Renault Koleos 2006–2016 car dimensions: 4520 mm long, 1855 mm wide and 1695 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,639 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
Manual climate control is standard on entry grades while dual-zone automatic climate control appears on higher Dynamique and Privilege trims. Cruise control with speed limiter is fitted across the range. A 7-inch colour touchscreen with integrated satellite navigation and Bluetooth is available on mid and top grades. Parking sensors are rear or front-and-rear depending on trim. Later models in the generation add blind spot warning and a reversing camera on upper grades only.
Boot volume is 450 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1380 litres with the 60:40 split seats folded flat. The split-opening tailgate and low sill make loading easier, with extra underfloor storage available.
Most variants offer a braked towing capacity of 2000 kg and an unbraked capacity of 750 kg, though some automatic versions are limited to 1350 kg braked. Payload figures vary by engine and drivetrain between roughly 380 kg and 545 kg. The vehicle provides useful ground clearance and a practical load bay for everyday family or light work duties.
The cabin is spacious with strong rear legroom and headroom for five. Dual-zone climate control is common. Higher grades add leather, heated front seats, electric driver seat with lumbar and a large electric panoramic sunroof that floods the interior with light. Rear seats fold flat 60/40 for a practical load floor. Bose audio is available on top trims for clear sound.
5-star Euro NCAP rating
Six airbags standard plus ABS with emergency brake assist
ESP standard on most versions
Fuel tank holds 65 litres
Service every 20 000 km or 12 months
Petrol 2.5 models return combined figures near 9.6 l/100 km while 2.0 dCi diesels sit between 6.9 and 7.9 l/100 km depending on drive and gearbox. Real-world use is higher in town.
Routine service is due every 20 000 km or once a year. Timing chain needs no regular change. Brake fluid is refreshed every two years or 60 000 km.
Crash protection earned a full five stars from Euro NCAP. Standard kit covers dual front, side and curtain airbags, seat-belt pretensioners and load limiters, ISOFIX points and ABS with EBA. ESP appears on most grades.
Keep the car by sticking to oil and filter changes, cleaning the radiator and watching CVT fluid on automatic models. Parts and labour stay reasonable for this generation.
Length 4520 mm, Width 1855 mm, Height 1695 mm, Wheelbase 2690 mm (Koleos 2006–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, Renault Koleos 2010 international brochure, Wikipedia and autoevolution.