Renault Koleos 2023.
Renault Koleos 2023 is a crossover in the top Premium Plus configuration.
Past models Koleos from French manufacturer Renault suffered a commercial failure, which the company did not deny.
However, the French did not take a cardinal decision and remove from production the failed brand.
Instead, the developers decided to perform a deep restyling procedure.
Appearance
Constructors together with the designers made the external appearance of the «new» car tightened, making it no less beautiful.
Previously, the company has already carried out a facial modernization, and therefore this is the second procedure.
The revealed flaws have been corrected. The body of «updated» Renault Koleos has increased in size, and if compare with its older brother, it became more massive.
Designers didn’t have to resort to drastic changes because the former stylistics didn’t cause any complaints. For this reason, the changes in appearance, if there are any, are insignificant.
First of all it concerns the front bumper — now it is slightly lifted and includes a large air intake.
The designers slightly revised the geometry of the radiator grille, adding dynamism.
Headlights, in turn, also underwent minor changes — the headlights are now neat and in harmony with the overall look of the front of the car.
The profile side is still recognizable, although there are chrome panels on both sides, which only benefited, becoming a design flavor of style.
The wheel rims not only got a new pattern, but also dropped extra weight.
This technological solution should provide better ride and handling of the vehicle. The rear end of the body is unaffected by the changes — here the taillights have the same shape.
Interior and equipment
Unlike the exterior, the interior was subjected to massive revision.
Developers have analyzed the numerous feedback from buyers of past models and included more quality materials in the range.
On the front panel is a large touch-screen display of the multimedia system R-link 2 measuring about 9″. The complex itself is equipped with voice control.
On both sides there are large ventilation deflectors and two smaller ones on the edges of the panel. Below the screen is the control unit of the climate system.
The steering wheel contains several blocks with keys to control a number of functions. Just behind the multicool is a modern digital instrument panel. Bose acoustics includes 12 speakers and a powerful amplifier.
The manufacturer has paid due attention to the seats — the materials are only of high quality, and the side inserts provide a comfortable fit.
The seats are also equipped with heating, electric adjustment, massage and ventilation. Rear row passengers are deprived of these amenities. The interior trim is available in three color variations — black, gray and brown.
Technical Specifications
The updated medium-size crossover is based on the X-Trail platform. However, dimensions of the novelty differ significantly.
Renault Koleos 2023 dimensions
Length (mm) — 4 672
Width (mm) — 1 843
Height (mm) — 1 673
Wheelbase (mm) — 2 705
Ground clearance (mm) — 210
Powertrain range has 3 engines (2 petrol, 1 diesel):
MR20 2.0 — 144 hp.
2TR 2.5 — 171 hp.
M9R 2.0 — 177 hp.
As for the gearbox, regardless of the type of engine, it is a CVT variator without any alternatives. The new Koleos 2023 has only all-wheel drive.
Release date and prices
Renault has suspended its activity on the Russian market, due to which it has suffered huge losses.
However, domestic car enthusiasts have a chance to buy a mid-size crossover at the expense of the company «Avtopromservice» located in Minsk. This is the official dealer of Renault in Belarus.
Sales of the crossover are planned for the period from summer to fall. The cost varies depending on the configuration:
Expression.
Dynamique.
SL Bose.
Dynamique Confort.
Luxe Privilege.
On the Russian market, the cheapest version is offered at a price of 1.5 million rubles, while the expensive one will cost a little over 1.8 million.
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