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 Cupra Formentor Comparison
Renault Koleos
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2023 Renault
Koleos
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2024 Cupra
Formentor
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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
8.2
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Based on the Renault Koleos INTENS (4x2)
Based on the Cupra Formentor V
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
60L
486 to 498 km
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$51,990 - $67,990
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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
- 140kW engine packs enough punch
- Handsome exterior, spacious cabin
- Impressive ride and handling balance
Misses
- Noisy on the highway
- Interior technology can be fiddly
- New model coming next year
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 Formentor is available in the following metallic finishes:
- Nevada White
- Magnetic Tech
- Midnight Black
- Asphalt Blue
The following premium metallic finishes are a $475 option:
- Desire Red (excludes VZx)
- Graphene Grey
- Dark Camouflage
The following matte finishes are a $2300 option exclusive to the VZx:
- Petrol Blue
- Magnetic Tech
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 126kW | 110kW - 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4200 - 5450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 226Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
