2008 Renault Koleos

    New from

    $29,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.9 - 9.6 L / 100km

    About the Renault Koleos

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Renault Koleos is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $29,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Dynamique variant and topping out at $42,990 for the Privilege.

    There are 2 variants of the Koleos available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (126kW/226Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (127kW/360Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (127kW/360Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, variable sp automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2008 Koleos is offered with a 3 year, 150,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    62.5 - 79.05 kW/t
    62.2 kW/t
    121.82 kW/t
    Boot Space
    450 litres
    387 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.9 - 9.6 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    11.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    677 - 823 km
    571 km
    823 km
    Price
    $29,990 - $42,990
    $28,990
    $51,790
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    150,000 km - Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 6 years
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,120 - 2,300 kg
    1,986 kg
    2,335 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,350 - 2,000 kg
    1,000 kg
    2,270 kg
    Approach Angle
    27°
    22°
    38.2°
    Departure Angle
    31°
    20°
    31°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    188 - 206 mm
    188 mm
    215 mm

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    2008 Renault Koleos Specs

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    Dynamique

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.05
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Number Of Power Outlet Boot Cargo (12v): 1
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 27
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1380
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 450
      • Departure Angle: 31
      • Front Headroom (mm): 946
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1433
      • Front Track (mm): 1545
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 206
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 34.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1710
      • Overall Length (mm): 4520
      • Overall Width (mm): 1865
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 885
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1421
      • Rear Track (mm): 1550
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2690
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Split Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89
      • Co2 Level (combined): 230
      • Compression Ratio: 9.6
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2488
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 100
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 65
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 171
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 126
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 226
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 5
      • Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Fold Flat To Floor
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Split
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Seat Folds To Table
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Below Seat Storage Rear Location: Rear
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 150000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): 150000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 93200
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 150000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 150000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2120
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1594
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Privilege

    Adds to Dynamique:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 76.18
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 228
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.5
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Assisted Four-wheel Drive Selection
      • Drive Descent Control System
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
      • Dual Range Transmission 2wd High Low Transfer Selection: 2wd
      • Dual Range Transmission 4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
      • Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2200
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1654
    Removes from Dynamique:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.05
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Power Outlet Boot Cargo (12v): 1
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 230
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Fold Flat To Floor
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Split
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Seat Folds To Table
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2120
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1594
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    2008 Renault Koleos Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Renault Koleos

    The most fuel efficient Renault Koleos is the Dynamique with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Renault Koleos that uses the most amount of fuel is the Dynamique with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Renault Koleos variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Renault Koleos Fuel Economy

    2008 Renault Koleos Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Renault Koleos?

    The Renault Koleos offers a 3 year 150,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Renault Koleos FAQs

    The cheapest Renault Koleos is the Dynamique that starts from $29,990.

    The most expensive Renault Koleos is the Privilege that starts from $42,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Renault Koleos is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Dynamique and Privilege.

    The largest Renault Koleos is the Dynamique which measures 1865mm wide, 4520mm in length and sits 1710mm tall.

    The most powerful Renault Koleos is the Dynamique which has 127kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Renault Koleos is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Renault Koleos is the Dynamique which weighs 2300 kg (kerb weight).

    The Renault Koleos may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.