Renault Koleos is a well designed crossover vehicle installed with some standard and advanced accessories. This vehicle can provide comfortable accommodation for five individuals. This four door vehicle is based on Nissan C platform. In Indian market this vehicle is priced around 20 L (Ex-Showroom price in New Delhi).
Trim Levels:
Variants offered in this model have not yet released, but this model will be available with both two wheel drive and four wheel drive channel.
Some of the accessories that will be installed in this model include sunroof, tinted glass, driver seat adjustment system, rear defogger, remote boot, power window, rear armrest, adjustable steering, door mirrors, stereo system, rear wipers, leather seats, central locking and foldable rear seats. Optional accessories offered with this model include cruise control, heated body shaded door mirrors, side protectors and cooled glove box.
Engine and Performance:
Renault Koleos is expected to be armored with 2.0L capacity common rail diesel engine and this powertrain will be mated with six speed transmission. The base model is capable of generating 148 BHP of power and top trim is capable of generating 173 BHP of power. This source will help Renault Koleos to accelerate from zero to 100 KMPH mark in 9.8 seconds and can reach top speed of 200 KMPH.
Dimensions:
* Engine: 2488 CC
* Engine Type: 2.5 Turbo Diesel
* Power (PS @ RPM): 171PS at 600rpm
* Torque (Nm @ RPM): 226Nm at 4400rpm
* Valve Mechanism DOHC
* Bore Length (mm): 89
* Stroke Length (mm): 100
* Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
* No. of Cylinders: 4
* Cylinder Configuration: Inline
Interior and Exterior:
Renault has used up their resources well to manufacture their first crossover model. Renault Koleos presents distinctive looks and Indian vehicle is designed to target urban car enthusiasts. This vehicle’s performance is very much similar to Sports Utility Vehicle with some off road capabilities. Front view of this model houses headlamps which present distinctive looks to vehicle, oval shaped fog lamps and three slot front grilles. Some of the important exterior characteristics of this model are body shaded door handles and rear view mirrors. Rear side of Renault Koleos is little bulged which houses high brake lamp, three reflector on bumpers and stop brake light on rear spoilers.
Interior of Renault Koleos is very attractive and installed with various standard accessories which include ac vents with chrome surroundings, steering wheels wrapped with leather fabric and dials surrounded with chrome rings.
Safety:
Renault Koleos is a compact crossover vehicle which is equipped with both active and passive safety accessories like antilock disc brakes with brake assist, parking sensors, electronic brake force distribution, rigid chassis and sound suspension system.
Multimedia:
Indian version of Renault Koleos will be installed with Bose stereo system which is compatible with CD or MP3 player.
Renault Koleos
Pros:
Powerful engines
Ample interior space
Distinctive looks
Cons:
Quiet difficult to reach controls
Tight second row seats