2018 Renault Koleos Initiale Special Edition Revealed

Renault has freshened-up its mid-size Koleos range with the introduction of a new Koleos Initiale special edition.

The French carmaker has priced the special edition at $49,490 driveaway, which puts the Initiale edition atop the petrol-powered Koleos range, usurping the $43,490 before on-road costs Intens.

The extra spend gets you a unique black amethyst paint colour, 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, auto tailgate and a chrome grille.

Inside, the Initiale scores a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, auto headlights, auto wipers, ambient lighting, an anti-dazzle rear-view mirror and a slightly larger 8.7-inch portrait-shaped touchscreen that is equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Safety gear includes autonomous emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane departure warning and a reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors.

Power comes from a 2.5-litre four-cylinder poetrol engine which produces 126kW and 226Nm and is paired to a CVT automatic transmission.

The Koleos Initiale is now available in showrooms.

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