Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

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Renault Koleos

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Price £27, 520-£31,520

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THEKoleoshasbeenlaunchedto catertothosebuyerslookingfor

somethingbiggerthanthe popular RenaultKadjar. Comparisons

with the NissanX-Trailare of particular interest,because theKoleos

is based on the Nissan, just astheKadjaris based on the Qashqai.

Variedstyling,specificationsand trim ensurethere’splenty

to choose between the Nissan andRenault, while alargeinterior

and 565-litreboot help separatetheKoleosfrom theKadjar in

Renaultshowrooms.Curiously, however, no seven-seat option

is available, whichseems an oddmovegiven rivalslikethe

SkodaKodiaq, KiaSorentoand HyundaiSantaFeoffer them.

Thereare four versionsofKoleos tochoose from.Allcarshavethe

same diesel engine, soyoucanchoose between front orfour-wheel

drive, and whetheryoucan moveup from Iconicto GTLine trim.

SittingatthetopofRenault’srange, theKoleosis well kitted out

from the off,with Iconicgettingpart-leather upholstery,climate

control,aseven-inchtouchscreen infotainment systemand 18-inch

alloywheels.GTLineis the other trimleveland it includesaportrait-

orientated displaymeasuring8.7 inches,aswell asadding

fullleather upholstery andapoweredtailgate.

“ThestylishRenaultKoleos offerslots

of useful equipment,acomfortable

interior andcompetitive runningcosts”

Lotsofstandardkit,stylish

interior,comfortable

High price,strictly five

seats, reliabilityquestions

Engine:2.0diesel

Tr im levels:Iconic,GTLine

Economy:36-38mpg

Roadtax:£145

0-62:9.9-10.2sEuroNCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★★★ 4.3/ 5

Ourpick

dCi175 X-Tronic

Iconic 2WD

£27, 520