One of the first in Russia held test drive Renault Koleos 2nd generation. The journalist of the publication Grigory Aleshker appreciated the comfort and ergonomics of the interior of the novelty.
The "luxury" multimedia R-LINK 2 does not differ in high-speed performance, and the graphics are rather modest. But you can place widgets on the screen, for example, navigation or audio icons. But to adjust the airflow, you need to climb into the menu. Fortunately, the "knobs" of the temperature of the separate climate control are "physical", there are real, not virtual buttons for heating and ventilation of the front seats.
Colleagues complained about the too short lower cushion of the driver's seat, but I liked everything with my 183 cm height - the fit is comfortable, the driver's seat has everything necessary adjustments including lumbar cushion adjustment. The optional nape support headrests are very good.
The steering wheel is grippy, with tides, heating in the base, but the control buttons on it are unusual for those who have not encountered the "French" before. For example, the plus and minus on the left is the cruise control setting, not the volume setting. Sound control is located on a special "branch" on the right side of the steering column. At first, many say it is inconvenient. But it's worth trying, and after a couple of days any other way of adjusting the volume or switching tracks will seem inconvenient.
Renault Koleos for real family crossover: there is enough space in the back with a margin for three people both in the width of the cabin and in legroom. The doors completely cover the sills from dirt, and the rear doors also open 7 degrees wider than the front ones (the opening angle is 77 degrees - almost perpendicular to the sidewall of the body), it is very convenient to sit down.
Sitting down "by myself", I easily crossed my legs. The armrest contains buttons for turning on the heating of the rear seats, but it itself is uncomfortable - most of it is occupied by cup holders. The sofa does not move, the back is not adjustable, additional options for rear passengers there are air ducts, two USB inputs, AUX and a 12V socket.
The trunk, in comparison with the previous Koleos, is huge: the minimum volume has grown by almost 100 liters (538 versus 450 liters), and the maximum volume is even more: 1690 liters instead of the previous 1380. The fifth door with an electric drive in the new Koleos without a lower sash is the far corner of the trunk has become much more convenient.
Portal observer Behind the wheel, Kirill Mileshkin drove a Renault Koleos 2.5 (171 hp) with a CVT and four-wheel drive. The journalist tested a new french crossover in winter in the vicinity of Lake Ladoga, and find out his opinion about off-road qualities machines can be lower.
We found ourselves in the forests of Karelia during the thaw days, when the snow became wet and heavy. As long as there are ruts under the wheels, albeit not rolled, but loose, Koleos is confidently moving forward.
There is enough clearance for most situations. All Mode 4 × 4 i all-wheel drive transmission can be kept in automatic mode and, according to the pictogram on the instrument cluster, in such conditions, the electronics throws only 5-10% of the thrust back.
On the virgin soil, the car immediately has problems. And this is despite the fact that the snow cover reaches exactly to the lower edge of the front bumper, and the car is shod with top-end spike tires Continental ContiIceContact 2. Of course, thaw created the lion's share of difficulties: it would be easier to ride on dry snow. But the confidence in the car is much less.
It is curious that we did not bring Koleos to the message about overheating of the variator or clutch. However, an abnormal smell was clearly felt in the cabin, and a couple of times the car limited the engine to 2000-2500 rpm.
It was worth standing for a couple of minutes Idling, and everything returned to normal, you can punch the track further. In short, Koleos is a typical representative of the tribe of crossovers or, as they used to say, parquet SUVs. It is better not to push him to feats.
Yuri Zubko from the RG.ru edition took a ride on a Renault Koleos off-road vehicle. During the test, the journalist traveled like a car with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine and with a 2.0-liter diesel engine.
Koleos really looks very, very cool. At the same time, live it looks no worse than in the pictures. There is no deception. The French also worked on the interior. And the main thing here is a tablet with a diagonal of 8.7 inches, which brings to mind Volvo and Tesla.
