Renault Koleos, 2017

I drove past the car dealership, looked in, felt. After 2 weeks - saddled. I have traveled relatively little so far - the story will not be long, I will try on the case. The appearance of Renault Koleos, I think, was a success. The insides are X-trail T32, which I also consider a plus, because the option is proven. Under the plastic engine cover with Renault 2.5 lettering is another cover with Nissan lettering and QR25DE marking. Overall - 171 hp he has enough, but I would "stick" VQ35 - and would even be ready to pay extra for it. In general, the situation is funny: this is a Japanese with a French design and a French brand that is collected in Korea. However, this is far from the worst manifestation of globalization. The variator did not cause negative emotions - this despite the fact that this is my first variator, at least in constant personal use. Almost immediately from the salon - I got on the track. I drove carefully at first, but after 1.5 thousand km Renault Koleos began to hint that he already wanted to go. And with respect to the absolute majority of participants in the movement, he really drove, slightly overtaking road trains and whole columns of trucks. He doesn't fly, of course. But if we are guided by the principle of sufficiency, then completely.

Bundle - Premium, plus a couple of some packages. Available: diode light dipped / distant, heated windshield, heated mirrors, heated steering wheel, antiyuz, antibuks, assistant when descending from the mountain, electronic handbrake, cruise, 2-zone climate, speed limiter, leather interior and much more what. Sound adjustments of the audio system (in addition to balance) are reduced to the management of low and high frequencies. Well, it seems like this is Bose - and the layman should not go further. R-Link has a submenu for downloading applications - but so far it has not been possible to "contact the center" and download at least one of them. A bit noisy after 130 km / h, although on a good road at such a speed it is very stable and intelligible, that is, it seems to have it. But, in general, the impressions are very positive. In general - if I were Renault, I would even refuse the name Koleos - they are so different cars. On the other hand, if future generations keep pace with the times as well, then everyone will forget about the first generation as a kind of misunderstanding.

Advantages : roomy. Convenient. Comfortable. Rides well.

disadvantages : not found yet.

Nikolay, Omsk

Renault Koleos, 2017

I drove the 2014 Koleos for three years. Mechanics. As soon as the new Renault Koleos appeared in the city, he took it without hesitation. The most complete package supplied to Russia. Compared to the old one, the new one is more pleasant to operate, quieter. After the purchase, a few days later I went to Nizhny Novgorod. I hit 2000 km. During the trip, the consumption was 7.9 liters. I must say right away that the runs were 500 km a day. The car pleases. There is not enough indication that the rear seat heating is on. The multimedia screen hung a couple of times. It was just black, but the sound of the radio was on. It passed by itself. Heated windshield is a thing. The glass thaws in a couple of minutes. The automatic high beam works great. Compared to the previous Renault Koleos, this one is slightly stiffer on the move.

Advantages : appearance. Equipment. Comfort. Large interior and trunk.

disadvantages : noisy after 140 km / h.

Alexander, Kazan

Renault Koleos, 2017

Skated on the second Renault Koleos for 4 years. I came to MOT and saw a new generation of Renault Koleos on an auto transporter. Having smoked two or three cigarettes and consulted with his wife, he went to the manager. Due to the fact that the car was going to the presentation and test drive, the sale had to be coordinated with the management. After two or three hours of anxious waiting, the manager said that the management in Moscow had agreed to the sale. In general, the presentation was carried out promptly and with my participation, I was, as it were, the hero of the occasion, congratulated on the purchase, presented gifts and exchanged keys. Now about the car, Renault Koleos Premium CVT X-Tronic petrol in the maximum configuration, with all the "dopas", a panoramic roof with a sunroof, an automatic trunk (the one that kicks), an automatic parking system. The assembly is Korean, plastic is soft skin type. The exterior, the interior, everything is at the highest level, the leather interior is like in all the photos and videos on the Internet, the CVT is an updated 7-speed X-tronic, the fuel consumption is lower compared to the previous car, it was 11.4 on the new 9.4, the driving mode is mixed ... Renault Koleos keeps the road well, about throttle response until I say 1300 km in total, because I don't "gas" much, at 2000 rpm the speed is 120 km in a straight line. The move is soft, but the square edges of the pits are certainly felt. The monitor is large, the Bose audio system has 11 speakers and a subwoofer counted, the audio is reproduced with high quality, support for photos and videos, video only in the parking lot, the phone clings without problems. R-Link has already installed cards, it has not been possible to register yet, wrote in the TP. LED headlights low and high beam. Remote autostart from the card and programmable time from the BC, so the alarm is now, if necessary, only for sound alarm, since the card does not have its own buzzer.

