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 Mahindra Scorpio Comparison
Renault Koleos
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2023 Renault
Koleos
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2024 Mahindra
Scorpio
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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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Based on the Renault Koleos INTENS (4x2)
Based on the Mahindra Scorpio Z8L
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
60L
486 to 498 km
60L
432 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
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$41,990 - $45,990
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value for money
- Great on-road comfort and off-road capability
- 5-star GNCAP safety rating
Misses
- Some annoying 'features'
- Lacks active safety systems
- Relatively unknown brand for SUVs
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 2184 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 126kW | 129kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 226Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 | - | |
