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Due for release in Australia in September the Koleos has been
designed to offer the same reassuring drive regardless of the location - around
town, on the open road or off the beaten track.
“The new Koleos is the first true product of the
Renault-Nissan global alliance,” says Renault Managing Director, Rudi
Koenig.
“The Koleos is the result of a unique blend of global engineering,
design and manufacturing resources.”
Due for launch in Europe in June the Koleos will offer a
unique standard of safety and comfort, a parameter that has become a recognised
Renault hallmark along with excellent value for money.
The Koleos is the first 4x4 crossover vehicle to be produced
by Renault.
The elegant exterior design is enhanced by practical features
such as a split-opening, 'clamshell'-type tailgate to assist cargo area
access.
Interior innovations include an air-chilled glovebox and an
array of storage compartments, rear passengers also benefit from folding tables
mounted in the backs of the front seats.
The ‘easy estate' seating system enables the 60/40-split rear
bench seat to be folded flat from the boot at the flip of a lever. The rear
bench seat is also equipped with a ‘ski trap’.
Latest Generation Powertrains
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Koleos will be available in petrol and diesel powered variants.
The latest-generation 2.0 dCi Euro 4 diesel engine will be
coupled to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The 2.5-litre petrol
powerplant will be available with a manual six-speed gearbox or a continuously
variable transmission (CVT).
Safety Standard
Safety is a fundamental
feature built into all Renault models, and Koleos has been engineered to provide
impeccable performance on both the active and passive safety fronts.
Its active safety is based on its carefully engineered chassis
and big brakes which bring the model to a standstill from 100kmh in just 42
metres, one of the shortest stopping distances to be found in the SUV/crossover
segment. ESP will be standard on all models.
Passive safety performance is also a priority with all models
fitted with dual front, side and curtain airbags.
The Koleos is yet to be rated by Euro NCAP but is expected to
perform extremely well.
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