Well, about the shortcomings, one of the most important drawbacks was the lack of secret drawers for little things, which you always forget about. When exchanging a car, I collected almost 3 packages with different small things, but in the new one I could not decompose everything. There are no curtains on the rear doors, it was convenient with curtains. There is no blind on the hatch, if the hatch is open, then all mosquitoes feel at home. The curtain opens automatically and closes only after the hatch is closed, or maybe I haven't figured it out yet. Well, the back door, on which you could sit before, is now gone, the trunk lid opens entirely upwards, for me personally, the disadvantage is that things fall out when you open it, you will have to install a grid for long trips. Despite all the "disadvantages" I am satisfied with the purchase of Renault Koleos, there are more pluses than minuses. And the most important plus, a new car.

Advantages : I am satisfied with the purchase. An excellent modern car with a pleasant interior, many options.

disadvantages : nowhere to put change.

Pavel, Usinsk

Renault Koleos, 2018

Nice car for the money. The price of Renault Koleos in our market is much better than in the European one. We took it into the family in addition to the previous generation of 2014, which served faithfully for 3 years without breakdowns. Good equipment, good old engine, which was modernized and reduced fuel consumption. A variator that has become much more interesting. The package, which has everything you need, but it seems to him that 2.5 petrol is a little lacking. But fuel consumption pleases, in the combined cycle 10 liters. The ride smoothness, noise insulation became better, the trunk on the new Renault Koleos became larger, in general, with the change of generation, the car became better.

Advantages : insulation. Maintenance cost. Price. Fuel consumption. Safety. Appearance. Reliability. Passability. Suspension. Comfort. Salon design. Multimedia. Build quality. The spaciousness of the cabin. Dimensions. Controllability. Transmission. The trunk.

disadvantages : dynamics.

Anatoly, Moscow

Renault Koleos, 2018

Good day everyone. I decided - I bought it. Issue price 2.19 million, took in a car dealership, I go for three weeks. While listening and sniffing. In general, I'm satisfied so far. Refueling at Shell and Lukoil. By car: turbo diesel 2.0 177 hp, CVT, premium grade without packages, but with a hatch, gray. I put Pandora 3910 pro (not with the officials), I plan to install Webast for the cold weather. I bought a set of Toyo winter tires. I installed the protection of the gearbox, tank, fuel line and crankcases of the diesel engine and variator. In general, I am satisfied so far. Today 2000 km. Pros of Renault Koleos. Diesel, he is a diesel, pulls normally, enough from the bottom, four-wheel drive tried in the country, rowing normally, on the panel shows the distribution of thrust along the axes. The light and DRL are great, there is a blind spot monitoring system, but I don't need it, the Bose sound is excellent. Cons - the turbo lag is huge, the officials say it will go away after 6000, the start-stop system. I read forums on how to reprogram a button, tire pressure sensors live their own lives, at a rate of 2.3 they show 2.3 or 2.6, the R-Link head unit is not for Russia. For now, we'll see the first off-road at the weekend.

Advantages : diesel. Four-wheel drive. Shine. Music.

disadvantages : turbo lag.

Constantine, Railway

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History of Renault Koleos / Renault Koleos

A joint development of Renault and Nissan - Renault Koleos was released in 2008. If we owe the birth of the design to the French, then the Japanese gave the Koleos a power unit, an X-Trail platform, a suspension and an All Mode 4 × 4-i all-wheel drive system with down and down assistance systems. The car is produced at the Renault Samsung Motors plant in the city of Buzan in Korea.

The exterior of the Koleos has received the corporate features of the Renault brand. The radiator grille, optics, the location of the logo Koleos borrowed from the Scenic model. The design turned out to be somewhat extraordinary: huge headlights, bulging sides, a very large glass area, overweight stern. The length and width are 4520 and 1850 mm, respectively.

The salon is endowed with ample space, high front seats are not only comfortable, but also provide good visibility. The driver's seat also has height adjustment. The placement of all controls is carefully thought out. The rear sofa can accommodate three passengers, who will feel in complete comfort. Koleos has everything you need to create comfort.

An individual microclimate in the cabin is created thanks to dual-zone climate control. Features a premium Bose® audio system designed specifically for this vehicle. It provides the highest sound quality. The sophisticated interior is complemented by a large glass area and a panoramic sunroof, which makes the interior very bright. The car is equipped with such additional options as a hands-free chip card, cruise control, light and rain sensors, and an automatic parking brake.

