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2 Dec 2022
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Snapshot
- 2023 Renault Koleos pricing and features
- New all-wheel-drive option for mid-spec Zen
- Updated equipment for Life and Zen, but Intens loses its Bose audio system
The updated 2023 Renault Koleos medium SUV has arrived in Australia.
It is priced from $37,000 before on-road costs, representing a $2000 price increase over the pre-update Koleos.
The mid-spec Zen has increased by $2900, while the flagship Intens is up $250, now topping out at $47,700 plus on-roads.
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An all-wheel-drive option is now available for the Zen, while the entry-level Life has gained several new features, including blind-spot alert, front and side parking sensors, cloth and leatherette upholstery (replacing cloth), ambient interior lighting and new-design 18-inch alloy wheels.
It also receives a height-adjustable passenger seat, auto-folding side mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, rear privacy glass, and exterior chrome trim on the lower doors and rear bumper.
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For model-year 2023, the Zen gains several features previously limited to the Intens, including a portrait-orientated 8.7-inch infotainment system, automatic parking, a hands-free electric tailgate, sequential rear indicators, and one-touch folding rear seats.
It also sports black leather upholstery (replacing leatherette), plus the new additions found on the Life.
The range-topping Intens has lost its light grey Nappa leather upholstery option – now black Nappa leather only – and its 11-speaker Bose audio system, in favour of the eight-speaker Arkamys setup available on lower grades.
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Across the range, the front LED fog lamps and wide-view driver's side mirrors have been deleted for 2023.
To the end of October, 2297 examples of the Renault Koleos have been registered in Australia in 2022, up 72.7 per cent over the same period in 2021.
While it has outsold the Volkswagen Tiguan (2097) and Ford Escape (1837), it is still far away from Australia's top-selling mid-size SUVs, including the Toyota RAV4 (30,370), Mazda CX-5 (23,476), Mitsubishi Outlander (15,619), Kia Sportage (15,497) and Hyundai Tucson (14,493).
JUMP AHEAD
- Pricing
- Features
- Options
- Colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
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2023 Renault Koleos pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Life FWD | $37,000 | up $2000 |
| Zen FWD | $41,700 | up $2900 |
| Zen AWD | $44,200 | new |
| Intens FWD | $45,200 | up $200 |
| Intens AWD | $47,700 | up $200 |
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2023 Renault Koleos features
Life
| 18-inch alloy wheels (new design) | Eight-speaker Arkamys audio system |
| Front and side parking sensors (new) | 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster |
| Cloth and leatherette upholstery (new) | Keyless entry and push-button start |
| Height-adjustable passenger seat (new) | Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors (new) | Manually-adjustable front seats |
| Ambient interior lighting (new) | Dual-zone climate control |
| Chrome exterior trim (new) | Heated and cooled front cupholder |
| Auto-folding side mirrors (new) | LED rear fog lamps |
| Rear privacy glass (new) | Front USB-A ports (x2) |
| 7-inch landscape infotainment system | Reversing camera |
| Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Manual cruise control. |
| AM/FM/DAB+ radio |
Zen
| IN ADDITION TO LIFE: | |
|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels (unique design) | 8.7-inch portrait infotainment system |
| Automatic parking (new) | Satellite navigation |
| Electric tailgate with hands-free function (new) | Heated front seats |
| One-touch folding rear seats (new) | Power-adjustable driver's seat with electric lumbar support |
| Black leather upholstery (new) | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| Sequential rear indicators (new) | Rear LED interior lighting |
| LED reverse lights (new) | Hill descent control (4x4 only) |
| Chrome door sill plates (new) | |
Intens
| IN ADDITION TO ZEN: | |
|---|---|
| 19-inch alloy wheels | Driver's seat massage and memory function |
| Power-sliding panoramic sunroof | Ventilated front seats |
| Black Nappa leather upholstery | Tilting front headrests |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | Side mirror tilting when reversing. |
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Colours
| Millesim red | Metallic grey |
| Universal white | Metallic black. |
Metallic paint incurs a $800 premium.
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
Under the bonnet, the Renault Koleos is powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder, producing 126kW and 226Nm.
It is paired with a CVT automatic transmission sending power to the front wheels, or all four wheels for $2500 extra on the Zen and Intens.
This powertrain was found in the previous-generation Nissan X-Trail, which shares its Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-CD platform with the Koleos.
According to the brand, the Koleos has a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time of 9.5 and 9.8 seconds for front- and all-wheel-drive models, respectively.
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2023 Renault Koleos claimed fuel economy
| 2.5-litre petrol FWD | 8.1L/100km | 188g/km |
| 2.5-litre petrol AWD | 8.3L/100km | 192g/km |
All variants have a 60-litre fuel tank. It is compatible with 91RON unleaded petrol.
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Safety
The Renault Koleos is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2017. This score applies to FWD variants.
It received a score of 87 per cent for adult occupant protection, 79 per cent for child occupant protection, 62 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 52 per cent for safety assist.
Six airbags (dual front, side and curtain) are fitted across the range.
Each variant includes the following active safety equipment as standard:
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle) | Blind-spot alert |
| Forward collision warning | Tyre pressure monitoring. |
| Lane departure warning |
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Dimensions
The Renault Koleos has a 2705-millimetre wheelbase, and is 4673mm long, 1843mm wide and 1667mm tall.
2023 Renault Koleos boot space
With the rear seats up, the Renault Koleos has a 493-litre boot capacity. Folding the second row increases luggage capacity to 1707 litres.
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Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Renault range, the Koleos is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Maintenance for the Koleos is required every 12 months or 30,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.
Capped-price servicing is available for five years, priced at $429 for the first three services, and the fifth. The fourth service is priced at $999.
Roadside assistance is available over the same period if the vehicle is serviced at a Renault dealership.
Availability
The 2023 Renault Koleos is on sale now.
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