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About the Renault Koleos
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2022 Renault Koleos is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the XZG MY21 generation, starting from $24,400 MLRP for the ZEN (4x2) and topping out at $38,000 for the ZEN (4x4).
There are 14 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2022. The Koleos is built in France and is available with 2.5L Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a Continuous Variable transmission with the drive sent to 4x2. The Koleos is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Looks more premium than its price tag suggests
- Spacious interior
- Outsider charm
Cons
- Lifeless steering
- Somewhat clunky infotainment
- Lacking some active safety and driver assist features found in rivals
Renault Koleos Rating
Subaru Forester
Entry-level
BMW iX
Best in class
Overall rating
7.8
7.5
8.8
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2022 Renault Koleos Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LIFE (4x2) | $32,800 | $32,800 |
| INTENS (4x2) | $34,700 | $34,700 |
| ZEN (4x2) | $35,900 | $35,900 |
| INTENS (4x4) | $36,600 | $36,600 |
| ZEN (4x4) | $38,000 | $38,000 |
*excl. on-roads
2022 Renault Koleos Specs
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2022 Renault Koleos Dimensions
1678mm
2063mm
4672mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
See all 2022 Renault Koleos Dimensions2022 Renault Koleos Boot Space
There's 458L of boot space, expanding to 1690L with the rear seats folded. The second-row doesn't quite fold completely flat.
All models have a 17-inch steel spare under the boot floor.
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2022 Renault Koleos Safety Rating
When ANCAP tested the Koleos in 2017, it awarded it a rating of five stars.
That rating was based on an adult occupant protection score of 84 per cent, child occupant protection score of 79 per cent, vulnerable road user protection score of 62 per cent and a safety assist score of 52 per cent.
All Koleos models come standard with the following:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane-departure warning
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
The Zen and Intens also include blind-spot monitoring.
2022 Renault Koleos Fuel Economy
The Koleos consumes 8.1L/100km on the combined cycle in front-wheel drive variants and 8.3L/100km combined on the Intens AWD.
It requires 91RON regular unleaded fuel.
| Renault Koleos | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK EDITION (4x2) | UNLEADED PETROL | 8.1 |
| INTENS (4x2) | UNLEADED PETROL | 8.1 |
| INTENS (4x4) | UNLEADED PETROL | 8.3 |
| LIFE (4x2) | UNLEADED PETROL | 8.1 |
| ZEN (4x2) | UNLEADED PETROL | 8.1 |
| ZEN (4x4) | UNLEADED PETROL | 8.3 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Renault Koleos?
All Renault Koleos’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 30,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2022 Renault Koleos drive?
Our expert take on Renault Koleos drivability.
While its 126kW/226Nm outputs aren't exceptional for the class, the continuously-variable transmission (CVT) does a decent job keeping the car within its peak torque and power band. Push it too hard, though, and it can get a bit noisy, though it's not the worst-sounding engine in its class.
There’s a manual shift mode with artificially-stepped gears but you’ll have to move the gearshift as there are no paddle shifters.
The ride is comfortable, even in the Intens with its 19-inch wheels. It never feels flustered or brittle over poor surfaces and is just as happy when rural road conditions jump from smooth bitumen to goat track.
On the highway there isn’t a great deal of road noise, but you will begin to notice noise in the cabin from the tyres on coarse chip country roads and poorly-finished surfaces.
Visibility out of the front and sides is good with generously sized wing mirrors and a blind spot monitor, but we found visibility out the rear to be a little compromised due to the narrow window envelope.
The Koleos’ steering is feather-light. While that might appear a good thing for some drivers, it has the unintended consequence of making the Koleos feel somewhat vague and cumbersome to drive.
This mid-sized SUV can feel hard to place, and there’s also no way to at least add some artificial weight to the steering via a selectable drive mode as in some rivals.
Handling is on par with most rivals. There's a touch of body roll in corners, but otherwise it's safe and predictable, especially with the Intens' optional all-wheel drive.
2022 Renault Koleos Options
Options list for the Renault Koleos
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Renault Koleos variants on the official website, and within the official Renault Koleos specifications page.
2022 Renault Koleos Colours
What colours are available for the Renault Koleos
The Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Universal White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
2022 Renault Koleos Warranty
What is the warranty on a Renault Koleos?
The Renault Koleos offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Should you buy the 2022 Renault Koleos
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The Renault Koleos is an often overlooked mid-sized SUV. It's showing its age in some respects, particularly in its limited list of active safety and driver assist features, but it's pleasant to drive and has a more premium look inside and out than the dated X-Trail.
We wouldn't put it at the very top of our shortlist, but it's worth considering.
Renault Koleos FAQs
The cheapest Renault Koleos is the ZEN (4x2) that starts from $24,400.
The most expensive Renault Koleos is the ZEN (4x4) that starts from $38,000.
The best towing capacity of a Renault Koleos is 2000Kg offered by the following variants
- ZEN (4x2)
- LIFE (4x2)
- INTENS (4x2)
- BLACK EDITION (4x2)
- INTENS (4x4)
- ZEN (4x4)
The largest Renault Koleos is the ZEN (4x2) which measures 2063mm wide, 4672mm in length and sits 1678mm tall.
The most powerful Renault Koleos is the ZEN (4x2) which has 126kW of power from its 2.5L Multi Point Fuel Injection engine.
The Renault Koleos is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Renault Koleos is the INTENS (4x4) which weighs 2200 kg (kerb weight).
The Renault Koleos uses unleaded petrol.