Koleos were also endowed with a volumetric trunk of 450 liters, which can be increased to 1380 liters due to the folding backs of the rear seats. For the transport of long items, the front passenger seat can be folded into the table position. The two-piece door provides easy access to the luggage compartment. When parked, the lower section can be folded up and used as a support (withstands a load of up to 200 kg). The salon has numerous storage compartments for storing and storing small items.

Under the hood of Renault Koleos is a 2.5-liter 177 hp gasoline engine. The motor confidently accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 10.3 seconds with a variator and 9.3 seconds with a mechanics.

Renault Koleos is designed both for driving in a big city and for traveling on suburban roads and country roads with poor coverage. Thanks to Nissan's intelligent all-wheel drive system, as well as integrated stability control, the driver feels complete control over the car during the trip.

An impressive ground clearance of 206 mm, the angles of entry and exit allow the car to move in complete safety on the most difficult road surfaces: on dirt roads, on snow, ice, mud. The intelligent All Mode 4x4-i all-wheel drive system, combined with ESP, ensures optimum traction with the precise distribution of torque between the wheels.

Good build quality allows Renault to provide Koleos owners with a 3-year or 100,000km warranty, whichever comes first.

After four years in the European market, the model has not gained much popularity. In 2011, an updated Koleos was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The car has received a new exterior and interior design. True, the efforts of the designers were enough only for the front part of the body: the stern remained unchanged. A powerful chrome grille was installed in front, which the previous version practically did not have, prettier optics and a new bumper, and LED turn signal repeaters were integrated into the side mirror housings. From the previous version, the car inherited a high ground clearance and convex wheel arches. The new model also received a new paint color. Customers will now be able to purchase the vehicle in the vibrant Orange Cayenne color. Despite the changes made, the overall dimensions of the Koleos have not changed. Inside - new finishing materials and a revised instrument panel.

Depending on the country, the SUV is available with a 2.5-liter TR 25 petrol engine with 170 hp. or two 2.0-liter diesel engines with 150 and 173 hp. By the way, the updated Koleos is characterized by reduced CO2 emissions. So earlier diesel engines emitted into the atmosphere 167 and 174 g / km, respectively, and now these figures have dropped to 148 and 166 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

In September 2011, the restyled Koleos 2012 model was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The most significant changes were made to the front of the car. The first thing that catches your eye is a completely different grille. A massive shield with a lot of rounded corners and three shiny moldings undoubtedly gives the appearance more solidity. The new molding of the front optics is not so obvious. The modified bumper has a more complex architecture, the top foglights are accentuated by shiny cilia. Massive wheel arches, high ground clearance, sporty alloy wheels and low-resistance tires give the vehicle a more dynamic appearance.

The profile has undergone almost no interference. The mirrors received LED turn signals, and a new spoiler was placed on the fifth door cover. The feed remains the same. Nice shape of optics, stylish transition from the glazed part of the rear door to metal, successful forms of stamping and pseudo-diffuser in the lower part of the bumper, all these elements create a picture of the integrity of the image.

The list of interior changes is even more modest. New high-quality materials for the interior give the interior an elegant touch. The instrument panel consists of three round instruments with a speedometer in the center. The red emergency light button has turned black with a small emergency gang pictogram in the center. White instrument illumination has replaced orange. Renault engineers have significantly worked on the soundproofing of the cabin. The air ducts of the climate control are prudently not only built into the front panel and hidden under the seats, but also brought out into the central pillars, which has a very favorable effect on the heating rate of the entire cabin. Retractable curtains on the rear doors provide reliable protection from the scorching sun. Renault Koleos 2012 also boasts natural interior lighting, thanks to a panoramic sunroof (optional).

The range of adjustments in the driver's seat is extensive. The backrest can even be positioned vertically. In the pre-reform car, the headrest rested strongly against the back of the head, and now it can be adjusted. The Bose premium audio system, which has been custom designed for Koleos with the interior in mind, offers great surround sound and intuitive controls.

In the salon there is an abundance of all kinds of drawers and glove compartments. The rear row of seats itself folds in a 60:40 ratio. If, in addition to the second row, the backrest of the front right seat is also folded, then items up to 2.6 m long can be transported in the cabin. The luggage compartment has a volume of 450 liters and can be easily increased to 1380 liters by folding the backs of the rear seats in one motion, providing This flat floor for unhindered loading of large luggage. The cargo compartment is accessed through a double-leaf rear door, the lower part of which can hold up to 200 kg.

