What is it?
The Koleos is Renault's long-serving medium SUV, the HZG generation that arrived in 2017 and has been progressively facelifted since. European production ended in 2023 but the car continues in Australia and a handful of other RHD markets. Drivetrain unchanged: a 2.5L naturally aspirated petrol four producing 126 kW and 226 Nm through a CVT, FWD or 4x4 on Techno. Two grades, drive-away pricing from $36,990 on the MY25 run-out campaign.
The lineup runs from Evolution 4x2 at $36,990 drive-away, through to Techno 4x4 at $42,490 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Drive-away pricing at $36,990 undercuts almost every medium SUV at the dealer door. 7-year unlimited-km warranty matches Korea and beats most European brands. Genuinely spacious second row, 458 L boot, naturally aspirated 2.5 without turbo or DCT complexity.
ANCAP 5-star rating from 2017 has expired, no current rating. 8.1 L/100 km combined is uncompetitive against hybrid rivals. No hybrid, PHEV or EV option. Platform and infotainment now show their age.
Should you buy the Koleos?
Reasons to buy
- Drive-away pricing at $36,990 undercuts almost every medium SUV at the dealer door. 7-year unlimited-km warranty matches Korea and beats most European brands. Genuinely spacious second row, 458 L boot, naturally aspirated 2.5 without turbo or DCT complexity.
- Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km.
- 458 L (1,690 L folded) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 1,650 kg.
Reasons to wait
- ANCAP 5-star rating from 2017 has expired, no current rating. 8.1 L/100 km combined is uncompetitive against hybrid rivals. No hybrid, PHEV or EV option. Platform and infotainment now show their age.
- You want hybrid efficiency (Hyundai Tucson HEV, Toyota RAV4 HEV, Haval H6 HEV), a current ANCAP rating, or modern infotainment hardware.
- European production ended in 2023. No confirmed Koleos replacement for Australia and the Rafale flagship is a separate model. Factor resale into the decision.
- Top trim climbs to $42,490 drive-away.
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