Sunday, 24 August 2014

Renault Koleos: A flawless premium SUV with affordable budget

Renault Koleos was the second offering of the French autogiant in India in 2011 after the Fluence saloon. This premium SUV, being the flagship vehicle of Renault, has an aura of its own which distinguishes it from the rest of the premium SUVs in the country and makes it a standout product. There is no scarcity of choice as company has presented it with every possible transmission and drivetrain such as 4x2 MT (base variant), 4x4 MT (mid variant), and 4x4 AT (top-end variant). Although, being touted as a compact SUV; it, by no means, appears the same due to its bulky and massive size. From Renault Koleos pictures, it appears as more of a crossover SUV rather than compact.

Renault Koleos


Renault Koleos price isn't a factor of concern as the company hasn't compromise on the comfort and safety features. It is being priced in a bracket of Rs. 22 - 26 Lakhs (Ex. Showroom, Delhi). Some of the finest Renault Koleos features and specifications that pamper an individual while he/she steps inside are Smart access card, Engine Start/Stop button, Dusk & Rain Sensor, Dual-Zone A/C, Cruise Control, BOSE audio system with 5 speakers, Subwoofer, Amplifier, 2 Tweeters, and AUX-in/ iPOD/ MP3/ Radio, Bluetooth connectivity etc. to name a few. Furthermore, it is immensely advanced with its list of safety features, and as one would expect it to be; given the hefty sum it demands. It adorns up-market safety features such as Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill-Start Assist (HSA), Hill-Descent Control (HDC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Driver & Passenger airbags, Front side airbags, Front & Rear curtain airbags etc. to name a few.

Mechanically, it comprises of a 2.0L powertrain that develops power in two modes - 150PS and 173PS. The 4X2 MT variant is a tad low on power as its maximum power output is 150PS as compared to the 173PS power output of 4X4 MT and 4X4 AT. What's so special with the SUV, despite the humongous power figures, it is bang on with fuel economy aspect as well. The 4x2 MT, 4x4 MT, and 4x4 AT variants return a promising fuel efficiency of 17.15kmpl, 16.26kmpl, and 14.56kmpl, respectively. Although, it is considered to be a bit underrated in India but if impeccable power and effortless performance is what you desire, then Renault Koleos is made for you!

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