The car is delivered to Russia with the same set of engines: a 2.5-liter gasoline volume (170 hp, 226 Nm) and a 2-liter turbodiesel (150 hp, 320 Nm). In the first case, a 6-speed "mechanics" or a CVT variator is offered as a transmission, in the second - only a 6-speed "automatic".

With geometric indicators of cross-country ability, Koleos is excellent: the angle of entry is 27 degrees, the exit angle is 31 degrees, and the clearance for a diesel car is 188 mm, and for a gasoline car it is 206 mm.

The 2012 Koleos version offers Nissan's 4x4 all-wheel drive system, which provides the crossover with precise steering, confident behavior both on and off the road, as well as excellent maneuverability, so necessary in urban conditions. The all-wheel drive system works as follows: when driving under normal conditions, full torque is transmitted to the front axle; in an emergency situation, the electronics can redistribute 50% of the torque to the rear. It is possible to select the optimal mode manually. For example, forcibly leaving only front-wheel drive (2WD mode), or forcing the system to rigidly distribute traction in a 50:50 ratio at speeds up to 40 km / h (Lock mode is ideal on rough terrain).

In addition, the 4x4 all-wheel drive versions are equipped with uphill assistance systems that prevent the car from rolling backwards, and when driving downhill, in which the assistance system will prevent Renault Koleos 2012 from gaining speed.

The company says that the crossover has earned the highest five-star EuroNCAP safety rating thanks to its dynamic stability control, emergency braking assistance, Renault Koleos body structure with deformable parts during a collision and six airbags.

The manufacturer admitted that the renovation to which the car was subjected in 2011 was superficial and hasty, and therefore did not in any way affect the increase in consumer demand. Therefore, in the summer of 2013 at the Argentine Auto Show in Buenos Aires, Renault showed the 2014 model year Koleos. It turns out that this version is the second restyling of the model in its entire five-year history of existence.

As a result of this restyling, the crossover acquired features of the corporate style in which modern Renault models are performed. There are no fundamental changes in the exterior of the car. The designers limited themselves to only minor changes to the front of the car. The crossover received a modified front bumper, a V-observable radiator grille with a large Renault emblem and stylish chrome moldings on the sidewalls. In addition, it got a new wheel pattern and an additional body paint option called Ebony Brown. To match the latter, another interior design scheme appeared. The rest of the exterior of the Koleos remained the same, as the overall design concept of the model remained unchanged. This was confirmed by the dimensions of the car that remained unchanged.

It was possible to refresh the interior by using new, higher quality finishing materials. From now on, the R-Link multimedia system with a 7-inch touchscreen, a Bose audio system, a rear-view camera, a blind spot monitoring system, as well as assistance systems for descending from a mountain and starting from a standstill have become available as options. And one more little touch, the lower part of the double-leaf tailgate is now able to support a load exceeding 200 kg.

In terms of technical equipment, Koleos has remained the same. The same 2.5-liter gasoline engine with 171 hp is working under the hood. This motor meets Euro-4 environmental standards. The multi-point injection system of 95 gasoline allows you to set the maximum torque at around 226 N * m, while the crossover has a maximum speed of under 200 km / h, and the dynamics of its acceleration to 100 km / h is 9.3 seconds (10.3 seconds with automatic transmission ). The engine is moderately economical and requires an average of 9.6 liters of gasoline per 100 km. But instead of a 150-horsepower two-liter diesel engine, they now decided to supply us with a car with a 173 hp engine. similar working volume. The peak torque here is 360 Nm, which allows you to reach a speed of 100 km / h in 11.9 seconds. This motor is well known to European buyers of the model, but it is presented for the first time on the Russian market. This engine meets the strict Euro-5 standards. The list of installed gearboxes will not change either. For the gasoline engine, the French offer a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable CVT. For a diesel engine - a six-band "automatic".

It is noteworthy that the gasoline modifications have a ground clearance of 206 mm, while the diesel versions have a clearance of only 188 mm. At the same time, on samples intended for other sales markets, the landing is even slightly lower.

Renault Koleos 2014 model year is offered to customers in different equipment versions. The Expression package assumes the installation of a basic gasoline engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox. At the driver's disposal: air conditioning, ABS, six airbags, keyless start system, heated front seats, CD / MP3 player, fog lights.

The Dynamique version, in addition to the above, will receive: roof rails, chrome trim, cruise control, parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, light and rain and light sensors, as well as a number of electronic driver assistants. The "Dynamique Confort" package allows you to choose between a gasoline engine paired with a CVT or a diesel engine with an automatic transmission.

The top performance "Luxe Privilege" offers a car with a gasoline engine and a CVT. It will feature leather interior, aluminum sills, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, power driver's seat adjustment, a system that monitors blind spots and a premium media system.

