This is the new Renault Koleos 2017 and, you know, Russian representation Reno, don't like that name. The fact is that it has already been and is associated with not the most successful sales crossover on Russian market. They intend to rewrite history with the release of this car, and they have everything for this. New appearance, a new set of consumer qualities, and most importantly, a new approach to pricing. All with a claim to success!
Design
The appearance of the new Renault Koleos 2017 is a collection of quotes from various large luxury cars. For example, on board there is a gill in which someone sees range rover, or say a replica Nissan Patrol 2016. Breeze rear window and the stern itself, when viewed from the side of the car, resembles the Audi Q7. Its muzzle with a rough powerful hood, with punched ribs, c-shaped headlights with LED optics, which in the stream is simply impossible to confuse with another car.
Something about French decor. LED lights behind is a successful manifestation of it. They burn very effectively in the dark and point to the Renault logo on both sides. An unfortunate example, these are shiny chrome mufflers, so you just like it, since the muffler is hidden in a different place.
The trunk opens by itself if you pass your foot under the karma, but the key must be in your pocket or hands. For the first time for Renault, an electric 5-door was installed. With the key button, you can fix the height at which it should be opened door. Trunk volume - 570 liters, slightly less than the Toyota RAV4. Inside, everything is done carefully, upholstered with felt. In the underground organizer, spare wheel. The car has good loading height. For more details, you can watch this moment Renault Koleos 2017 video review at the end of the article.
Salon
If you adjust the rear seat as if 2 people are sitting one after the other of high stature, and at the same time it was free - luxury. In Russia, you won’t be able to sit like that, since the price of such a configuration will be cosmic and will not be sold in. Although it will be possible to buy with a panoramic sunroof. The rear seats are very reminiscent. The armrest is very well placed. It also houses heated rear seats, which passengers themselves can control. If there is a third person, then you must first turn on the heating, then put the third person in. There is also an airflow reflector, LED flashlights and a 12V socket. All conditions for comfortable ride observed.
Renault Koleos has a luxury interior, at least according to the manufacturer. You can see a few luxury items. The upper part, together with the ears, is very similar to Porsche Cayenne. The center console is a hello from the Volvo XC90 latest generation in the form of a tablet measuring almost 9 inches. Both of those are great! The materials that are used in this car, of course, cannot be compared with the Volvo XC90 and Porsche Cayenne. Rather, this is a big step forward compared to the early generation Koleos, which was plastic.
For the first time, they use a heated and cooled cup holder. As in Skoda Kodiaq There are several options for interior lighting.
Test Drive
The new 2017 Renault Koleos is a big car that is now 150mm longer than the previous variant. He caught up with the base. On diesel traction, no matter what gear you turn on, the car drives smoothly. At the same time, consumption is 5.7 liters per 100 km. Only an all-wheel drive version of the car will be available, but at the same time there are 3 configuration options, that is, there will be a minimum price of 1.7 million rubles to choose from.
The car is quiet.
It has double glazing almost like in a premium class.
A lulling comfort forms around you, but as soon as something is uneven under the wheels, a firm suspension begins to be felt.
The car has a high center of gravity similar to, although the steering is not similar. Here taxiing is easy, but there is practically no connection on the steering wheel. The steering stabilization system turns on immediately, one might say, preventively, as in the Subaru Forester.
The new Renault Koleos 2017, presented in the review, comes with a 2 liter diesel engine with a capacity of 175 Horse power. It will also be presented on the Russian market. The motor is aggregated with a variator cvt x tronic.
The diesel engine combines power and smoothness.
With the gas pedal pressed into the floor, the torque increases gradually.
The buttons on the steering wheel are very small grouped under the fine motor skills of the hands. The picture from the rear view camera with dynamic tips, but it is small, about the size of a smartphone.
There are no systems in the car that assist the driver ala: no taxiing, no holding in the lane, no adaptive cruise control. Renault explain this by the fact that now they are working not on level 3, but already on level 4. Perhaps it will be possible to see it in restyling.
The geometry of the Koleos is almost the same as the Renault Captur— 210 mm under the bottom, 19 degrees angle of entry and 26 degrees angle of exit. The difference, of course, is in the wheelbase. Here 2700 mm, this is more, so geometric parameters it turns out less SUV. The car has a lift assistant, that is, if you remove your arms and legs, then for some time he holds the car. But the indicator is only a couple of seconds. At Skoda Kodiaq, this indicator is much better, you can remove your legs and until you touch the accelerator pedal, the car will not move.
torque distribution, smart electronics- no problems yet diesel engine, crawl effortlessly off-road. I don’t really want to drive this car off-road, because it would be a corny pity to spoil the car, and any off-road outing cannot do without it.
