The facelifted Renault Koleos has not reached
Australian shores yet, but the automaker’s local importer has something to
sweeten the wait. It’s called the Koleos Formula Edition and it’s a limited-run model
inspired by Aussie F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo and Renault’s rich motorsport
heritage. Limited to under 400 units, the Koleos Formula Edition is based on
Australia’s most popular specification, the mid-range Zen.
Obviously, it features several additional features
including 19-inch Proteus alloys wheels with black center caps, black mirror
caps, silver side steps, and a Formula Edition sticker at the rear. The
limited-run model is available in just three exterior colors: Universal White,
Metallic Grey, and Metallic Black.
That’s not a lot but it’s just enough to grant the
Renault Koleos a sportier appearance. Don’t expect wonders in the engine
compartment, though. The Koleos Formula Edition features the same 2.5-liter
four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 171 PS and 226 Nm of torque, mated to an X-Tronic CVT. Be aware that it only comes in a
front-wheel-drive specification, though.
As with the Zen, the Formula Edition brings a
standard 7-inch touchscreen-operated infotainment system with navigation, front
and rear parking sensors with reversing camera, heated artificial leather seats,
and one-touch easy folding rear seats, among other features.
The Renault Koleos Formula Edition is priced from
AUD 36,490 drive-away nationwide — the same price as the Zen
grade it’s based on.