In 2008, a new crossover was presented to the European market, which was tested in North Africa, this is Koleos. In fact, this is the second attempt by Renault to create an all-wheel drive car (the first attempt was one that was created ten years ago and around the same time it sank into oblivion, due to low demand), but now the French did differently - they did not create a "modified compact van" , and developed a new design.

The result is the Renault Koleos crossover, the main task of which is to directly oppose such "fashionable SUVs" as the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 and, to some extent, even compete with the Nissan Qashqai and VW Tiguan crossovers.

The appearance of "Koleos" can be called quite harmonious, where everything: the profile, high ground clearance and wide wheel arches clearly testify to its good off-road qualities. And the beveled rear window underlines its dynamism (at least that's what Renault's chief designer thinks). But its front part is very reminiscent of "Clio", but this time the exterior design is completely lacking avant-garde and controversial elements (which distinguished the models of previous generations).

Inside Renault Koleos everything is "Spartan" simple, which emphasizes the off-road essence of the car. Its creators are confident that they have managed to achieve the best (among competitors) front visibility: 31 ° vertically and 36.3 ° horizontally, rear visibility also deserves praise - 27.5 ° (not a record, of course, but a very decent result). In addition, this model can boast of an outstanding cabin height - 946 mm (that is, rear passengers in "Koleos" do not experience any discomfort - there is plenty of space overhead and "in the shoulders".

To emphasize the off-road qualities and character of this car, the first test drive was carried out by a manufacturer in North Africa (Morocco). Naturally, these places are not "famous" for ideal roads and allowed to check the crossover "in an adult way."

In Africa, by the way, if someone doesn't know, it is very hot - and an overheated interior is not the best condition for a driver. But for Renault Koleos this is not a problem - we start the engine and fully turn on the dual-zone climate control (where there are separate air ducts for the rear passengers). In addition, the sun blinds in the rear doors are very helpful in protecting passengers from the heat.

When driving around the city, this car practically does not differ from a regular minivan, but Renault Koleos has good dynamics - its 2.5-liter gasoline engine is able to accelerate the crossover to 100 km / h in just 9.3 seconds. (note that at the start, it requires increased revs). Moreover, the crossover has a very rigid grip. Without the habit of driving, the engine stalls all the time, but after an hour or two you already get used to this feature. As for the maximum speed (which, unfortunately, was not achieved during the test), according to the passport it is equal to 185 km / h.

By the way, the team of Japanese-French-Korean engineers paid special attention to the soundproofing of the cabin. In the cabin of this car there is almost complete silence, which is not disturbed either on the asphalt or off-road. The main merit for this is the laminated windshield, a special engine subframe and the use of effective soundproofing materials on the engine shield, in the wheel arches and under the floor of the passenger compartment.

Off-road - and these are quite steep mountains, where trails instead of roads, and sharp stones crackingly crunch under the wheels - Renault Koleos is also at a height. In this situation, the all-wheel drive system (partially borrowed from the Nissan X-Trail) is activated. An inexperienced driver, in overcoming obstacles, will be helped by numerous auxiliary systems (All modeI, Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control), which will help to enter the hill and back down "without incident". Also, the "off-road ambitions" of this car are confirmed by 206 mm ground clearance. Attention should also be paid to the angles of entry and exit (27 ° and 31 °, respectively).
In short - in theory "Koleos" was ready for the African off-road ... and he confirmed his readiness in practice.

In creating this SUV, the engineers at Renault and Nissan tried to "cross an SUV, a minivan and a sedan." This time the "hybrid" turned out to be very successful. And, unlike many competitors, the Renault Koleos crossover is endowed with a brutal appearance (which many will like).
The Spartan salon is in perfect harmony with the exterior and adds charm to it. It is obvious that Renault has managed to offer the market something special and original - which, in any case, deserves at least attention ... and, in our opinion, praise.

The safety of Koleos can be said briefly but succinctly: 9 models created by Nissan-Renault engineers received 5 stars in EuroNCAP crash tests, Renault Koleos claims the same result.

Brief technical characteristics:

• Dimensions - 4520 x 1855 x 1695 mm
• Engine - gasoline
  • engine displacement - 2488 cm 3
  • engine power - 170 hp / min-1
• Transmission - mechanical 6-speed or CVT-transmission (variator)
• Dynamics
  • maximum speed - 185 km / h
  • acceleration to 100 km / h - 9.3

Prices:In 2008, the basic configuration (Expression) is offered at a price of 869 thousand rubles. In the Luxe Privilege configuration, this crossover costs 1 million 74 thousand rubles. If you ask the dealer to "pack" the maximum configuration "in full", then its cost will be about ~ 1 million 130 thousand rubles.