Outcome
Koleos is surprising in that this is Renault's first good crossover. We can say, based on the review and test drive, that the car is comfortable, comfortable, and, of course, ready for any test. But the question is already what beautiful model and don't want to experience adverse conditions. She just wants to ride comfortably and have fun.
Video
Test drive video and video review Renault Koleos 2017
The new Renault Koleos is the flagship model range crossovers of the French company and, concurrently, the older brother of the well-known Renault Duster. The first generation Koleos was not particularly successful, it sold poorly and disappeared from the market relatively quickly.
Why is he waiting for new items? We checked it in action and are ready to present you a test drive of Renault Koleos 2017 with our thoughts and conclusions about the advisability of buying it.
Characteristics
The car, depending on the modification, will be equipped with four engines:
- 2.5 atmospheric gasoline, maximum power 171 hp, works exclusively with a variator.
- 2-liter atmospheric gasoline, 144 hp
- Diesel volume 1.6 with a capacity of 130 hp.
- Diesel 2-liter, 173 hp
Body dimensions:
- Length - 4670 mm
- Height - 1710 mm
- Width - 1840 mm.
- Wheelbase - 2710 mm
- Trunk volume - 550/1690
- Clearance - 213 mm.
Bonuses (in the maximum modification):
Electric lift built into the rear door;
headlight washers;
Electric heating of mirrors;
Auto-dimming side mirrors;
Rear View Camera;
aluminum thresholds;
Adaptation systems for starting the engine when low temperatures. Parking sensors,
Monitoring blind spots,
Massage passenger and driver seats,
A roof with a panoramic view,
Dual zone climate control;
ABS and AFU;
The most modern anti-theft system;
ESP, HDC, HSA;
Automatic door locking system;
Air conditioner;
Adaptive cruise control;
Heated steering wheel.
Preliminary price for new Renault Koleos - from 1.5 million to 2 million rubles.
Appearance
The radiator grill with a large emblem shows us the new face of Renault, which has not yet been seen on the Russian market. Headlights - full LED with system automatic control distant light.
The car has a lot of chrome parts that look very nice. The main thing that catches the eye in the back of the car is, of course, the lights. Along their perimeter are LED sections of brake lights and running lights that stretch towards each other.
The fog lamp is located in the center at the bottom of the bumper. An exhaust silencer hidden under the bumper can also be called a good design solution. It is also impossible not to notice that Koleos, instead of a double-leaf fifth door, now has a solid, standard one.
In the trunk, with a volume of 550 liters, on the sides there are recesses for small items and a connector for connecting a compressor. It expands to a decent volume of 1690 liters. The floor, already standard, is multi-tiered. An organizer is hidden under the first layer, and a spare wheel is hidden under the second, which houses the subwoofer of the top-end Bose audio system.
Salon
The door to the salon closes very quietly, the double seal affects, one on the body, the second on the door itself. Seat adjustment is made according to the parameters: height, length, backrest tilt and lumbar support. The steering wheel is also adjustable in two planes, so there are no problems to adjust the driver's seat just for you.
IN door cards Spacious pockets are provided, where a bottle of water can be easily placed. You can easily put A4 sheets in the glove compartment and they will not wrinkle, as they come in with a margin. This is not common with competitors.
The tachometer and speedometer have become digital, the side displays are still mechanical, their design has changed a little, as it seems to us - for the better.
There are a large number of function buttons on the steering wheel, but important keys such as music control and cruise control are missing. Music is controlled by a wheel behind the steering wheel, and cruise control is controlled by a button located near the gear lever.
Touchpad on-board computer located vertically, its diagonal is 8.7 inches. The screen responds to touch without delay, but due to the slow animation, window changes do not happen too quickly.
The rear seats of the Reno Koleos comfortably fit 3 medium-sized passengers. There are also 3 connectors for charging gadgets. By the way, in the version with a panoramic roof, the ceiling is slightly lower than in the standard Koleos, but even with a height of 192 cm, the necessary headroom remains.
Test Drive
K stated official representatives Renault, only four-wheel drive vehicles equipped with stepless gearbox gear shifting.
Intelligent all-wheel drive redistributes torque along the axes, depending on acceleration and pavement. Near the speedometer there is an icon that visually shows the driver this distribution. In the usual manner of driving, on smooth asphalt on rear axle accounts for 5%, rarely in some moments it reaches 10%. When accelerating from a standstill, drowning the gas pedal to the floor, the front axle accounts for 70% of the torque.
The ground clearance of 210 mm allows Koleos to feel comfortable in any urban environment and, moreover, it is very worthy to give heat on the intersection. But due to the fact that the variator and clutch quickly overheat, the car often experiences problems in the mud or a lot of snow. This is solved by locking the clutch, after which the entire off-road potential of the car is fully revealed.
