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The 2022 Renault Koleos range of configurations is currently priced from $18,490.
Our most recent review of the 2022 Renault Koleos resulted in a score of 6 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Managing Editor Tim Nicholson had this to say at the time: To be fair to Renault, when the second-generation Koleos launched in 2016, it was a competitive offering. The problem is, a bunch of medium SUV rivals have been replaced in that time and some of them - Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson, to name a few - are high-quality offerings with an engaging drive and the latest tech and in-car features.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Tim Nicholson liked most about this particular version of the Renault Koleos: Decent value, Visually appealing, Spacious, comfortable cabin
The 2022 Renault Koleos carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Renault Koleos 2022 prices range from $20,130 for the basic trim level SUV Zen (4x2) to $40,150 for the top of the range SUV Zen (4x4).
It somewhat depends on which model Koleos we’re talking about. For some strange reason, both the two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions of the Koleos have the same towing capacity. Even stranger is the fact that the much torquier turbo-diesel version of the 2018 Renault has a lower towing limit than the petrol-engined version with its peakier powerplant.
So, on that basis, the turbo-diesel Koleos has a 1650kg braked trailer towing limit. Which neatly rules it out. The petrol version meanwhile, can legally tow 2000kg so theoretically, you could use it to tow an 1800kg caravan. In reality, though, the petrol Koleos won’t do so effortlessly or (as you’ve described it) easily. In fact, it’ll be just about at the limit in terms of its performance and braking and the CVT transmission will really be earning its keep on hills. To be honest, there are better choices for this type of use.
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It’s not something I’ve heard of, to be honest, but there are really only a handful of ways to get wet carpet. The first is that the windscreen or side glass is leaking and allowing water in. The other chance is that there’s a rubber bung or seal missing from the floorpan that is allowing water splashed up under the car to dampen the carpet. I’ve even seen worn or damaged door seals allow rainwater to be sucked into a car on the move.
The first thing I’d check would be the condition of the door and window seals and make sure there’s nothing stuck to them. Even a tiny twig or piece of leaf-litter can break the seal and allow water in overnight.
If it’s none of those things, then you have to start looking at possibilities such as a leak from the heater matrix. This is a serious hassle as often the whole dashboard has to be removed to replace the matrix. But your car should still be under factory warranty, so I reckon it’s back to the dealership and an in-depth look at what’s going on. Don’t forget, too, that even though the water is pooling in the passenger’s footwell, it could be entering the car elsewhere.
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I contacted Renault Australia about this, Trevor. But it seems they need to know the trim level and precise model before they can offer an answer. Apparently, different specifications across the Koleos range meant that some variants had a different clock in a different dashboard which required a different technique to reset. Have you asked at a dealership?
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The Koleos' interior is dated when compared with its rivals, especially when it comes to in-car tech. But it is very spacious for the segment and offers decent levels of comfort.
Koleos comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the 'R-LINK 2' multimedia system with 7.0-inch touchscreen, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, 2000kg towing capacity, automatic dusk-sensing headlights and rain-sensing wipers, plus a rear view camera with rear parking sensors.
You’ll find a decent 458-litre boot with all seats in place in the Koleos, increasing to a maximum 1690L.
The Koleos is a five-seat SUV. The rear seats recline and fold manually 60/40. They’re also surprisingly comfortable. The seats are set high up so kids can easily see out windows.
Renault Koleos Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Black Edition (4X2)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
8.1L/100km
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Intens (4x4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.5L ULP CVT AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
8.3L/100km
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Front-wheel drive Koleos grades cover 0-100km/h in 9.5 seconds and all-wheel drive versions do it in 9.8s.