Renault to unveil new Koleos SUV in Beijing

Renault officially released the first image of the new Koleos SUV ahead of its public unveiling at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on Monday (April 25). The picture shows just the face of the D-segment SUV. The design of the new Koleos has been heavily borrowed from the company’s Talisman sedan. The new Koleos is designed and engineered with global appeal to play a part in boosting Renault’s international growth, including China where Renault opened a plant in Wuhan earlier this year. Renault Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn will reveal the new Koleos at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on Monday. The new Renault Koleos has SUV capability and comfort combined with dynamic French-style The new Koleos delivers a blend of robust SUV design cues together with the refinement and features associated with large saloon cars. The new Koleos boasts a powerful stance that sets it apart from its D-segment SUV rivals and provides a refined, comfortable interior that boasts record room for passengers. The new Koleos also delivers all-terrain ability while ensuring excellent ride and handling and stability. Renault’s diamond logo sits at the center of the front grille, which is flanked by full LED headlights. The layout is identical to the Talisman and the Megane of Renault. The grille features four vertical chrome slats and faux skid plate in the lower section of the front bumper translates off-roader looks. The picture of the SUV also shows many crease lines on the bonnet. New Koleos sits on 19-inch alloy wheels in two-tone design and wheel arches are fitted with plastic body cladding. All other information on the SUV has been kept under wraps for the debut. The press statement of Renault claims the new Koleos will have a refined, comfortable interior that will boast record room for the passengers. The reports say the interior layout will also be inspired from the Talisman. This includes a touch screen unit at the center of dashboard and digital instrument cluster. The Koleos will continue to be a five-seater SUV with optional four-wheel drive system. — SG