The Koleos steering wheel will appeal to those who prefer a soft driving style. At low speeds, there is practically no need to apply effort, however, with acceleration, the steering resistance of the steering wheel increases, while not exceeding comfortable limits. It is pleasant to drive the car, it reacts smoothly and predictably to every movement of the steering wheel.
Outcome
Renault Koleos is a great option for driving in the city. We will attribute to its advantages a presentable appearance, comfortable and spacious salon With richly equipped, high ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
This is a large and high-quality car, which we boldly recommend to all fans of the Renault brand and to those who want to purchase a high-quality, but not poppy crossover, since the novelty from Renault, let's face it, does not pretend to be massive.
Test drive Renault Koleos (video)
In contact with
The updated crossover Renault Koleos is officially presented on the automotive market. The manufacturer named what configurations and their cost will be, and also presented a photo of the novelty.
Appearance Renault Koleos 2017
Looking at the appearance of two generations, we can say that these are two different models. The new Renault Koleos 2017 has strict modern LED-based optics, from below it is emphasized by curved DRL daytime running lights. In the first generation of Koleos, convex and round front optics were installed, and there were no daytime running lights.
The Koleos radiator grille remained the same in shape, but increased in size, made from chrome horizontal stripes, emphasizes the severity of the new crossover. Instead of three horizontal stripes, the designers installed four. Probably one thing in soon this Renault emblem will not change, it is located in the center of the radiator grille.
The Koleos front bumper has acquired strict features with rough, sharp shapes. In the first generation front bumper was rounded, and the car itself was soft and “kind”. At the very bottom of the bumper, fog lights were placed on the sides, and in the middle there was an additional grille for blowing the engine. At the bottom, it is emphasized by a black splitter, similar to the one that was in the first generation Renault Koleos.
The hood of the new Renault Koleos 2017 has become larger, curved shapes from the emblem go to the very windshield. In the first generation, the hood lay flush with the front fenders, and in the second Koleos lies on top of the fenders. This is, as it were, a small hint that the parameters of the car have also changed.
The side part of the new Renault Koleos has changed beyond recognition. There is nothing left of the good old crossover. It was replaced by the strict and modern forms of Koleos 2017. The front fenders follow the contours of the front optics right up to the doors.
On the front doors of Koleos, the designers have placed side openings for air supply. At the bottom of the car emphasizes the curve on the doors and a wide chrome insert. The door handles were left standard, chrome with a button to open, but not a touch opening.
The rear of the Renault Koleos 2017 has changed completely, the rounded optics have been replaced with a strict and elongated one. Body shapes have become strict and really speak of the solidity of the crossover. At the very top, above the glass, a wing was placed to match the color of the car body. Rear optics became elongated, that if it were not for the emblem of Renault, then perhaps there would have been no division. Under the emblem capital letters spelled out the name of the model "Koleos". Optics are also based on LED technology.
At the bottom of the Koleos bumper, fog lights are located on the sides, and the bottom of the bumper is emphasized by black protection, with two tips exhaust pipes. The tips say that under the hood, a solid engine is hidden in front. Designers installed a black body kit around the entire perimeter of Renault Koleos 2017, which emphasizes the severity of the crossover.
The roof of the new Renaul Koleos, depending on the configuration, can be simple or panoramic. Rails are located on the sides, for fastening additional trunk or other devices.
We can safely say that the new generation crossover Renault Koleos 2017 has become much more attractive, the round shape of the body has been replaced with strict features, the use of modern optics has made the car even more attractive.
The dimensions of the new crossover are:
- length 4670 mm.;
- width 1840 mm;
- height 1678 mm;
- wheelbase 2710 mm;
- ground clearance 213 mm.
What will be the color of the car is still not known for certain, but according to preliminary data, these will be restrained tones:
- white;
- black;
- silver;
- dark grey;
- brown;
- Navy blue.
In the features of the novelty, many other new Renault cars are guessed, these are Talisman, Kadjar, Espace and Megane. Some part was taken from each of these cars, slightly changed, and introduced into the new Koleos.
Interior of the updated crossover
Comparing the interior of the new Renault Koleos 2017 and the first generation of this model, the differences are significant. Nondescript and at first glance cheap interior of the first Renault generations Koleos, transformed into rich and stuffed with the latest electronics and systems.
In the middle of the Koleos front panel there is an 8.7" touchscreen display. It displays navigation maps, images from cameras all-round view, you can also manage and configure additional systems and audio. Below the display are two control panels, the first is dual-zone climate control, even lower is the control panel for heated seats, rear window heating and other functions, depending on the configuration.
