FOR the second time since April, Renault Australia has introduced vital cuts to the value of its Koleos mid-sized SUV, this time providing the brand new Evolution grade from as little as $34,990 plus on-road prices.
The Evolution grade replaces the beforehand obtainable Koleos Zen because the entry level to the vary and is powered by what Renault Australia says is a “perky but environment friendly” 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 126kW of energy at 6000rpm and 226Nm of torque at 4400rpm.
Drive is to the entrance wheels by way of a constantly variable transmission leading to a claimed mixed cycle gas consumption determine of 8.1 litres per 100km on common 91RON unleaded gas.
Like different Koleos variants, the Evolution is suspended by a MacPherson strut entrance and multi-link rear association with braking duties carried out by all-wheel discs. Braked towing capability is listed at 2000kg.
Tools highlights embody commonplace 18-inch alloy wheels, leather-based upholstery with entrance seat heating and electrical driver facet adjustment, LED headlighting with dusk-sensing and auto excessive beam features, distant central locking with keyless ignition, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, dual-zone local weather management, and rear privateness glass.
Infotainment inclusions lengthen to a 7.0-inch digital instrument panel and eight.7-inch portrait oriented infotainment touchscreen with AM/FM/DAB+ radio reception, eight-speaker Arkamys sound, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto connectivity, and native satellite tv for pc navigation.
Cargo house is listed at 458 litres in five-seat format and 1690 litres all informed, all accessed by way of a powered tailgate with handsfree performance. The rear seats fold 60:40 for added flexibility and supply each ISOFIX (x2) and top-tether (x3) youngster seat anchorages.
Extra security is supplied by the use of a full complement of airbags, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot warning, cruise management, entrance, facet, and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, hill begin help, a reversing digicam, tyre stress monitoring, and extra.
As is the case elsewhere within the Renault Australia passenger automotive vary, the Koleos Evolution is backed by a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
“With the Renault Koleos Evolution we’re delivering a premium choice in the course of the mid-size SUV market,” stated Renault Australia common supervisor Glen Sealey.
“We all know clients have a number of selection in what’s the hottest section of the new-car market, however we consider this compelling supply from a European model will immediate folks to cease and take discover.”
Domestically, the Renault Koleos competes as a rival to the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and associated Nissan X-Path.
Yr-to-date gross sales for the French import tally simply 247 models, falling properly behind section leaders together with the Toyota RAV4 (17,610), Mitsubishi Outlander (8807), Kia Sportage (7301), Mazda CX-5 (7145), and Nissan X-Path (6176).
2025 Renault Koleos pricing*:
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Evolution (a)
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$34,990
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New variant
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Intens (a)
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$39,990
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Intense AWD (a)
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$42,490
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
