Moments ago Renault India launched the much awaited Koleos crossover at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi. This also turns out to be the international premiere for the car which will be shown to Europeans at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.
The single-variant Koleos is priced at 22.99 lakh rupees (ex-showroom Delhi).
By the time the car is shown in Europe where it is a highly sought-after crossover, deliveries would have begun in India. Renault India, despite knowing that the Koleos won't set sales charts on fire, has to be appreciated for launching an internationally absent model as we seldom enjoy the privilege of "India first." Its stable mates Santa Fe and Fortuner took years to arrive here post launch at overseas or home markets.
Renault Koleos features for India
Split tail gate, seat back tables, all mode 4x4 i-transmission (auto mode, lock mode and 2WD mode), cruise control and speed limiter, rear parking proximity sensors, smart access card and start-stop button, dual zone air-conditioning, premium beige upholstery, 6-way power adjustable driver seat, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, rear AC vent, BOSE audio system with 8 speakers, Bluetooth with USB/iPod connectivity, rain and light sensors, ABS, EBD and Brake assist, front anti whiplash head rest, ISOFIX child seat mounting points, 4 anti-pinch windows.
Renault Koleos powertrain
1,995cc, 4cyl, 16 valve turbocharged CRDI with 150PS@4,000RPM power and 320Nm@2,000RPM torque. It is paired to a 6-speed AT, 180kph top speed, 0-100kph 12.3 seconds and 13.7 kmpl ARAI mileage.
Colors - Ultra silver, White pearl and Black metallic.
Renault Koleos Technical Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine type - M9R 865
Cubic capacity (cc) - 1,995
Bore x stroke (mm) - 84 x 90
Number of cylinders/valves - 4/16
Compression ratio - 15.7 : 1
Maximum power kW EEC (ch) - 110 (150)
Engine speed at maximum power (rpm) - 4,000
Maximum torque EEC (Nm) - 320
Engine speed at maximum torque (rpm) - 2,000
Injection type - Direct injection Common rail + Turbo
Fuel type to EEC N ?93/116 - Diesel fuel
Catalytic converter - Yes
Particulate trap - Yes
GEARBOX
Automatic - Yes
Type - AJ8
Number of forward speeds - 6
Vehicle speed kph at 1000 rpm in first gear 8.42
in second gear 14.71
in third gear 22.34
in fourth gear 30.46
in fifth gear 41.36
in sixth gear 52.63
PERFORMANCE
Top speed (kph) - 180
0 - 100 kph (s) - 12.3
400 m from standstill (s) - 18.8
1000 m from standstill (s) - 34
FUEL CONSUMPTION to EEC N ?93/116
CO2 (g/km) - 186
Urban conditions 1/100 - 8.8
Extra-urban condition 1/100 - 6.2
Mixed 1/100 - 7.1
STEERING
Power - Electrical with variable assistance
Turning circle diameter (m) between kerbs / walls - 11.6
Steering wheel turns - 3
AXLES
Front axle - Mac Pherson type
Rear axle - Multi-arm type
Diameter of front / rear anti roll bar (mm) - 23 / 19.1
WHEELS & TYRES
Standard wheels (“) - 17 x 16.5 J
Standard tyres - 225/60 R 17 99H
Option tyres - 225/55 R 18 98H
Tyre spare wheel - 155/80 R 17 100M
BRAKES
Braking circuit type - X
A.B.S. Hitachi Standard
Power brakes: single (S), double (D), diameter (“) S-11
Front: plain disk (DP), vented disk (DV), diameter DV 320 – ? 28mm
Rear: drums (T), plain disk (DP), vented disk (DV), diameter DV 292 – ? 16mm
AERODYNAMICS
C Da (average 01) 2.6 – 0.369 – 0.960
Fuel tank capacity (l) - 65
WEIGHTS (kg)
Kerb weight
Gross vehicle weight (M.M.A.C.) - 2,300
Gross vehicle weight, front (within limit of M.M.A.C.) - 1,235
Gross vehicle weight, rear (within limit of M.M.A.C.) - 1,170
Gross train weight (M.T.R.) - 3,650
Payload (C.U.) - 478
Unbraked tailor weight - 750
Braked trailer (within limit of MTR) - 1,350
Renault Koleos Brochure
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