7.8
2025 Renault Koleos review
Renault's mid-sized SUV doesn't steal the headlines like some of its rivals, but it offers a dash of French flair at an appealing price.
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Scott Collie
2022 Renault Koleos vs 2024 BMW X3 Comparison
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2022 Renault
Koleos
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2024 BMW
X3
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Renault Koleos INTENS (4x2)
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
486 to 498 km
50L - 68L
55 to 721 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Handsome, well-equipped interior
- Quiet highway manners
- Sharp sticker price
Misses
- Ride can be firm
- Engine needs to be worked hard
- Missing adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Universal White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 126kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 226Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