You get used to the colorful virtual instrument board very quickly, but due to the fact that the control sensors of the multimedia system are not on the driver's side, but on the passenger's side, you have to reach for the volume buttons. Or use the proprietary steering column joystick, which, however, not everyone will like. If you were not familiar with Renault cars- you will definitely need time to adapt.
In terms of the quality of the interior trim, there can be no complaints about the Koleos - everything is at a high level. Upholstered seats perforated leather, there are stylish handles in the tunnel between the driver and passenger. Piano plastic and soft panels are everywhere.
The 2.5-liter engine does its job well. Acceleration to "hundreds" according to the passport is almost 10 seconds. Considering that the crossover weighs two tons, the result is quite decent. In the city, and on the highway, you will definitely not feel like an outsider. The variator works excellently, there are no delays in gear shifting.
But there is also a minus - the engine is quite gluttonous, during the test the average consumption reached 13 liters. And it is recommended to refuel such a car with gasoline with octane number not lower than AI-95.
The 177-horsepower 2.0-liter turbodiesel Koleos also performed well. He eats less than 10 liters, noise and vibration in the cabin is not particularly felt. Acceleration to 100 km / h takes 9.5 seconds, but the engine pulls from the bottom. And while driving (from 80 km / h), the dynamics will be enough for you - overtaking will not be a problem.
Sergey Volkov conducted a test drive of the new Renault Koleos for the Carexpert portal. The journalist drove a diesel modification with a 2.0 engine (177 hp). How good is the "Frenchman" on winter Russian roads?
Diesel goes nicely. It is not necessary to persuade him for a long time, the thrust is already felt "from below". And the gearbox is wedge-chain CVT variator X-Tronic - understands the engine perfectly. Overtaking and starting from traffic lights are confident. The checkpoint does not have a sport mode, but you can select manual and click virtual gears yourself. By the way, I got the declared 9.5 seconds from zero to hundred in this way.
In fast and sharp turns, the car slightly drifts - even four-wheel drive Does not help. But if you compare with its predecessor, the handling of the Koleos has become more precise. It is a pity that the suspension settings had to be sacrificed. For all its shortcomings, the "ancestor" perfectly worked out the shortcomings of the road. The successor is tougher. It gives a tangible jab when a sleeping policeman passes and “goats” on small pits. At the same time, the suspension accepts large bumps steadily.
Koleos has electronic "nannies" not higher than the roof, but there are enough. In parking lots, sensors draw color diagrams showing the distance to the obstacle. A camera with good optics insures from the stern. Cruise control is not adaptive, but it works well in traffic. Sensors monitor blind spots and lane markings. The car does not yet know how to steer within the lane, but with the next modernization it will surely learn.
I did not bet on the cross-country ability. However, Renault's snowy mess in February turned out to be quite up to the mark. CVT and clutch in the drive rear wheels patiently fought with snowdrifts and, contrary to expectations, were in no hurry to overheat. And due to the relationship with the X-Trail, our SUV is able to simulate differential locks at speeds up to 50 kilometers per hour. The only caveat: he does not like long "hanging". Due to insufficient rigidity of the body after such procedures, the tailgate can jam ...
Renault Koleos 2017 price
Options and prices
After the organization of the localized production of Renault Koleos 2017 in a new body (photo), the configuration and prices will be able to pleasantly surprise the Russians. If for the model previous generation Korean assembly official dealers Renault in Moscow now asked for a minimum of 1,300,000 rubles, which is above the average level, then for those who have moved to a larger class Renault Koleos 2017 the price of 1.7 million rubles no longer looks like an exaggeration. About the same (1,724,000 rubles) costs Nissan x-trail in a similar configuration, on the basis of which Koleos was built with a new body. And if you take into account the fact that Renault is slightly larger than Nissan and has richer equipment, the price of the new 2017 Koleos is one of the best offers on the market among competitors with similar technical characteristics.
