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The New Renault KOLEOS - Prestigious High-End SUV

The New Renault KOLEOS - Prestigious High-End SUV

Author: Tomas Yoko
Date: 2023-04-28
"New Koleos completes the styling renaissance of the Renault range that began with Clio in 2012. As a designer, the challenge was to imagine an SUV that was not only elegant, but also dynamic and modern. To achieve this, instead of diluting the traits traditionally associated with SUVs, we accentuated the segment's familiar cues thanks to taut, powerful, horizontal lines, along with muscular haunches and high ground clearance. New Koleos subsequently exudes an inner strength. It is every inch an SUV and every inch a Renault." Laurens van den Acker - Senior Vice President, Corporate Design

First impressions are the lasting ones and the new Renault Koleos was all impressive in white and sitting patiently in my driveway awaiting my attentions. It was exciting to know it was there, glistening, bold and capable.

Beyond the chrome details of the exterior design of the Koleos, lay the powerful 2.5 litre petrol engine, capable of producing 126 kilowatts and 233 Newton metres of torque, coupled to a CBVT transmission. I think I started to sweat with anticipation.

The key fob slipped surreptitiously into my pocket and didn't need to be seen again, although it is so stylish itself. The way the door popped open I could have sworn that the Koleos was as excited about driving off into the sunlight as I was.

As the Koleos roared to life, I took in the surroundings of the interior cockpit. Plush leather seats and a style language that speaks of utter sophistication. All the power and muscle with all the finesse and refinery. This is an SUV with aplomb; the French flair for sophistication and style was evident even in the 8.7 inch touch screen.

The Koleos is complex, filled with features and technology, so much more than I can tell of here. Take the Koleos for a test-drive, you will not regret it.