7.4
2025 Renault Koleos Zen review
It’s old, but for those who don’t want to deal with frustrating safety systems, that could be one of the big reasons to consider the Koleos.
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Matt Campbell
Renault Koleos vs Lexus NX Comparison
Renault Koleos
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2025 Renault
Koleos
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2025 Lexus
NX
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
8.8
7.4
8.1
7.4
Based on the Renault Koleos ZEN (4x2)
Based on the Lexus NX SPORTS LUXURY HYBRID AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
486 to 498 km
55L
72 to 446 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$42,500 - $48,500
$63,400 - $95,900
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still stylish after all these years
- Practical cabin space and useability
- No annoying safety technology
Misses
- Missing some features due to its age
- Not lots of fun to drive
- Some weird cabin controls
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Delightful to live with
- Powerful and efficient
- All the boxes ticked
Misses
- Price getting up there in Sports Luxury trim
- No spare wheel
- A little bland inside compared to some rivals
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 INJECTION | GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 2393 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 126kW | 152kW - 227kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 226Nm | 243Nm - 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1700 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
