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2008 Renault Koleos
RENAULT ANNOUNCES PRICES OF ITS NEW 4X4 CROSSOVER KOLEOS
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Renault announces pricing and specification of its new 4×4 crossover Koleos
Available in three trims, Dynamique, Dynamique S and Privilège
Offered with two diesel engines, dCi 150 and dCi 175 with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic gearbox
Prices start at £17,995 rising to £24,695
Koleos beats some competitors on price by as much as £1,500 and carries more equipment as standard
Koleos comes with a three-year, 100,000 mile warranty
First Renault to feature four-wheel drive from launch
Available in four and two-wheel drive
In UK showrooms from 4th July 2008
Renault’s longstanding MPV experience combined with the 4×4 technology already proven on existing Alliance models, ensures that its all-new 4×4 crossover, Koleos, benefits from a rich heritage of expertise.
Koleos is Renault’s first-ever entry into the growing crossover segment, boasting MPV levels of comfort and interior space combined with robust exterior styling and genuine off-road ability. Its practicality is evident in its split-opening tailgate, 70 litres of stowage space and impressive boot volume of up to 1,380 litres with the rear seats folded. Off-road, Koleos excels with innovative features such as Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control system, the ‘all mode 4×4i’ system developed by Nissan for the X-Trail (which shares the same platform with Koleos), and approach and departure angles of 27 and 31 degrees respectively.
As well as the four-wheel drive, Koleos will also be available in permanent two-wheel drive form appealing to those who enjoy its distinctive, crossover looks and spacious MPV-like versatility complete with high visibility driving position, but have no need to use the vehicle off-road.
Performance engines and value for money prices
Renault Koleos is offered with a choice of two diesel 2.0-litre Alliance engines, the dCi 150 and the dCi 175. Unusually for a 4×4 crossover, Koleos is available with six-speed gearbox and in manual or automatic transmission.
Prices start from £17,995 for the Koleos Dynamique dCi 150 4×2 manual, rising to £24, 695 for the Privilège dCi 175 4×4 manual.
CO² emissions for Koleos range between 191 and 221 g/km, with Koleos versions falling into Band F for CO² emissions.
Koleos beats the competition
Renault may be a newcomer to the 4×4 crossover segment, but it already beats some of its closest competitors in a number of areas including price, standard equipment, boot space, approach/ departure angle and warranty.
Expected best-seller, Koleos Dynamique S dCi 150 4×4 is priced at £20,495 - £1,295 cheaper than the equivalent Honda CR-V SE and £1,275 less than the Tiguan SE. Koleos Dynamique dCi 150 4×4 beats Ford’s Kuga Zetec on price coming in at £18,995 compared to Kuga’s £20,495 - £1,500 more than the Renault.
Koleos’ standard equipment list is also impressive, especially compared to its rivals who can only offer features that are standard on Koleos, such as fog lamps and enhanced comfort features you’d expect on a 4×4 such as cruise control, as options.
Renault’s continual improvements in the quality and durability of its products are further enforced with Koleos’ three-year, 100,000 miles warranty offering complete peace of mind. Some competitors just can’t match Renault Koleos in terms of warranty with the VW Tiguan, Ford Kuga, Toyota RAV4 available with three-year, 60,000 miles warranty and the Honda CR-V offering three-year, 90,000 miles.
The approach and departure angle, at 27˚ and 31˚ respectively, offered by Koleos is amongst the best available on the market and substantially better than some competitors, positioning Koleos as one of the most versatile, stylish and practical vehicles in its segment. Ford Kuga’s approach and departure angle is 21˚ and 25˚ respectively, whilst VW Tiguan offers 18˚ and 25˚.
Dynamique
Koleos Dynamique is offered in four or two-wheel drive form, in the dCi 150 engine.
Standard features on the Dynamique include air conditioning, cruise control and speed limiter, front fog lamps, black side protectors, chrome effect roof bars, heated and body coloured door mirrors, tinted glass, 17” ‘Crusoe’ alloy wheels, picnic tables armrest on centre console, automatic parking brake, height adjustable driver seat, leather steering wheel, lateral and curtain airbags, ISOFIX compatible passenger seat and outer rear seats, 4X15W mono CD with MP3, 60:40 split rear seat with centre armrest, ski hatch, four luggage tie hooks, rear shelf with solid and roller section, front passenger underfloor draw, cooled glove box, 12V accessory point, storage under rear footwells, storage under rear load area and lateral storage behind wheel arches.
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