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
2023 Renault Koleos vs 2024 Audi Q5 Comparison
Renault Koleos
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2023 Renault
Koleos
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2024 Audi
Q5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.8
7.9
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Based on the Renault Koleos INTENS (4x2)
Based on the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
486 to 498 km
54L - 70L
108 to 560 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$67,900 - $113,984
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A bit of a sleeper
- Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
- Exudes understated luxury
Misses
- Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
- Some strange spec omissions
- Wish there was a touch more EV range
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, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
The Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:
- Arkona White (NEW)
- Brilliant Black
- District Green metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Manhattan Grey metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Glacier White metallic
All metallic colour options cost $1531.
The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:
- Brillant Black
but adds:
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Ultra Blue metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1968 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 126kW | 120kW - 270kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3250 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 226Nm | 370Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 | 9.6 - 15.5 | |
