The new Renault Koleos is now
getting ready to hit European dealers, this month.
Renault had to do something to shine
some more light on their D-segment SUV. Their solution, inviting automotive
journalists to Finland to drive it on the road, in the woods, and through some
creeks, thus highlighting its everyday usability.
In Europe, those interested in the new Koleos will
get to choose between two diesel engines, the 1.6-liter dCi with 130 PS and 320 Nm of torque, and the 2.0-liter dCi, rated at 175 PS and 380 Nm of torque. Along with 6-speed manual and X-Tronic
automatic transmissions, are said to have been "tailored to meet the needs
and expectations of the model's European markets".
Depending on the selected flavor, features such as
the 7-inch touchscreen display, with sat-nav, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto,
or a larger 8.7-inch screen, along with AEB, blind spot and lane departure
warning, traffic sign recognition, hill start assist, and others, can become
available.
Prices for the 2017 Renault Koleos start from
£ 27,500 (US$ 35,400) in the United Kingdom, for the dCi 130 Dynamique S,
while the range-topping Signature Nav dCi 175 Auto X-Tronic will set you back
for at least £ 34,200 (US$ 44,025).
