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2021 Renault Koleos update due Q2 2021
An update is coming for Renault's local best-seller, the Koleos, but it won't look like the update its Korean-market counterpart has just received.
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About the Renault Koleos
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Renault Koleos is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $32,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Life variant and topping out at $45,490 for the Intens.
There are 4 variants of the Koleos available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2021.
The Renault Koleos is only available with an null motor that produces 126kW and 226Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2020 Koleos is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
76.88 - 80.98 kW/t
59.56 kW/t
165.63 kW/t
Boot Space
458 litres
128 litres
720 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.1 - 8.3 L/100km
1.5 L/100km
10.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
723 - 741 km
658 km
1,170 km
Price
$32,490 - $45,490
$24,990
$92,900
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 6 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,131 - 2,165 kg
1,835 kg
2,960 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
480 kg
3,000 kg
Approach Angle
19°
16.7°
29.9°
Departure Angle
26°
16.4°
32.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
190 - 210 mm
145 mm
236 mm
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2020 Renault Koleos Price
Life
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $32,990 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $32,490 |
Zen
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,490 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $35,990 |
Black Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $37,490 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,990 |
Intens
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $42,990 |
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $45,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Renault Koleos Specs
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2020 Renault Koleos Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Renault Koleos
The most fuel efficient Renault Koleos is the Black Edition with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Renault Koleos | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Renault Koleos?
The Renault Koleos has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 30,000 km, whichever comes first.
2020 Renault Koleos Warranty
What is the warranty on a Renault Koleos?
The Renault Koleos offers a 5 year unlimited km 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 Life that starts from $32,490.
The most expensive Renault Koleos is the Intens that starts from $45,490.
The best towing capacity of a Renault Koleos is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Life, Zen, Black Edition and Intens.
The largest Renault Koleos is the Life which measures 1843mm wide, 4672mm in length and sits 1678mm tall.
The most powerful Renault Koleos is the Life which has 126kW of power from its 2.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Renault Koleos is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Renault Koleos is the Intens which weighs 2165 kg (kerb weight).
The Renault Koleos uses Unleaded.