The favorable ratio of configurations and prices of Renault Koleos in the new body is confirmed by the interior (photo), borrowed from the flagship Talisman sedan, which has already received a lot of flattering reviews. As a result interior decoration In addition to high-quality materials, it has a 7-inch display in the instrument cluster, which displays a digital speedometer and an analogue tachometer. Classic hands now only have power reserve and coolant temperature gauges. Emphasize the status of the new Renault Koleos 2017 the presence of a central touchscreen display with a diagonal of 8.7 inches, a panoramic roof, electric and ventilated seats, led headlights, rear view cameras, electric tailgate, remote start power unit, heated steering wheel and windshield.
The owners' reviews are also taken into account: now, for an additional charge to the price of Renault Koleos, an extensive list of electronic assistants will be offered, including traffic sign reading systems, automatic braking and control of blind spots. In addition, it will be possible to order a Bose premium audio system with 12 speakers and three-dimensional sound. While saving in Russia exclusive configuration Initiale Paris, Koleos in a new body, like flagship sedan Talisman, will receive: unique Amethyste Black metallic paint, nappa leather upholstery, pile floor mats and 19-inch wheel disks in the original design.
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Special mention should be made of the presence in the trim levels of Renault Koleos 2017 branded electronic system Multi-Sense, allowing through the central touch screen to select one of five modes that affect the operation adaptive suspension, engine, transmission and steering. The originality of Multi-Sense lies in the fact that the Eco, Comfort, Neutral, Sport and Perso modes, among other things, change the climate control algorithm, engine sound and graphics. dashboard... A pleasant bonus from the inclusion of the electronic Multi-Sense system in Renault price Koleos is a choice of several ambient lighting options: red, purple, green, blue and white.
New body
With dimensions 4672 x 1843 x 1673 mm new body Renault Koleos (photo) significantly exceeded the size of its predecessor, but comparison with the soplatform one is even more important Nissan X-Trail which is 32 mm shorter and 23 mm narrower. Moreover, despite the general modular platform CMF, wheelbase the French model is also slightly larger than the Japanese donor - 2710 (+5) mm. The price of such changes in Renault Koleos resulted in a record distance between the front and rear seats, equal to 289 mm. The headroom in terms of height and width of the cabin of the new body is also at the level of the best analogues in the class. The same can be said about the volume. luggage compartment... The second-generation crossover offers 542 liters with the rear couch unfolded, which is one of the best in the class, and 1,690 liters with the seats folded down is an absolute record for this segment.
The previous version of Koleos had a decent ground clearance of 206 mm and gained a lot positive feedback on test-drives outside the asphalt. On the model with a new body, its size is even better. Technical Renault characteristics Koleos 2017 declares 210 mm, which is fully consistent with the donor X-Trail with 210 mm ground clearance... The engine range and types of transmissions are similar to those used on Nissan. Petrol engines are represented by units with a volume of 2 liters (144 hp) and 2.5 liters (171 hp). Diesel engine 2.0 liters develops 177 forces. A 6-speed mechanics and a variator are used as gearboxes, and to transmit torque to rear axle uses a multi-plate clutch equipped with forced blocking... Such a high degree of unification with Nissan will significantly reduce the cost of production and, as a result, the final price of Renault Koleos 2017 in a new body.
Start of sales in Russia
Initial sales of the second-generation model will take place in China, where production will be organized at the Dongfeng-Renault joint plant in Wuhan at the end of the year. Start Renault sales Koleos in Russia is scheduled for June 6, 2017. The French crossover with a new body has been entrusted with the role of Renault's flagship, so sales will begin in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Australia. In total, the geography of deliveries of the new Koleos will number 80 countries, and in addition to the Chinese plant, the South Korean enterprise Renault-Samsung and, hopefully, the Russian production site within the framework of the AvtoVAZ alliance, appear. Renault-Nissan.
The new Renault Koleos is the flagship lineup crossovers of the French company and, concurrently, the elder brother of the well-known Renault Duster... The first generation of Koleos did not receive much success, it sold poorly and disappeared from the market relatively quickly.
Why should he expect new items? We have tested it in action and are ready to present you with a test drive Renault Koleos 2017 with our thoughts and conclusions about the advisability of buying it.
