Test drive by Renault Koleos since 2008 SUV

Renault Koleos DCI. From 1,159,000 rubles

We will not be cunning: Renault Koleos did not gain particular popularity in our market. Maybe the situation will change with the appearance of the diesel version of this car?

The speedometer arrow is glued to the number 100 by the cruise control. The tachometer, the arrow, finally calmed down and lay down in the region of 1800 revolutions. Three hours driving along the roads and weights of the region. We are returning to the car dealership to return the dealer the diesel Renault Koleos. We are silent and enjoy silence. Yes, it was the silence, which was sorely a few years ago, when it came to diesel engines. But today it is a fact. Indeed, he can hear how a 2 -frail 150 -horsepower diesel rumbling is possible either outside (and then it is given only by a kind of rod, not a noise level), or if you drown the accelerator pedal to the floor, so that the tachometer shooter takes off above 3500 revolutions . However, is it necessary? The peak of its torque of 320 Nm this motor reaches at 2000 revolutions, and the maximum power is available at 4000. So, it makes no sense to turn the engine especially with dynamic acceleration.

Dynamic? Perhaps yes. If we take into account that most modern cars rotate near dozens, then Koleos is no exception. He spends his 12 seconds wisely. And in this he is a large help of a six -speed automatic gearbox. Stop. But what about the variator who equip the gasoline version? Why couldn't you leave it? Why fence another automatic transmission? For reliability! With all the merits of the variator, and he has a lot of them today, he still has one drawback. He hardly manages to deal with a large torque at low speed, and therefore his service life would be small. An automatic box in this regard is much more democratic. During all the time that we spent in the company of the car, there were no reasons for the work of the machine gun. Switching was almost imperceptible, and the selection of transmissions was absolutely adequate. Moreover, both when driving on asphalt, and in off -road conditions. By the way, it was on the off -road that we once again convinced of the correct geometry of the front and rear axle overlook. Even on quite steep hills, we could not spoil the presentation of the front and rear bumper. As for the fuel consumption, those 30 liters that splashed in the tank at the beginning of the trip would be enough for 400 km of run.

But such a long trip to our plans was not included in this day. And why, if the car is already familiar. Although the appearance of a diesel engine under the hood of Koleos is most likely for someone to be a good argument for re-acquaintance. Moreover, if you compare it with the direct competitor of the Nissan X-Trail, then the price tag on Renault is more humane.


Driving
Compared to the gasoline version, the dynamics became worse, but not as striking as it might seem. The smooth operation of the automatic transmission does not cause complaints.

Salon
It is quite spacious and moderately convenient. It is possible to complain only to the insufficient height of the trunk opening.

Comfort
Good sound insulation, a worthy audio system. And the suspension is completely beyond praise.

Security
Maximum in any configuration.

Price
It varies strongly depending on the configuration.


Advantages and disadvantages
+ Excellent sound insulation, energy -intensive suspension, a painful and economical engine, good geometric cross -country ability, a high level of comfort
- Specific appearance


Specifications
Mark and model - Renault Koleos DCI
Dimensions - 4520/1855/1695 mm
Engine - gasoline, 1995 cm3, 150/4000 hp/min -1
Transmission - automatic transmission, 6
Dynamics - max 181 km/h, 12.3 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Nissan X -Trail


Author: Oleg Kalaushin
Photo: Igor Kuznetsov

 

A source: Magazine 5 wheel [October 2010]