Renault Grand Koleos SUV revealed

The Grand Koleos SUV was unveiled at the ongoing Busan Motor Show in Korea. It has a 1.5-litre petrol hybrid engine.

Published On Jun 27, 2024 04:09:00 PM

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The Grand Koleos is based on Geeley CMA platform.

Renault has showcased the all-new Grand Koleos SUV at the ongoing Busan Motor Show 2024. It's Tata Safari-sized, powered by a dual-motor petrol-hybrid powertrain, and features a modern interior with a plethora of screens.

Grand Koleos shares underpinnings with Geely's Xingyue L SUV
Is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol hybrid powertrain

Renault Grand Koleos: what is it?

The all-new Grand Koleos SUV was internally known as Renault Aurora 1 project, one of two SUVs that will be built by the French brand in Korea. Not to be confused with any other mainstream Renault SUV sold globally, the Koleos for Korea is a completely unique product that uses Chinese brand Geely's CMA platform, with Geely Group owning over a third of Renault Korea’s stake.

Additionally, Geely Auto and Renault Group established HORSE Powertrain Limited, focusing on the design, development, production and sales of hybrid powertrain components and systems, including batteries. The Grand Koleos is the first of a handful of SUVs to be jointly developed by both brands. The CMA platform also underpins the Volvo XC40 and several Lynk & Co vehicles, among others.

Geely's Xingyue L SUV on which the Grand Koleos is based.

Renault Grand Koleos: exterior, interior, specs

The Renault Grand Koleos is essentially a Korean-ised version of the Geely Xingyue L SUV sold in China. While there are some cosmetic differences—such as a new borderless grille, a different alloy wheel design, and unique touches on the front and rear bumpers—a majority of the sheet metal parts is shared with the Xingyue L SUV, along with the platform.

On the inside, the Renault Grand Koleos gets three 12.3-inch screens: one for instrumentation, a central screen for infotainment and a third screen for the front passenger. It also includes a panoramic sunroof, leather seats, wood and faux aluminum trim, among other features. The infotainment system is equipped with 5G connectivity and supports OTA updates.

Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine coupled with a twin-motor hybrid setup, generating a total of 245 horsepower. The SUV comes equipped with multiple drive and terrain modes as standard.

Renault Grand Koleos: will it come to India?

Renault did sell the Koleos in India until a few years ago. The Grand Koleos seen here will likely remain a Korea-only model for now. In India, Renault will introduce the Duster and the Bigster SUVs starting next year. Minor updates are also expected for Renault's existing lineup, along with a top-spec sporty variant for the Kiger SUV.

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