Specifications
The car, depending on the modification, will be equipped with four engines:
- 2.5 atmospheric gasoline, maximum power 171 hp, works exclusively with a variator.
- 2-liter naturally aspirated gasoline with 144 hp.
- Diesel 1.6 with 130 hp
- Diesel 2-liter, 173 hp
Body dimensions:
- Length - 4670 mm
- Height - 1710 mm
- Width - 1840 mm.
- Wheelbase - 2710 mm
- Trunk volume - 550/1690
- Clearance - 213 mm.
Bonuses (in maximum modification):
Built in back door electric lift;
Headlight washers;
Heated mirrors;
Auto-dimming function for side mirrors;
Rear View Camera;
Aluminum thresholds;
Adaptation systems for starting the engine when low temperatures... Parking sensors,
Blind spot monitoring,
Massage passenger and driver seats,
A roof with a panoramic view,
Dual-zone climate control;
ABS and AFU;
State-of-the-art anti-theft system;
ESP, HDC, HSA;
Automatic door locking system;
Air conditioning;
Adaptive cruise control;
Heated steering wheel.
Pre-announced price for new Renault Koleos - from 1.5 million to 2 million rubles.
Appearance
The radiator grille with the large emblem shows us the new face of Renault, which on Russian market have not seen yet. Headlights - Full LED with system automatic control high beam.
There are a lot of chrome parts on the car, which look very nice. The main thing that catches your eye at the rear of the car is, of course, the lights. Along their perimeter are LED sections of brake lights and running lights that stretch towards each other.
The fog lamp is located in the center at the bottom of the bumper. A muffler hidden under the bumper can also be called a good design solution. exhaust pipe... It is also impossible not to notice that Koleos now has a one-piece, standard door instead of a double-leaf fifth door.
In the trunk, with a volume of 550 liters, on the sides there are recesses for small things and a connector for connecting a compressor. It expands to a decent volume of 1690 liters. The floor, already standard, is multi-tiered. The organizer is hidden under the first layer, spare wheel, which houses the subwoofer of the top-end Bose audio system.
Salon
The door to the salon closes very quietly, the double seal affects, one on the body, the second on the door itself. Seat adjustment is made according to the parameters: height, length, backrest tilt and lumbar support. The steering wheel is also adjustable in two planes, so there are no problems to adjust driver's seat just for yourself
The door cards have spacious pockets where a bottle of water can be easily placed. A4 sheets can be put into the glove compartment without any problems and they will not wrinkle, as they come in with a margin. This is not often the case with competitors.
The tachometer and speedometer have become digital, the side displays are still mechanical, their design has changed slightly, in our opinion - for the better.
The steering wheel contains a large number of function buttons, but such important keys as music control and cruise control are missing. The music is controlled by the wheel behind the wheel, and the cruise control is controlled by a button located near the gear lever.
Touchpad on-board computer vertically positioned, its diagonal is 8.7 inches. The screen responds to touch without delay, but due to the leisurely animation, changing windows is not very fast.
On rear seats Reno Koleos comfortably accommodates 3 medium-sized passengers. There is also a connector for charging gadgets 3. By the way, in the version with panoramic roof, the ceiling is slightly lower than in a standard Koleos, but even with an increase of 192 cm, the necessary headroom remains.
Test Drive
Renault officials said that only four-wheel drive vehicles equipped with a continuously variable gearbox.
Intelligent four-wheel drive redistributes torque along the axles, depending on acceleration and road surface... There is an icon next to the speedometer, which clearly shows the driver this distribution. In normal driving style, on smooth asphalt, the rear axle accounts for 5%, rarely at any moments it reaches 10%. When accelerating from a standstill, with the gas pedal to the floor, 70% of the torque is accounted for by the front axle.
The ground clearance of 210 mm allows Koleos to feel comfortable in any urban environment and, moreover, it is very worthy to give heat on an intersection. But due to the fact that the variator and clutch overheat quickly, the car often experiences problems in mud or a lot of snow. This is solved by blocking the clutch, after which the entire off-road potential of the car is fully revealed.