Renault Koleos is a representative of the flagship crossover segment from the renowned French manufacturer. For almost eight years, Koleos has been pleasing its owners with unpretentiousness, excellent handling and high-quality finishing materials. Today we take a closer look at Renault Koleos from all sides and find out if it is as good as they say about it.

They are greeted by clothes

When the first generation Renault Koleos was created, it became clear that the model with high ground clearance and all-wheel drive will include all the latest developments of the concern and the most modern technologies that have been integrated into serial production vehicles. This is easily explained by the fact that this machine has the highest price and is positioned by the manufacturer as a flagship.

Looking at the first photo, you don't immediately understand what it is about. But remembering that in the distant 2008, in addition to Renault Koleos, such nondescript cars as Logan or Kangu rolled off the assembly line, it immediately becomes clear that this all-wheel drive is the best that the concern has managed to create in the entire history of its existence.

In the photo of Koleos, the optics stand out especially. It is she who is the face of Renault Koleos and allows you to get a complete picture of the concept of its design. It is not angular, but at the same time it is not perfectly round and has a complex shape.

Moreover, the photo clearly shows that the headlights are equipped with a washer system, which is a standard option for flagships.

In the photo stands out the radiator grill, which has an off-road design and, together with a solid ground clearance, fits perfectly into the exterior design. This is confirmed by the rear optics, which on Renault Koleos are made in the form of elongated rounded lamps of complex shape. They smoothly flow into the trunk lid, which has a not very large rear window, but sufficient for viewing.

The second photo shows the ergonomics of the Renault Koleos interior. Apparently, the car does not have the largest volume of the luggage compartment.

Instead, the passenger compartment is spacious enough to accommodate even a long trip.

Of particular interest is the Renault Koleos center console, which includes the controls for the climate control and the multimedia system. All information will be displayed on the color display, which is highlighted in the third photo.

Dry numbers

The characteristics of Renault Koleos are of particular interest to those who first encounter this car and decided to get to know it better. First of all, looking at such a compact car, I want to know about its dimensions.

Dimensions, however, turn out to be not as small as it seems at first glance. According to the technical data table, the body length is 4521 mm. The width reaches 1854 mm, and the height - 1709. The weight of the machine varies from 1595 to 1759 kg.

Thanks to such dimensions of the body, it was possible to achieve a luggage compartment that is not very large, but sufficient for comfortable travel, its volume reaches 450 liters. However, by folding the back of the rear sofa, this figure can be increased to 1380 liters.

Solid dimensions require considerable ground clearance or ground clearance, which will allow the car to feel comfortable off-road. According to official data, this characteristic is the same for all trim levels, and on all versions the clearance is 206 mm.

In addition to the considerable clearance, the dynamic characteristics of Renault Koleos deserve attention. So, the car can be equipped with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine or a two-liter diesel engine of varying degrees of boost.

The gasoline unit has a capacity of 171 hp, accelerating a crossover weighing two tons to 180 km / h. Acceleration to hundreds here will be about 10 seconds. Fuel consumption is not encouraging, the non-turbo engine has a lot of appetite. So, in the suburban mode, the crossover will not require more than 8 liters, but when traveling around the city, the indicator easily reaches 12.

Much more pleasing is the turbodiesel, which has, among other technical characteristics, phenomenal efficiency and good torque. The derated version has 150 horsepower under the hood. At the same time, the maximum speed of Renault Koleos is 183 km / h, and acceleration to hundreds is achieved in exactly 10 seconds. Fuel consumption in the suburban cycle is about 5 liters, and in the city - no more than 7.

A more powerful version with an equal volume has a capacity of 175 forces and the best technical performance. At the same time, the maximum speed and acceleration time remain practically unchanged. Fuel consumption here pleases no less, in the suburban cycle a car will require 5.7 liters of diesel fuel, and in the city - no more than 8.

Summary

Renault Koleos turned out to be a crossover with good technical characteristics: ground clearance, well-chosen body dimensions and a volumetric trunk paired with powerful and reliable motors. They make the car a real favorite. If the manufacturer maintains this level, then very soon it will become a leader in the European market, and will also win the hearts of many lovers of high ground clearance and excellent comfort.

