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 Volvo XC60 Comparison
Renault Koleos
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Volvo XC60
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2023 Renault
Koleos
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2024 Volvo
XC60
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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
8.1
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Based on the Renault Koleos INTENS (4x2)
Based on the Volvo XC60 T8 BLACK EDITION PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
486 to 498 km
71L
114 to 540 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$73,990 - $101,390
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful, efficient powertrain
- User-friendly interior technology
- Comfortable on long journeys
Misses
- Wrong side of $100,000
- Polarising black package
- Less storage than rivals
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 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:
- Ice White
- Crystal White*
- Onyx Black*
- Denim Blue*
- Pine Grey*
- Fusion Red*
- Thunder Grey*
- Platinum Grey*
- Silver Dawn*
*Premium finishes cost $1950 extra
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 126kW | 183kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 226Nm | 350Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 | 10.3 - 10.8 | |
