2017 Renault Koleos Zen 4×2 Review
Australian families are set to play a key role in the global success of Renault's second-generation Koleos.
The French car maker sees the competitive nature of the compact SUV segment as a barometer for the Koleos' appeal, potentially seeing Australia as it is most popular market.
The good news is the second-generation Koleos - which shares its underpinnings and driveline with the Nissan X-Trail - ticks a lot of the key consumer demands to succeed; it is larger than its predecessor, boasts handsome French styling, a standout interior, and very sharp prices.
So is the Koleos good enough to be shopped against the class-leading Japanese and Korean rivals?
Vehicle Style: Medium SUV
Price: $33,990 plus on-road charges
Engine/trans: 126kW/226Nm 2.5-litre 4cyl petrol | CVT automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 8.1l/100kms | Tested: 9.1l/100kms
OVERVIEW
While the previous generation Renault Koleos was one of the smaller medium SUVs, thanks to its alignment with the Nissan X-Trail (available as a seven-seater), the all-new five-seat Renault Koleos is actually one of the largest.
That ensures it delivers impressive space in an interior which is at the top of the popular medium SUV totem pole for style and material quality.