The Koleos steering wheel will appeal to those who prefer a soft driving style. At low speeds, efforts are practically not necessary, but with acceleration the resistance of the steering wheel increases without exceeding the comfort limits. It is pleasant to drive, it reacts smoothly and predictably to every steering movement.
Outcome
Renault Koleos - great option for city driving. We will refer to its advantages as presentable appearance, a comfortable and spacious interior with a rich package, high ground clearance and four-wheel drive.
This is a large and high-quality car, which we boldly recommend to all fans of the Renault brand and those who want to purchase a high-quality, but not pop crossover, since the new product from Renault, let's face it, does not pretend to be massive.
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Test drive Renault Koleos. French fans car brand and crossovers can already rub their hands with joy. The new Renault Koleos 2017 will be on sale this year model year... This is a very good car indeed.
Nice surprise? Most likely, yes, because compared to its predecessor, the new Renault Koleos is a significant step forward. Auto pleases at first glance. The body is large, but does not create the impression of "clumsy" at all. Modern-looking front and rear lights are successfully combined with the overall styling.
Since the body is large, the interior must also be spacious. In fact, in this regard, the new Renault Koleos does not disappoint. Both rows of seats offer a lot of space - even if tall passengers sit down one after the other, they will not complain about the lack of comfort. Moreover, they travel in comfortable seats.
The driver also has reasons for joy. The driving position is very comfortable, the visibility in all directions is excellent, and the maintenance of the on-board devices ... Well, here a film should be made about Koleos. Why? Because when you select some functions using the touch screen, the menu is not very clear. Some settings have to be navigated through complex menus.
Renault Koleos is not only a spectacular looking crossover, but at the same time a car that is ideal for a family. This is not only merit spacious salon, but also a capacious trunk - 498 liters is quite enough for packing vacation equipment. Need more luggage space? No problem. You just need to fold the back sofa and we have a space with a capacity of 1706 liters.
Renault Koleos - engines
Depending on the country of sale, Renault Koleos 2017 will perform with two diesel engines- 130, 150 and 175-horsepower and 140-horsepower petrol. The weaker of the engines is sufficient to smoothly propel the French SUV, but will be chosen by drivers who don't expect impressive acceleration. True, even more weak engine pulls well from the bottom, but we reached a hundred after 11.4 seconds. Good sound insulation is a significant advantage. Even during driving fast, the engine does not interfere with the conversation. The basis for satisfaction is also given by the operation of the gearbox - all speeds are included clearly.
The second of the engines is available with a choice of manual or continuously variable transmissions. During the first test drives, we had the opportunity to test the car in this second configuration. This is another point in which Renault Koleos 2017 positively surprises. Many cars are equipped with stepless automatic boxes gears do not give full joy of driving, since a strong pressure on the gas pedal ends with the introduction of the engine to high revs and his loud howl. Here we managed to avoid this, because virtual steps were used, which switch at the right time. As a result, noise does not interfere even during dynamic driving.
The engine is endowed with good dynamics throughout the entire rev range. In this case, one hundred is reached in 9.5 seconds. Interestingly, this is much better than the version with mechanical box gears, because in this configuration, 100 km / h are recruited in 10.7 seconds.
From the point of view of the harmony of the suspension, Renault Koleos meets, above all, the expectations of drivers who value comfort. Any irregularities will be well suppressed, and when passing through the transverse humps, the body does not sway excessively. At the same time, the car behaves stably when we dynamically overcome turns.
The car will be available for sale starting in September.
Renault Koleos 2017 - in our opinion
Renault offers its customers another successful model. True, there are not many engines in the offer, but everyone will find something for themselves here. For those not requiring a 130-horsepower diesel engine with front-wheel drive. Drivers who often travel outside the city should pay attention to the more powerful version. We recommend the version with the X-tronic continuously variable transmission. Of course, it is more expensive, but it pays for itself with better dynamics and high comfort driving.