The instrument panel also changed its appearance, instead of analog instruments, a 7 "display was placed in the middle, it displays the speed of Renault Koleos 2017, engine speed and other information about the car. An engine and fuel temperature sensor was placed to the right and left of the display.
The designers have thought of an interesting illumination of the instrument panel, center display, door trims and a compartment near the gear lever. Depending on the selected theme of the central display, the color on the other devices also changes. The default colors are blue, green, red and white.
The Koleos steering wheel has changed its shape quite a bit, slightly flattened from below, and so on three spokes. The classic Renault emblem was placed in the center, and multimedia control buttons were placed on the two side spokes. The steering wheel, as well as the entire panel are covered with leather.
Interior coloring will be in several color shades with a combination of black or white. From the available color shades it is reliably known:
- black;
- white;
- burgundy;
- grey;
- cream.
Quality fabric will be used as the material. For the middle class of equipment, leather, and in the maximum - a combination of perforated leather and regular.
The front seats are made in modern style, comfortable fit and the streamlined side parts of the back allow you to comfortably drive more than one hundred kilometers. Behind placed one row of seats, the second row is designed for three passengers. Thanks to the modular CMF platform passengers will have enough space.
The interior of the new Renault Koleos 2017 turned out to be excellent for this class of car. Previous model its interior resembled an economical version of the car.
Crossover Specifications
The interior and exterior are one thing, but a lot of interesting what is under the hood of the car. The buyer will have access to petrol and diesel engines.
The basic equipment of Koleos will be equipped with a 2-liter V4 petrol engine, the power is 144 hp, and the maximum torque is 200 Nm. The following configurations of the new Renault Koleos after the base one will be equipped with a more powerful petrol V4 with a volume of 2.5 liters. The power of such a unit is 171 horses, and the maximum torque is 233 Nm.
A turbocharged diesel will also be available. DCI engine, with a volume of 1.6 liters, the power of the unit will be 150 hp, and the torque is 320 Nm.
The engines will be paired with a mechanical six speed box gears or CVT Xtronic CVT. The basic equipment will be front-wheel drive, but which will be equipped with a 2.5-liter gasoline. or diesel engine will be all-wheel drive with the system all-wheel drive ALL Mode 4x4i. Such a system is automatically able to decide when to connect or disconnect the drive, depending on the traffic situation.
The average acceleration time of Koleos to 100 km / h will take 7 seconds, the maximum speed is 200 km / h. For such engines, of course, it would be possible to squeeze out more. The manufacturer did not please with a special variety of characteristics, they decided to keep the rest of the data at the time of the start of official sales.
Renault Koleos safety
The new Renault Koleos includes a host of electronic safety systems to assist the driver and enhance the comfort of the car. From more well-known systems, one can note the Renault R-link multimedia complex with a Bose audio system. There is also active cruise control, which is able to recognize obstacles. The central display of Koleos displays the image from the surround view cameras, which helps the driver to understand the situation around the car. The top trim levels include a winter package with heated windshield, steering wheel, first and second row seats.
According to the standard for the driver and front passenger installed airbags, not without seat belts. Of course, this is not the maximum security kit that Volvo has, but enough to protect passengers.
There is such a song by the cheerful gang "Accident", where in the chorus the words "I'm freaking out, mom" are repeated as a refrain. I repeated these words all two days: while I was taking a winter extreme driving course from Renault and Continental, and while I was riding a new, still pre-production, Koleos. The intonation, however, was different.
Snow and ice
Combining the useful with the pleasant is always very good. Nobody will argue that winter driving there are subtleties, and the ability to properly get out of a skid (and sometimes enter it) can be very useful in the life of any driver. Renault and Continental invited to take a winter driving course on their all-wheel drive vehicles, first of all - on the Duster and Captur, and at the same time evaluate Winter tires Continental in so difficult conditions(I note right away: the “shoes” turned out to be just fine). Koleos became the icing on the cake of crazy fun on the ice and a bait for those who thought that he knew how to ride in winter, but to see a new premium crossover Reno will be interesting.
To be honest, I also rode with the same feeling. At 9:00 the first trainings began, and already at 9:15 I realized that I don’t know how to drive at all, and my lot is to drive, and even then not at full speed. I won’t bore you with a story about the winter driving school, but I’ll still say a few words about it: this is necessary for a better understanding of what is happening and a more adequate perception of information about Koleos (you started reading the material just for this, right?).
So, the training grounds were made right on the ice of Ladoga, not far from the Karelian city of Sortavala. On the day of arrival (more precisely, in the evening), the air temperature rose to a very stable plus, everything around was melting, flowing and squelching. Therefore, journalists and bloggers were immediately warned that there would be a lot of water on the ice, and there was no need to be afraid of it, like cracks. Firstly, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are on duty here, and secondly, they will always have time to pull one of us out of a sinking car and warm it up in a warm house. The main thing is not to open the door, but to unfasten the seat belt, relax and have fun. And to pull out a drowning man is the concern of fast guys from the Ministry of Emergencies. Everyone laughed merrily and went to rest: in the morning they had to ride on melting ice under the guidance of experienced instructors.
