Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013
After a few difficult years affected by the world financial crisis, Renault tried to get back on its fit faster than its competitors and introduced a facelifted version of its biggest SUV, the Koleos.
The market had already shifted towards crossovers and SUVs, and it looked like there was no turning back to regular sedans and MPVs as people carriers. But Renault had both of them and ruled the European market in the minivan segment. But it wasn’t seen as a trustworthy SUV maker, so it tried to fix that by unveiling a refreshed and improved version of the Koleos. Even if it was its biggest high-rider, the car still belonged to the compact crossover segment and shared its platform with the Samsung QM5, and both siblings were built in Korea. But, unfortunately for the French automaker, sales for the Koleos continued to drop despite the enhancements brought by the 2011 version.
Renault installed a completely new front fascia for the facelifted Koleos. It ditched the formerly used “wing design” and adopted a broad grille crossed by three horizontal slats and surrounded by a thin chromed rim. New headlights with projector beams and LED daytime running lights flanked it. The French automaker put a light-gray plastic underbody shield on the lower bumper and two side scoops for the fog lamps. From its profile, the 2011 Koleos revealed another update: turn signals installed on the door mirrors and, depending on the trim level, body-colored or silver caps for them. At the back, the raked-forward tailgate gave the crossover a dynamic image, even though the automaker tried to sell the Koleos as a family vehicle fit for school runs and weekly shopping.
Inside, Renault kept the same high-mounted seats as on its predecessor, and only the driver could adjust the seat height, while the side passengers had to rub their heads on the roof liner. Still, there was a slightly improved design for the instrument cluster, which boasted light-gray lettering, easier to read, instead of the faded ones from the non-facelifted version of the Koleos. To improve the cabin’s look, the automaker also changed the design of the buttons and switches on the center stack. In the back, there was still enough room for three adult-sized passengers, with plenty of legroom and headroom.
Renault updated the Koleos in 2011, even if it didn’t have to. The Euro 5 emission standards came into force in 2009, and the Euro 6 were due in 2014, so the French automaker didn’t have a reason to upgrade it from a technical point of view. As a result, most of the drivetrains were carried over from the 2008 Koleos, but the automaker added a new powerplant: a 2.0-liter turbodiesel that offered 175 PS (169 HP).
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 6MT 4x2 (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 126 KW @ 6000 RPM 171 HP @ 6000 RPM 169 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 167 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 226 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.8/61 in (1,544/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.369 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3448 lbs (1564 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4630 lbs (2100 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 230 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 6MT 4x4 (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 126 KW @ 6000 RPM 171 HP @ 6000 RPM 169 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 167 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 226 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.8/61 in (1,544/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.369 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3576 lbs (1622 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 237 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L CVT 4x2 (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 126 KW @ 6000 RPM 171 HP @ 6000 RPM 169 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 167 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 226 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.8/61 in (1,544/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.369 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3516 lbs (1595 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 223 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L CVT 4x4 (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 126 KW @ 6000 RPM 171 HP @ 6000 RPM 169 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 167 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 226 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.8/61 in (1,544/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.369 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3649 lbs (1655 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4850 lbs (2200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L dCI 6AT 4x4 (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.8/61 in (1,544/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.369 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3768 lbs (1709 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5071 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L dCI 6MT 4x2 (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.8/61 in (1,544/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.369 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3635 lbs (1649 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4850 lbs (2200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L dCI 6MT 4x4 (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.8/61 in (1,544/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.369 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3649 lbs (1655 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5071 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 166 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L dCI 6MT 4x4 (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 127 KW @ 3750 RPM 173 HP @ 3750 RPM 170 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 361 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178 in (4521 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.8/61 in (1,544/1,549 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.369 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3649 lbs (1655 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4960 lbs (2250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 166 g/km |