2025 Renault Koleos Zen review
It’s old, but for those who don’t want to deal with frustrating safety systems, that could be one of the big reasons to consider the Koleos.
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Renault Koleos vs Kia Sportage Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Renault Koleos ZEN (4x2)
Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
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Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
60L
486 to 498 km
52L - 54L
255 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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7 year
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MSRP
$42,500 - $48,500
$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still stylish after all these years
- Practical cabin space and useability
- No annoying safety technology
Misses
- Missing some features due to its age
- Not lots of fun to drive
- Some weird cabin controls
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
Colours Available
The Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Metallic White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 126kW | 115kW - 169kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 226Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4400 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
