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 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Renault Koleos
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Mazda CX-5
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2023 Renault
Koleos
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-5
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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
7.7
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Based on the Renault Koleos INTENS (4x2)
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
486 to 498 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$36,590 - $55,000
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$795)
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 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1997 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 126kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 226Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 | 10.5 - 13 | |
