The second generation Renault Koleos has received a
mid-cycle facelift, three years after production of the mid-size SUV kicked
off. Visual changes on the outside are very subtle and
include a more prominent grille, larger skid plates and new chrome trim. In
addition, the 2020MY Koleos gets standard Pure Vision LED headlights across the
range, 3D effect taillights and a bigger brake light. The exterior updates are
completed by the addition of the new Vintage Red metallic color and new
two-tone alloy wheels.
Moving on to the interior, you’ll find improved soft
touch materials, revised trim inserts and two-stage reclining rear passenger
seatbacks. Moreover, the R-Link2 infotainment system has been enhanced with the
addition of the Apple CarPlay smartphone integration feature for iOS devices,
which applies to the 7- and 8.7-inch screens. Renault also gave the facelifted
Koles a new Automatic Emergency Braking system with Pedestrian Detection.
The engine lineup has been revised as well, with the
French firm’s Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan X-Trail and Skoda Kodiaq rival now
offering two new diesel engines. The 1.8-liter dCi pushes out 150 PS and 340 Nm of torque while the larger 2.0-liter unit
produces 190 PS and 380 Nm. Both of them are
coupled to an X-Tronic CVT as standard with the bigger engine being offered
with the All Mode 4×4-i all-wheel drive system.
Renault will kick off sales of the SUV next month,
with first customer deliveries set for October. It will be available in the
Iconic and GT-Line trim levels, with the base model featuring standard LED
headlights, hands-free parking, reversing camera, adaptive cruise control,
keyless entry, dual-zone climate control and ambient lighting. Pricing will be
announced in the coming weeks.
