Test drive by Renault Koleos since 2008 SUV

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When looking at Renault Koleos, which, incidentally, had already managed to become familiar on the capital's streets, the French hand is clearly visible.
Renault Koleos, whose debut took place at the International Motorshow in Geneva in 2008, is the first all -wheel drive crossover of Renault, except the unsuccessful attempt of the French when creating the Renault Megane Scenic RX4. However, then Renault was one-single, and now it is one of the largest alliances with the Japanese Nissan auto giant.
So it turns out that the novelty in the person of the Koleos crossover has international roots. Developed in Japan, the French, in fact, Renault Koleos is produced at the South Korean factory in Busan. The release of Koleos was due to the presence of a gaping hole in Renault in the crossover segment. And in order to carry out the grandiose plans of the president of the Renault-Nissan alliance Carlos Gon, this mistake needed to be urgently eliminated, and it is advisable to do with little blood.
Renault Koleos, which became the first full -fledged crossover of the French company, has international roots - French design, was developed in Japan, and producing was established in South Korea.
And so it happened. In fact, the main cash injection was attended by design development. The platform was taken from the Nissan Qashqai, a 2.5-liter gasoline engine and a full-wheel drive system from the X-Trail, and the endless Nissan variator and so familiar to us firsthand. As for the diesel unit, Renault has its own. However, while Koleos, equipped with a heavy fuel engine, is not supplied to us (according to the employees of the Russian representative office of Renault, the supply of diesel modification of Renault Koleos to Russia is planned, but the exact dates have not yet been determined), we will dwell on the gasoline version with the variator, Which visited our test drive.
When looking at Renault Koleos, which, incidentally, had already managed to become familiar on the capital's streets, the French hand is clearly visible. No, there are no designer delicacies, as on the large Vel satis, or futuristic solutions, as on the new Laguna III. Despite this, the origin of the crossover is visible with the naked look. A fairly calm appearance, without notes of German aggression, will seem too boring or even awesome to someone, but just right for the role of a family car of the average European. And since we look more and more at Europe, then in Russia Koleos should pay attention to.
Despite the rolls in corners and a small bit during sharp braking, the driver feels perfectly the start of demolition. The energy -intensive suspension is worthy to copes with the road trifle, so with more irregularities. Excellent smoothness!
We are already accustomed to solid interior decoration according to the new Renault Laguna III. Koleos is comfortable at home: high -quality plastic, soft but comfortable front seats, a chubby leather steering wheel steering and an elegant front panel, there is not a shadow of a hint of a designer outfold, which is often sinned by French car manufacturers. The steering column has an adjustment in two planes. There are quite enough ranges of adjustments to the front seats. However, I, a low landing lover, did not have enough several centimeters in height, and as a result it turned out like on a bus.
We are already accustomed to solid interior decoration according to the new Laguna III. The Koleos salon is comfortable, as at home - thanks to quality materials and elegant design. Ergonomics at a height, but low landing lovers will be disappointed with insufficient adjustment of the seat in height.
The modest dashboard is not distinguished by beauty and sophistication, which, however, does not interfere with good information. At the peak of the front panel, a monochrome screen is located, which in Europe can be replaced with a color display of the navigation system. The audio system is controlled using a traditional convenient steering wheel joystick. On the steering wheel are the buttons responsible for controlling the cruise. At the bottom of the central console, a nest for a chip key lurked, the engine start button and key, responsible for controlling the all-wheel drive transmission.
Separate climatic installation sins with the absence of the Dual button: as a result, one passenger has to separately adjust the temperature for the right and left zone. In the cold, it turned out that the hole for blowing the windshield is not wide enough. In winter, when driving along the highway, little warm air is supplied to the edges of the glass, which is why the snow falling to these places instantly freezes, reducing the viewing angle.
 
