Renault’s first-ever entry into the growing crossover segment, the Korean built, French designed and Japanese developed Koleos (click here for pics) will be arriving on U.K. shores on the 4th of July, 2008. Based on the Nissan X-Trail SUV platform, the Koles will be offered with a choice of two 2.0-litre diesel engines developing 150 and 175 Hp that can be matted to either a 6-speed manual or an automatic gearbox. Prices start from £17,995 for the front-wheel-drive Koleos Dynamique dCi 150Hp rising to £24, 695 for the all-wheel-drive Privilège dCi 175Hp 4x4. –Details after the jumpPress Release:
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.
Prices for Koleos Dynamique are:
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| Price |
| Dynamique dCi 150 2x4 manual | £17,995 |
| Dynamique dCi 150 4x4 manual | £18,995 |
Dynamique S
Koleos Dynamique S is available in two and four-wheel drive form, in manual and automatic transmission with the dCi 150 engine.
In addition to those offered on the Dynamique, standard features on Dynamique S include:
Climate control, Renault Hands Free card, ‘Super-fold’ rear seating, heated and electrically folding door mirrors, automatic lights and wipers, ESP, Hill Start/ Hill Descent Control (4x4 versions only), parking proximity sensors (front and rear), reclining rear seat backrests, multi-function centre console with armrest, 12V accessory point and two cup holders, rear passenger stowage drawer, folding front passenger seat and 17” ‘Oasis’ alloy wheels.
Prices for Koleos Dynamique S are:
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| Price |
| Dynamique S dCi 150 2x4 manual | £19,495 |
| Dynamique S dCi 150 4x4 manual | £20, 495 |
| Dynamique S dCi 150 4x4 auto | £21,495 |
Privilège
Koleos Privilège is available in four-wheel drive form, in manual and automatic transmission and with the dCi 150 and range-topping dCi 175 engine.
Standard features in addition to those on the Dynamique and Dynamique S trims include:
Full leather heated seats, panoramic electric sunroof with blinds, bi-Xenon headlamps with cornering lights and headlamp wash, 7” colour screen satellite navigation, sunglasses storage, Electrochrome rear-view mirror and new Bose® 4X50W audio system.
The Bose® audio system was developed with Bose’s engineers and Renault’s design staff to create a bespoke audio system adapted to the specific acoustic properties of Koleos. This system is the first from this prestigious brand to be fitted in a Renault.
Prices for Koleos Privilege are:
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| Price |
| Privilège dCi 150 4x4 manual | £23, 495 |
| Privilège dCi 150 4x4 automatic | £24, 495 |
| Privilège dCi 175 4x4 manual | £24, 695 |
Exterior vehicle accessories and colours
Renault is also offering a range of accessories for Koleos including front and rear skidplates (£185), front guard and rear skid plate (£350), rear spoiler (£375), rear-seat mounted DVD system with one player and two screens at £995, integrated Bluetooth (£250) and illuminated kickplates providing protection for the front door sills (£175). All prices include VAT and fitting.
Koleos is available in four metallic illusion colours, Sandstone Green, Cascade Silver, Carlton Black, Slate Grey, and one non-metallic, Alpine Blue.
