Refined and classy SUV
THE new Renault Koleos 4WD and 2WD variants offer exceptional cabin space, a generous equipment list and a high-end interior befitting a premium D-segment sport utility vehicle (SUV).
Its powerful 2.5-litre petrol engine produces 171PS and 226Nm of torque, mated to an X-Tronic CVT automatic transmission, and is also extremely responsive with 200Nm of torque available from 1,800rpm.
The Koleos 4WD has All-Mode 4X4-i technology, which permanently monitors grip levels to ensure optimal traction for more dynamic performance, greater stability and enhanced safety.
Also new to the 4WD version is pa en s e ampere with a knee-room of 289mm, which outclasses rival models.
Boot space is abundant at 542 litres and can be expanded to 1,690 litres with the 60/40-split rear bench seat folded.
Pure Vision LED headlamps and permanently-lit LED tail lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, black leather upholstery, and customisable LED cabin lighting complete the premium look and feel.
Standard items include a powered driver’s seat, keyless entry with automatic “walk away” door locking, automatic wipers and headlamps, electronic parking brake, four USB ports, cooled front cupholders, three 12V sockets and eight audio speakers mated to a
, , srear view camera and front, rear and side parking sensors.
The 4WD version, priced at RM209,000, is a dual winner at the CarSifu Editors’ Choice Awards 2017, capturing the Best SUV/ Crossover – Large-size 4X4 and the Most Well-Specced Large-size SUV/ Crossover categories. . ’ for better fuel efficiency of up to 10 per cent. Leather seats are optional.
Safety features include four airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with traction control, and hill start assist.
Also, the Captur stands out with its trendy dual-tone colour exterior
The Captur is offered in a new colour combination – a trendy twotoned Flame Red body with Diamond Black roof.
Other stylish two-toned colour options are: Arizona Orange (body) / Diamond Black (roof ); Pacific Blue (body) / Ivory (roof ); and Ivory (body) / Diamond Black
(roof ).