Renault’s top-selling model – the Koleos medium SUV – is now available with a choice of two engines, with a powerful yet frugal diesel joining the line-up in September. Perfect for a novated lease!
“The Koleos has always been our top-selling model in Australia,” said Renault Australia Managing Director, Mr. Justin Hocevar. “And with the arrival of a diesel engine to complete the line-up, there’s no question that Koleos will continue to go from strength to strength.
“The second-generation Koleos launched here in August 2016, which was its global sales debut, demonstrating how important this model is in the continued expansion of Renault’s business in Australia. Since then, we have sold over 2,600 units and orders keep flooding in.
“It’s no surprise, as the Koleos ticks so many boxes,” said Mr Hocevar. “It has the rugged, robust characteristics of an SUV wrapped in a stylish distinctive exterior, combined with interior refinement you’d expect from a more expensive, high-end vehicle. Its feature list is as long as your arm and its safety credentials are top-notch.”
The Renault Koleos Diesel is available in one variant with 4X4 driven wheels and All-Mode 4X4-i technology. It features a 2.0 litre turbo charged engine, delivering 130kW of power and 380Nm of torque, with fuel economy of 6.1 litres/100km and CO2 emissions of 159 g/km.
This 2.0 litre diesel engine is smooth and powerful yet much quieter than most diesel engines. It also features an Energy Package with Smart Electrical Management and variable capacity oil pump.
The engine is mated to the same XTRONIC Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) as the petrol-powered Koleos. This transmission avoids the ‘rubber band’ feeling of conventional CVTs to provide on-demand acceleration thanks to a wider ratio spread. A manual mode is also available to further enhance its dynamic drive. It is calibrated differently to work with the torque characteristics of the diesel engine.
The Koleos Diesel also benefits from extended service intervals of up to 30,000km or 12 months, just like its petrol-powered cousin.
The Renault Koleos Diesel mirrors the specification level of the top-selling Intens variant of the petrol-powered Koleos. It features the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (Blind Spot Monitoring, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Advanced Emergency Braking Inter-urban), Easy Park Assist (hands-free parking), Pure Vision LED headlights with auto high/low beam, hands-free power tailgate, electric panoramic sunroof, BOSE® audio system with 12 speakers, subwoofer and digital amplifier, leather upholstery with heated/ventilated front seats and ambient cabin lighting, just to name a few.
The Koleos Diesel has the addition of automatic engine stop/start, however does not feature remote engine start.
The new Renault Koleos Diesel is available for the Manufacturer’s List Price of $46,990, excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges.