The Renault Koleos crossover appeared in the French manufacturer's lineup in 2008, and during the first three years of its life, only 125,000 SUVs were sold. At the Frankfurt Motor Show in the fall of 2011, Renault presented the restyled Koleos, the main task of which was to increase sales in such a saturated and at the same time promising segment of family cars for outdoor activities. In our review, we will try to find all the good things that were originally incorporated into the crossover during development. In fact, Renault Koleos of 2012-2013 has enough advantages, and we will tell about them, starting with an unusual exterior design for representatives of the class of crossovers, a high-quality and functional interior, excellent geometric cross-country ability of the body, and ending with the used technical filling from the popular in Russia and acceptable at a price.
Of course, we will not forget to indicate the full technical characteristics of Renault Koleos 2013, overall dimensions of the body, tires and wheels available for installation, offered color options, possible configuration variations and their content. We will arrange a test drive on asphalt and light off-road. Feedback from the owners will help us find out the real fuel consumption and possible problems during operation, photo and video materials are designed to evaluate the appearance and interior.

Having seen Renault Koleos for the first time, you cannot even imagine that the car is capable of conquering rather serious off-road conditions. We are accustomed to the fact that the crossover should look with a certain touch of brutality and aggression, and the exterior of Koleos, on the contrary, with soft lines, rounded shapes and, to put it mildly, without a twist in appearance. Everything seems to be in place, in front there are large headlight blocks, a stylish radiator grill with three horizontal chrome strips, a sculpturally sculpted front bumper with a protective ski ala aluminum and foglights eyes.

From the side, the French crossover looks light and airy - a high sill, a sporty roof falling to the stern with a powerful rear pillar, inflated surfaces of doors and fenders, stamping of the profile of the wheel arches.

The rear end is also attractive with its large and beautiful marker light segments, a regular and large tailgate, a neatly trimmed and compact bumper.

Separately, the front, sidewalls and stern are bright and original, but for some reason they do not add up to the overall composition. The answer is simple, we are also accustomed to the aggressiveness and pressure of crossovers, so we try to compare everything with the same Nissan X-Trail. Remember what a new controversial design looks like and you will understand that Koleos is not devoid of bright charm and personality.

• Overall dimensions dimensions the bodies of the Renault Koleos crossover are: 4520 mm in length, 1855 mm (2120 mm with mirrors unfolded) in width, 1710 mm in height, 2690 mm wheelbase.
• The geometric indicators of the body's cross-country ability are serious as for a SUV: the entry angle is 27 degrees, the ramp angle is 21 degrees, the exit angle is 31 degrees, the ground clearance ( clearance) - 206 mm for versions with a gasoline engine and 188 mm for a diesel engine.
• The crossover rests on the ground with four tires 225/60 R17 on alloy wheels of size 17, as an option for 15,000 rubles it is possible to install tires 225/55 R18 on large 18-inch wheels of their light alloy.
• A wide palette is available for body painting colors enamels: basic - white matte, for white metallic, silver, ash beige, dark gray, red, orange and black an additional payment of 15,000 rubles is required.

Renault Koleos salon makes a pleasant impression thanks to high-quality finishing materials, which is also very pleasant tactilely (soft plastics, fabric and leather). And how stylish the carbon-look inserts look on the center console. The front seats with unobtrusive lateral support and heating provide a comfortable and comfortable fit. The maximum configuration of the Luxe Privilege has an electric drive for the driver's seat settings. The range of adjustment of the first row seats will allow the driver and passenger over 190 cm tall to easily sit.

The puffy rim of the steering wheel fits nicely in the hands, the steering column is adjustable in height and depth, informative instruments with white backlighting and on-board computers delivering information in Russian. The powerful body of the front instrument panel with stylish round ventilation deflectors seems to hang over the compact-sized center console, overloaded with control units for the air conditioning system, audio system (CD-MP3 radio with Bluetooth 6 speakers).

The engine start button is inconveniently located, however, as is the All Mode 4x4-i transmission mode control key (it is low on the console, and the gear lever makes it difficult to access them). The electromechanical handbrake keeps the car on the slope remarkably and is able to unlock the wheels on its own when starting to move. Despite the annoying mistakes in ergonomics, the Renault Koleos driver will quickly get used to the controls, in fact, everything is simple and clear.

In the second row, three passengers are not as comfortable as in the front seats. The margin of space is minimal overhead, in the width of the cabin and for the knees. Better to sit together, the tunnel on the floor is barely noticeable, the split back is able to change the angle of inclination, there are tables in the backs of the front seats, an armrest with cup holders, sun blinds.
Throughout the cabin, there are a lot of containers for storing small items: containers with lids in the armrests of the front doors, pockets in door cards with containers for bottles, secret drawers under the feet of the rear passengers and a bottomless glove box.

