant features include electronic park brake, Hill Start Assist, power steering, cruise control + speed limiter, dual zone air-con, rear parking sensors and rain and light sensors.

For the first time, New Renault Koleos is equipped with Renault’s exclusive new in-dash R-Link navigation and media system. R-Link consists of a seven-inch (18cm) touchscreen display, steering wheel-mounted remote controls and console-mounted joystick. It features real time traffic optimisation and high definition maps while packing all the expected multimedia functions – from radio to Bluetooth – while USB and auxiliary connection points are also found within the centre console.

The New Koleos retains the excellent off-road capability of its predecessors. Its high ground clearance of 206mm and excellent approach and departure angles are complemented on 4×4 versions, by an all-wheel drive system with three driver-selected modes (Auto, 4×4 LOCK or 2WD), plus Hill Descent Control (HDC).

The New Renault Koleos’ very high standards of active and passive safety are underscored by its five-star rating by the Euro NCAP safety standards authority. Outstanding levels of safety are ensured thanks to standard ABS with Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), electronic brake

force distribution (EBD) and ESP

stability control.

Dual front, side and full-length curtain airbags as well as load limiters for the front and outer rear seatbelts, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, Isofix child seat anchorage points and whiplash-protecting head restraints in the event of a rear impact are standard.

As is the case across Renault’s entire product range, the New Renault Koleos SUV comes with Renault’s industry-leading 5-year/ 150 000km mechanical warranty, plus a 5-year/100 000km service plan and a 6-Year anti-corrosion warranty.

– Own Correspondent.