The exterior of Renault Koleos is spared from the French designer delicacies, but the commitment to the brand is visible to the naked look.
Renault Koleos is closely close, but passengers will be pleasantly surprised by the functionality of the cabin: in addition to the curtains on the windows there are two folding tables in the backs of the front seats, a convenient armrest with a compartment for trifles, two secret boxes in the floor, the ability to adjust the back inclination and an additional fan with a separate button, Which supplies air to deflectors on the central racks. The capacity of the luggage compartment Renault Koleos is limited to 450 liters. If you fold the rear row of seats, then the beneficial space increases to 1380 liters is not the best indicator in the classroom. In the floor of the trunk, a full -size reserve was found, which not all competitors can boast. It is convenient to use a separate fifth door, but the loading height is too big.
At the peak of the front panel, a monochrome screen is located, which in Europe can be replaced with a color display of the navigation system. The audio system is controlled using a traditional convenient steering wheel joystick. At the bottom of the central console, a nest for a chip key lurked, the engine start button and key, responsible for controlling the all-wheel drive transmission. Separate climatic installation sins the absence of a Dual button. The electromechanical handbrake is already in the database, but the air freshener is already additional. equipment :)
Under the hood of the test Renault Koleos, a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 170 hp is located, paired with a unavailable CVT variator. The motor honestly works out its herd - from traffic lights, the Frenchman comes out with honor, and with overtaking everything is in perfect order. The presence of the variator affects only a milder reaction when the gas pedal is pressed and the maximum rumbles in the mode of the slippage to the floor. But in traffic jams the most reaction is soft that passengers will also appreciate. The steering is lacking in feedback: the car is controlled correctly, but due to the lack of proper effort on the lamb, the driver does not feel this. But in the parking lot, the light steering wheel is just right: Koleos has a rather impressive radius of the turn where others can do this procedure in one entry, the Frenchman will need an additional maneuver.
 
The steering is lacking in feedback: the crossover steer well, but the driver does not feel this. But in the parking lot, a light steering wheel is an excellent assistant - after all, Koleos has an excessive impressive radius of a turn.
As for controllability, then Renault Koleos also showed calm and dimension, reinforced by reliability in marginal modes. Well, rightly! The potential owner of the French crossover is not to anything. Without unnecessary excitement, the reactions in the bend are accurate and understandable. Despite the rolls in corners and a small bit during sharp braking, the driver feels perfectly the start of demolition. The energy -intensive suspension licks each fossa without annoying passengers. As for the road trifle, her Koleos simply does not notice. It does not graze the crossover and more on irregularities. Excellent smoothness! We add good sound insulation, and it turns out that the Frenchman is one of the most comfortable in the classroom.
The capacity of the trunk is limited to 450 liters. If you fold the rear row of seats, then the beneficial space increases to 1380 liters is not the best indicator in the classroom. Apparently the useful space was donated for the sake of a full -sized spare, hidden in the floor of the trunk. It is convenient to use a separate fifth door, but the loading height is too big.
Of course, of course, it is not suitable for off-road exploits of Renault Koleos, but a small Off-Road is on his teeth. No wonder it is positioned as a crossover of increased cross -country ability. The entry angle is 27 degrees, and the angle of the congress is 31 degrees. Plus the lower protective linings of the bumper and go to the virgin lands. I must say that the relatively light off -road Koleos overcomes everything with the same comfort and calm. We did not risk large feats, the electronics are too much strangled by the transmission, limiting the fuel supply, which is fraught with many -hour search for the bulldozer.
Under the hood of the test Renault Koleos, a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 170 hp is located, paired with a unavailable CVT variator. The motor honestly works out its herd - from traffic lights, the Frenchman comes out with honor, and with overtaking everything is in perfect order.
The basic value of the Renault Koleos with a manual transmission in the EXPRESION configuration with a cloth, air conditioning, ABS, a simple audio system with 4 speakers, 2 frontal airbags and a full electric packet is 869,000 rubles. Dynamique execution, where painted mirrors, other salon upholstery, rails, cruise control, fog lights, 2-zone climate control, audio system with MP3 and 6 speakers, rain and light sensors, as well as side pillows and safety curtains are added. , most expensive by 40 thousand. The surcharge for a bloodless variator is another 40 thousand rubles.
The modest dashboard is not distinguished by beauty and sophistication, which, however, does not interfere with good information. The premature chair has a good profile and lateral support. Behind the tall passengers are crowded, but the functionality is at a height. On a long trip, passengers on the gallery will pleasantly surprise the curtains on the windows, two folding tables in the backs of the front seats, a convenient armrest with a compartment for trifles, two secret boxes in the floor, the ability to adjust the back tilt and an additional fan with a separate button, which supplies air to the deflectors on central racks.
Do you want the expanded functionality of the cabin, with additional clothing boxes, folding tables and an adjustable back of the rear sofa? You need to pay attention to the Dynamique confort set for 979,000 rubles. The top execution of Luxe Privilege with bi-ksenon headlights, Bose audio system, panoramic hatch and stabilization system costs 1,074,000 rubles.
Ruslan Galimov