But I didn’t manage to lie down right away: right in front of the exit from the briefing room stood Koleos. It was impossible to see it in the dark, but the sight of only the silhouette of the car convinced everyone: Koleos is no longer a chubby bumpkin, but something completely new, strict, serious and, apparently, powerful. After walking around the car, we still went to sleep under warm blankets: we had to spend the whole next day, including a lunch break, in the fresh air.
In the morning we met near the cars lined up before leaving for the ice. The instructors (not at all like the stern, swearing men from the low-flying driving school shouting obscenities) divided those present into two groups. One (together with your obedient servant) went to the ice rink to remember (or learn) the basics of driving slippery road, the second sat down on the Dusters and Koleos and went straight to the off-road route. By the way, they turned out to be happier than us: there were no Koleos in the first group, and we were content with Capturs and Dusters.
I will not talk about how we flew over the finish lines, passed the rhythmic snakes between the cones and learned to drive sideways for a couple of laps. All this is fun and even useful, but has nothing to do with Koleos. Therefore, I will only say that after two hours our hands and backs were already hurting from continuous taxiing, and we were happy to hear on the radios the command to return from the site and change crews with the second group.
The off-road route was laid through the picturesque Karelian forests with many plots. At first, it fell out to me to drive a diesel Duster with mechanics (the drive of all cars was, of course, full). Not much thinking about which gear to choose (this diesel engine is rushing confidently), I calmly trudged along behind the Koleos going ahead and looked at its stern. Apparently, Nissan's influence on Renault is greater than Renault's influence on Nissan. At least outside. The exterior turned out just fiery, amazing and a little Asian. But - within the normal range. In my opinion, between the rear lights, stretched from irony to the grotesque, Renault's diamond looks somewhat foreign, and it would be more appropriate to see something from the Korean symbols. And it was also noticeable that Koleos was a bit cramped in the track of Captures and Dusters - it is noticeably larger than these compact crossovers.
Meanwhile, the radio crackled and ordered the crews to be replaced. Here it is - we sit behind the wheel of Koleos!
With one hand we open the door, with the other we catch a drooping jaw: yes, the interior of the new Koleos is something! Something big, unexpectedly solid and completely different from everything that Renault sells in Russia today. We have little time to look at the salon, so we jump into a chair and sort it out on the go.
By the way, the first thing I came into contact with in Koleos was the armchair. Leather, heated and ventilated - already good. Power adjustments are great. Well, the fact that it was not possible to sit comfortably, I, perhaps, will write off the lack of time for a more accurate adjustment of the chair to my by no means ideal physique. And off-road - no the best place to evaluate the landing: you still have to spin and constantly work with your arms and neck. What comfort is there, you wouldn’t fly off the road ...
Off-road, of course, we drive in 4WD LOCK mode - with the center lock turned on. And if Duster and Kaptur allowed driving in this mode up to a speed of 80 km / h, then Koleos is stricter in this regard: the lock is turned off already at 40 km / h. Yes, this is a feature. ALL systems MODE 4×4-i.
IN automatic mode even in loose snow indication of the distribution of the moment showed a sad picture: 90-100% was transferred to the front axle, although purely theoretically it is able to give the rear wheels and 50% of the thrust. Koleos wagged, excuse me, backwards and tried to throw him somewhere on the side of the road. But with 4WD LOCK, everything changes: the distribution is strictly 50:50, the behavior becomes more predictable, although far from ideal (the ideal, as you know, is unattainable, so I quite seriously consider it Duster: everything is known in comparison).
The suspension does not perform well either. She is tough, in the pits she rebels and gets out like a drunken Stenka Razin on the Volga, strives to once again declare her existence with pushes and sometimes knocks. And despite the fact that Koleos went everywhere where Duster made his way, it is clearly visible that his element is smooth road, and off-road is, rather, the need to match the high rank of “crossover”. Moreover, having left for more or less rolled snow, we realized that we had bent the muffler protection.
1 / 2
2 / 2
What else did we pay attention to on the forest road? First, how much space inside this car! The crews consisted of two people, and sitting in Koleos, we not only did not touch our elbows even with the sharpest fluctuations of this car on the trajectory, but also practically did not feel the presence of each other. We drove like neighbors in a communal apartment: if you are here - well, okay. You don't bother me.