Trunk French crossover with modest dimensions, with passengers in the back seat, Renault Koleos' cargo capacity is limited to 450 liters. By folding the rear row we get a flat cargo area and a volume of 1380 liters. Rear seat transformations are easy and effortless, especially with the Easy Break system.

For the carriage of goods up to 2600 mm long, it is possible to lower the back of the front passenger seat forward. The rear door consists of two parts, the upper half opens with glass, the lower one is in the form of a side capable of withstanding a load of 200 kg.

Renault Koleos 2013 in Russia is offered in five trim levels: Expression, Dynamique, Dynamique Confort, Bose and Luxe Privilege. We will not describe in detail the content of the versions, we will only say that even the initial equipment is packed enough, but the maximum is simply gorgeous: leather interior, panoramic roof with electric drive, premium Bose audio system, dual-zone climate control, parking sensors, bi-xenon headlights, color screen of the multimedia complex ... But for the Carminat TomTom navigator you will have to pay 20,000 rubles.
If the exterior can raise questions from potential owners, then the interior is worthy of praise - functional, high-quality, cozy and even aristocratic.

Specifications Renault Koleos 2013

The platform, the QR25DE gasoline engine, 6 manual transmissions, CVT variators and 6 automatic transmissions, the All-Mode 4 × 4i all-wheel drive system went to the French crossover from the Japanese fellow in the Renault-Nissan alliance Nissan X-Trail. The M9R four-cylinder diesel engine is a collaborative effort between the alliance's minders. For the Russian market Renault Koleos 2013 is offered with two four-cylinder engines.
A petrol 2.5-liter (170 hp) paired with a 6 manual transmission (CVT variator) accelerates a crossover weighing 1622 (1655) kg to the first hundred in 10.4 (10.3) seconds, a maximum speed of 182 (185) mph. Fuel consumption in mixed mode, it is declared by the manufacturer at the level of 9.9 (9.6) liters.
Diesel Renault Koleos 2.0-liter dCi (150 hp) in tandem automatic transmission with 6 automatic transmissions will provide acceleration to 100 km / h in 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 181 km / h.

Diesel fuel consumption according to the passport in the combined cycle is about 8 liters.
An analysis of owner reviews reveals that a gasoline engine is not economical and requires from 9-10 liters on the highway to 15-16 liters in city mode. The diesel engine is not so gluttonous and consumes an average of about 9-10 liters.
The suspension is independent with McPherson struts in the front and a multi-link scheme in the rear, but unlike the Japanese donor, due to the use of other elastic elements and shock absorbers, not only the chassis of the French SUV is more comfortable and softer, but even the free travel of the suspension is greater, which provides higher energy consumption.

Test Drive Renault Koleos 2012-2013: on paved roads (no matter the quality of this surface), the chassis is capable of digesting even huge pits), the crossover demonstrates stable and predictable behavior in any driving modes. At low speeds, you can enjoy quietness, sharp steering, straight line stability and cornering stability. At high speeds (over 120 km / h), the steering wheel is not informative enough, the car rolls heavily in corners (disadvantages of the suspension with long travels), but it keeps the straight line perfectly. The response of a gasoline engine to opening the throttle is instantaneous, with aggressive driving (especially in the city) fuel consumption can skyrocket up to 18 liters.
Frankly off-road Renault Koleos is not within its power, but, so to speak, with the average severity of Russian off-road cars with an advanced All-Mode 4 × 4i all-wheel drive system, excellent geometric cross-country ability and huge suspension moves, it can easily cope. What can we say about how suitable the French crossover is for Russian winters with our constantly snowy and icy roads.
For such a short review, we really fell in love with Renault Koleos, and having learned its value in the salons of official dealers, the feeling only intensified.

How much is: the price in Russia for Renault Koleos in 2013 starts from 999,000 rubles for a car with a gasoline engine and 6 manual transmissions in the initial and far from poor Expression configuration. It is possible to buy diesel Renault Koleos with 6 manual transmissions in the Dynamique Confort version in car dealerships of official dealers for 1,227 thousand rubles. The cost of the maximum configuration of Renault Koleos Luxe Privilege with rich equipment is 1,282 thousand rubles.
Of course, it is better to entrust the maintenance and repair of the French crossover to the specialists of certified Renault stations. Structurally, the car is complex, but also reliable, because the main technical component is Japanese. For Renault Koleos, a wide selection of accessories (as well as spare parts) is offered, which, in addition to car dealerships, can be purchased in online stores (where the price is significantly lower).