pros
Excellent smoothness
High -quality interior decoration
Comfortable suspension
  
Minuses
Big radius of turn
Insufficient blowing windshield
Lack of diesel version in the market of the Russian Federation
  
The price of the tested car is 979,000 rubles.
Complete the test of the tested car
17-inch alloy wheels
Longitudinal roof rails
External mirrors painted in the color of the body
Tissue upholstery of a dark gray seat
Electric power steering with variable effort
Leather braid of the steering wheel and handles of the gearbox
On-board computer
Automatic parking brake
Cruise control
Parking control system (front and back)
Elliptical halogen headlights
Washers of headlights
Fog lights
Automatic inclusion of near light headlights
Chip card, start/stop button instead of the key
Function of free chip cards
Adjustment of the steering wheel in height and depth
Adjusting the driver's seat in height
Double-zone climate control
Heating the front seats with intensity adjustment
Air ducts for rear passengers with intensity adjustment
Auditage on the dashboard (jack)
Electric drive and heating of external mirrors
CD_MP3-Audiosystem 140 watts, 6 din. + steeringry joystick
Folding external mirrors
Central clothing department with armrest
Multifunctionality of the central clothing department
The rear armrest
The clothing department and cup holders in the rear armrest
Aircraft type tables for rear passengers
Folding rear seats in a ratio of 1/3-2/3
The front chair of the passenger transformed into the table
Easybreak system (instant smooth floor)
5 provisions of the back of the rear passengers
Double back door (load up to 200 kg)
2 airbags (driver and passenger)
+4 airbags (side and curtains)
ABS, AFU (Emergency Helping System)
Electronic anti -theft device
Automatic door locking during movement
Engine adaptation to launch in cold climate
Specifications
Body
Type of body crossover
The number of places 5
Trunk volume, l 450/1380
Equipped mass, kg 1655
Full mass, kg 2200
Length, mm 4520
Width, mm 1855
Height, mm 1710
Wheel base, mm 2690
Road clearance, mm 206
Engine
Basin type with distributed fuel injection
The location in front is transversely
Location and number of cylinders 4 in a row
Working volume, cm 2488
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm 89.0 x 100.0
The degree of compression is 9.6
The number of valves per cylinder 4
Maximum power, L.S./rpm 171/6000
Maximum torque, Nm/rpm 226/4400
Transmission
Gearbox of a stranded CVT variator
Full drive with an electromagnetic coupling in the rear wheel drive
The front suspension is independent, such as McPherson, with a reptile stabilizer
The rear suspension is independent, multi -link, with a reptile stabilizer
Front brakes Disco ventilated
The rear brakes are disk
Tires 225/60 R17
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 181
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, with 9.3
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
city cycle 12.0
country cycle 8.0
mixed cycle 9.5
Fuel tank capacity, l 65
Fuel AI-95 gasoline
 
 
 
 

Source: Carclub.ru