The second thing that should be noted is very decent ergonomics. Remember what we all got to the bottom of in the same Duster? Yes, the power window control unit is inconveniently located on driver's door(access to it is partially closed by the handle on the door), it is inconvenient to reach for the transmission mode switch in the form of a washer located below, behind the gearshift lever. There is nothing like this in the new Koleos: everything is located exactly as it should. Pay attention even to the shape of the steering wheel: it seems that there is a cut along the chord from below (this is wow Sport Car!), but it is almost invisible when taxiing. By the way, there is enough audacity in the cabin, even the question arises: for whom was this car made? For a family man who takes the whole family to go skiing, and on the way back to visit Auchan, or for a daring boy who will “blame” along the track, winking at the girls who are losing their heads from LED optics Koleosa? And let's see for ourselves.
 |
 |
Trunk volume
A respectable father of the family will certainly like it high level comfort. He will be pleased and huge luggage compartment(600 liters, and with the rear seats folded down - as much as 1,690!), will appreciate Renault system Start, which will allow you to warm up the car in advance in the cold, and cool the interior in the heat. And, of course, he cannot but appreciate the level of security of the new Koleos. There are adaptive frontal airbags, and side airbags, and curtains, and much more, and all this is in basic configuration. systems active safety Koleos is stuffed more than the head of the Buddha with wisdom: ESP, , system emergency braking, system electronic distribution braking force and Hill Start Assist. However, these systems are modern car only Mowgli can surprise.
1 / 4
2 / 4
3 / 4
4 / 4
Now let's look at this car from the point of view of a fashionable dude. Five options LED backlight interior and dashboard (green, blue, purple, yellow and red) - please, sunroof and panoramic roof - you are welcome, ace in the hole - multimedia system R-LINK 2. Navigation, communication with the phone via Bluetooth, even customizable widgets on the screen - all this is good, but the BOSE audio system pleases the most. I note that touch screen even on a pre-production machine it works without “glitches”.
1 / 3
2 / 3
3 / 3
In general, Koleos can appeal to both solid uncles with a mortgage, a wife and a mistress, and young people with off-scale libido and suffering from epistemological nihilism. However, these are just guesses. Let's get back to the essence of the issue and taxi already to at least a small section of a suburban highway.
Here, a new twist
The track in the Sortavala area can make even Sir Francis Drake, known, as you know, for his passion for sea adventures, nauseated. Steep ascents, descents, sudden turns - all this stuff is in abundance there. And just on such a road it is most interesting to check Koleos.
Engine
2.5 l, 170 hp
I must admit, they did a good job of soundproofing. You can hear a little sound from the rear wheels, but few people manage to drive the combination of spikes and asphalt into silence. But the motor is heard a little more than we would like. By the way, let's make a lyrical digression towards the motors.
Our car has a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with a capacity of 170 hp. A very good torque of 200 Nm is already available at 1,800 rpm, and the maximum (233 Nm) is at 4,000. There is another gasoline engine in the engine line, but with a slightly smaller volume - 2 liters (145 hp) . Diesel lovers are also lucky: there is a choice of two turbodiesels: 1.6 l (130 hp) and 2 l (175 hp). little secret Renault: 1.6-liter turbodiesel is put only on mono-drive cars, and they will not be sold in Russia. There is nothing more to say about the trim levels, we will wait for May or even the beginning of summer - then we will tell you in what form the Koleos will enter the Russian market.
Dimensions (L / W / H), mm
4 672 / 1 843 / 1 678
As a transmission, crossover buyers are offered a CVT X-Tronic variator. With a 1.6 liter diesel engine, a manual box can also be installed, but ... see above.
So, we press the gas to the floor: 170 horses roar at the top of their lungs, but the dynamics are very, very far from the one that we would like to see on a car in principle. There is no pressure in the chair, and even a banal overtaking often becomes an unpleasant event. Very sluggish dynamics, from which I just went nuts (as it is said in the title), provokes the variator to be blamed for all mortal sins, but this is most likely not the case. And I will not blame the designers: here, in my opinion, the Euro-6 norms are more to blame, keeping within which, one can only be surprised that at least something is left of the motor. When Euro-7 is introduced, cars will probably have to be equipped with a pedal drive.
Even less pleasant sensations remain from the steering wheel. Excuse my French, but it's just empty. And in the snow, Koleos doesn’t really care where they turn. If Koleos wants to go forward, he will go forward. Such a stubborn crossover.
In the meantime, we leave for a snowy clearing, where the instructors allow us to “twist nickels”. Serious adults have fun like unintelligent youths, then change places. Shutters are clicked, a little crazy laughter is heard, and cheers are heard. And then the smell of a burnt clutch hangs in the air above the clearing. Who overheated first, Dusters or Koleos, I can’t say. But the fun is over. Just in case something bad happens. But there is no need to reproach Renault: it is hard for me to imagine a real situation in which I would have to scoff at the car like that.
 |
 |
By horses and places
Another run down the track. Still, on a good road, Koleos feels much better than off-road. Steering“sharp”, adequate brakes please and the smoothness of the ride seems already quite acceptable. It would also accelerate faster - there would be no price for it. By the way, there is no price for it yet - it will be announced later.
In the meantime, water and melted ice are being cleaned up on the ice rink. Its layer has become even a little thinner, but seriously speaking, there is nothing dangerous in this - the thickness is still almost 50 centimeters, and it is almost impossible to fall through the ice. It is a pity that you will have to go through sprints, rhythmic snakes and races along the ring and racing tracks on Capturs and Dusters. Koleos is still much more interesting, more mature and more serious. But personally, it would be a pity for me to fly it sideways into the frozen snow parapet along the highway. It was a pity to do this on Capture, but getting to know the new crossover occupied my thoughts so much that it could not do without sorties.
The next day at lunchtime, the results of the informal competition were announced to us. I won’t name them to you - and not because I’m ashamed, but because the lucky one who rode the new Koleos one of the first is already a winner. In any case, this thought reassures me.
The new car from Renault has changed. Instead of removing the failed model from production, the French decided to make a deep restyling. Indeed, now it can no longer be called “humpbacked”: Renault Koleos 2019 received smooth body features characteristic of pure Europeans (see photo).
Bumper blue
test
trunk motor clearance
Renault optics devices
If we talk about changes in the exterior, the front end catches the eye.
- Immediately noticed a new voluminous hood. Below is a false radiator grille with chrome elements (by the way, they are present around the entire perimeter of the car).
- The bumpers have also been modified, they have become more massive, a large air intake is made in front and fog lights are built in.
- As for the optics in the new SUV, in the basic equipment it is halogen, with DRL lines from Led components. Both front and rear lights(here is a complete diode-package) the designers redrawn.
- Glazing: the windshield is slightly reduced, the window line is raised closer to the rear of the car, but to get good review it doesn't interfere.
- When you consider new body on the side, 18-inch monochrome wheels (see photo) become a bright detail, which in some trim levels of Renault Koleos 2020 can also be changed to 19-inch two-tone “slippers” (prices need to be specified).
- The rear of the car has not received any drastic changes, there is still a rectangular tailgate and a new bumper with two edged exhaust holes.
The French also offer two new body colors: chestnut red and blue.
Interior
The interior of the SUV also did not remain without alteration. Given the feedback from customers about the shortcomings of the machine, the developers changed the materials to better ones.
The front panel includes a huge multimedia sensor at 7 or almost 9 inches. The R-link 2 system with a voice interface is installed here. The 2020 model also announces gesture control. By the way, to understand, it is better to read the instruction manual. Nearby are two large air circulation deflectors, and under the screen is a climate control unit. 
Multimedia trunk instruments
reno seat
The car is equipped with a multi-wheel with several mini-blocks and big amount functions. It is braided with leather and even heated in the basic configuration. Behind the wheel is a tidy: on-board screen, analog speedometer and tachometer.
The top set is equipped with a BOSE audio system (12 speakers).
Also on the list nice bonuses heated front seats, electric seat adjustments, cup holders with heating or cooling a drink. But the rear passengers (three are quietly accommodated here) do not receive such amenities. The most necessary function for our winter - windshield heating - is already pleased with the basic equipment.
The trunk from 538-liter turns into a 1690-liter compartment with the rear row folded down. Throughout the cabin there are compartments for small items.
The upholstery is available in three leather colors: black, gray and brown.
Renault Koleos 2020: dimensions
Although the car is built on a base identical to the X-Trail, its dimensions differ significantly. Koleos of the new generation surpassed its "senior", produced before the 16th year in size by 15.2 cm in length. But in other respects, the updated Koleos has become a little more compact. Clearance auto 210mm, which allows you to use the mode off road by appointment.
What engines can I buy Renault Koleos 2019 with?
For Russia, the second generation car is available with three power units. You can buy Renault Koleos with two petrol and one diesel engines.
A choice of two-liter diesel and petrol, both work with CVT variator, the automatic transmission is not offered. The 2.5 liter engine was no exception.
Engines develop power from 144 to 177 "horses". Diesel gives a torque of 380 N / m, developing a speed of 201 km / h. Gasoline "hearts" are quieter, their torque is 200 and 233 N / m, respectively. Max Speed- 187 or 199 km per hour. 
Renault Koleos 2019: specifications
A characteristic feature for all Koleos trim levels - continuously variable transmission. Mechanics in the line is not represented at all. Below you can find the main characteristics of the supplied domestic market auto.
| Modification | Volume, cc | Maximum power hp/rpm | thrust n/m /r/min | Transmission | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 1997 | 144 | 200 | 6.4/7.5/9.4 | |
| 2.5 petrol | 2488 | 171 | 233 | CVT | 6.9/8.3/10.7 |
| 2.0 diesel | 1995 | 177 | 380 | 5.7/5.8/6.1 |
Renault Koleos 2019: start of sales in Russia
The company did not dare to start production on the spot, so the cars are delivered from the factory from South Korea. Unlike Europe, all modifications of cars are equipped with a 4x4 drive, so native off-road is clearly not an obstacle for a crossover.
In Russia, sales started in July 2018, so you can test it not only virtually (the official website provides such an opportunity). You can sign up for a test drive at the nearest Renault dealership. 
Renault Koleos 2019: price in Russia
The SUV got to us not only with updated look and characteristics, but also the price tag. Official dealer Russia offers to buy a basic car for more than one and a half million.
The price of Renault Kaleos updates starts from the figure of 1 million 749 thousand rubles. In Tolyatti, for example, the figure starts from 1 million 817 thousand rubles. (at gray dealers). You can buy a car from representatives in any city, but you will have to check availability before buying. If the desired model is not in place, there is an online pre-order function.
Renault Koleos 2019: new body, equipment and prices, photos
New
price crossover optics
seat multimedia blue
bumper test
Europe will see three variants of the car, while our dealers will be able to offer only two modifications: Executive and Premium. True, the second is proposed for Russia with different engines. The "lightest" 2.0l is not included in the configuration. You can learn more about the car from the test drive (video attached).
The first option (Executive) has only gasoline engine two liters in volume. The package includes textile seats, cruise control, electronic parking brake, rain and light sensors, remote engine start. Officially, you will have to pay for the model from 1 million 749 thousand rubles.
The second complete set of a model range - Prestige. Its peculiarity is that it is already available with two types of units. From the technological filling here are the Easybreak systems, blind spot monitoring, automatic seat adjustment, fully diode headlights. Conveniences lie in the illumination of the interior perimeter, leather upholstery and the ability to have a panoramic roof (as an option).
For a diesel model, representatives are asking from 2 million 219 thousand rubles. Gasoline 2.5l is valued cheaper by 60 thousand rubles.
Renault Koleos 2020 or Skoda Kodiak
Taking into account all the restyling, the car occupies a good position in the market. The main rivals are the Jeep Cherokee or Hyundai Santa Fe, even the Skoda Kodiak, although it costs more in almost the same content. Details about the "stuffing" and technical aspect see competitors below.
| Compare parameter | Koleos | Skoda Kodiak | Hyundai Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum price in rubles | 1 749 000 | 1 999 000 | 1 999 000 |
| Engines | |||
| Power base motor(hp) | 144 | 150 | 171 |
| At rpm | 6000 | 5000 | 6000 |
| Maximum torque in Nm | 200 | 250 | 225 |
| Maximum speed in km/h | 187 | 194 | 190 |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h in seconds | 11.3 | 9.7 | 11.5 |
| Fuel consumption (highway / average / city) | 6.4/7.5/9.4 | 6.3/7.1/8.5 | 7.5/9.9/14.1 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| engine's type | inline | inline turbo | inline |
| Working volume in l. | 2.0 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Fuel | petrol | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 60 | 60 | 64 |
| Transmission | |||
| Drive unit | full | ||
| Transmission | CVT | DSG | manual transmission / automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | - | 6 | 6 |
| Chassis | |||
| The presence of alloy wheels | + | + | + |
| Wheel diameter | R18 | R17 | R17 |
| Body | |||
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Body types | crossover | ||
| Curb weight in kg | 1679 | 1550 | 1926 |
| Gross weight (kg) | 2140 | 2225 | 2510 |
| Body dimensions | |||
| Length (mm) | 4672 | 4697 | 4700 |
| Width (mm) | 1843 | 1882 | 1800 |
| Height (mm) | 1673 | 1676 | 1685 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2705 | 2791 | 2670 |
| Ground clearance/clearance (mm) | 210 | 194 | 185 |
| Salon | |||
| Trunk volume | 538 | 720 | 643 |
| Options | |||
| ABS | + | + | + |
| On-board computer | + | + | + |
| central locking | + | + | + |
| Rear power windows | + | + | + |
| Airbags (pcs.) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Air conditioner | + | + | + |
| Heated mirrors | + | + | + |
| Front power windows | + | + | + |
| Heated seats | + | + | + |
| Fog lights | + | + | + |
| steering wheel adjustment | + | + | + |
| Seat adjustment | No | No | No |
| Course stabilization system | + | + | + |
| Audio system | No | No | + |
| metallic color | option | option | option |
