Renault Koleos SUV in-depth review

Renault Koleos SUV in-depth review - Carbuyer

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The Renault Koleos sits above the Renault Kadjar in the brand’s SUV model range and shares a lot of its components with the Nissan X-Trail. It certainly isn’t short of rivals either, with models like the Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq all offering a similar package. Just two diesel engines are on offer, but they’re well suited to UK customers, with economy of more than 50mpg and the option of front or four-wheel drive. The amount of standard equipment is impressive, too.
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@OscarLeeMX 6 жыл бұрын

Finally a manufacturer that understands that some people want comfort and body roll is okay. Not everything has to come in a sports trim with lowered and stiffened suspension.

@utubeleplague 6 жыл бұрын

French cars do prioritize that most of the time, not just Renault.

@kamrankhan-lj1ng 2 жыл бұрын

@@utubeleplague but nothing more so than Reno!

@Deetronic 6 жыл бұрын

He didn't mention outstanding and loud BOSE sound system with big bass-boxes in the back. The best buy is 200 hp one (Renault created finally 200 horse powers 2.0 engines, latest versions), has seats heating / warming, full quality maps, iPhone and Android car usb connection, option to add default multimedia tablets / tvs at the back sits, has several driving modes with ambient lights even on all 4 doors that I liked a lot (Sport - as red color mode, the most responsive; Blue mode - comfort with sits massage; Green (Eco) mode and Sexy (pink) mode + Neutral (User Programmed). I really enjoyed testing it and I will definitely buy it in forthcoming months when V2.0 (or new version) appears. What I miss now is: 1) Joystick control (to avoid constant touching screen), as seen in Talisman; 2) 200 or more Horse Powers as default from now on (with fantastic working automatic gear); 3) I think it would need just a bit better plastic quality in cup holders behind the transmission; 4) Electronic positioning of steering wheel (not manual as it is now) so it can memorize their positions along with all other setups for each driver (currently there are 6 memory positions); 5) HUD appearing (as in Talisman) - cool and very nice feature; 6) Wider Tyres (best looking are the same size in Talisman and Koleos: 245/40/19 - while in Talisman looks all well, in Koleos looks a bit narrow. I like aggressive and big wheels as in any Bmw's X6 (255/50/19) to look more "sporty" and add 7) real exhauster, not fake one. Currently I am into Talisman Initiale Paris 200hp and I am more than happy with it. At least I love alternatives, as every second driver has a BMW, Audi or Mercedes. People wants good, quality alternatives :)

@Resnicanin 11 ай бұрын

I šta si uradio na kraju, jesi li kupio Koleos-a?

@niceboy60 6 жыл бұрын

Renaults are one of the most reliable cars Provided its well service in regular intervals . 100.000 miles or 4 years warranty gives me peace of mind

@vikingraiders4138 6 жыл бұрын

I'm forever looking for places to store my bottled water and bags of crisps, This car really fits my need.

@ljakrtsh1 6 жыл бұрын

please don't put these color filters on videos anymore, it doesn't look good

@kaichandler 4 жыл бұрын

i know, there just trying to be like carwow

@Zadrigo 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, baby! Carbuyer, putting huge crisps into gloveboxes since 2016!

@cesarcastillo2405 6 жыл бұрын

Very good looking car for its class and puts shame on those above. The rear is the best part of the car. Truly gorgeous

@dhrubajyotikarfa9972 6 жыл бұрын

those sentences that do not start with "GENUINELY SPEAKING" are to be taken with a pinch of salt.

@MrTrull1 6 жыл бұрын

never mind That would be every sentence then, GENERALLY speaking...

@Salatiso 6 жыл бұрын

I'd buy this over the X Trail. Aesthetically this looks better for me and with the mechanics coming from the Japanese it's the best of both worlds.

@johnholst 6 жыл бұрын

French name, Japanese bones, made in Korea! What a mix!

@michaelliu4090 Жыл бұрын

@@johnholst A superb mix I'd say! French comfort and design, Japanese mechanical reliability and Korean quality built. I own the 1st generation Koleos(the top spec one) and I'm so damn happy about it! It's reliable, very comfortable and cost a penny to maintain! I had a German car just before that! Awesome looks, very comfortable but damn...my bank account got PTSD thanks to it!

@disarchitected Жыл бұрын

Nissan is really unreliable now.

@thrishulh9834 9 ай бұрын

@@michaelliu4090 totaly how many kms clocked & number of years?

@michaelliu4090 9 ай бұрын

@@thrishulh9834 159K Kms for 14 years.

@VEHICLEADDICT 5 жыл бұрын

My brand new gt-line koleos is coming in 2 weeks replacing my top of the range x-trail tekna. The gt-line which is top of the range but they only do 2 levels ( iconic - bottom of the range, gt-line top of the range ). It has everything you need 😊

@gde1989 6 жыл бұрын

took a while to be released in the UK. We've had it in Australia for year now

@hiphippyhippo 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! Can you review the mazda cx 9?

@masterroshi8452 6 жыл бұрын

Using a filter wasn't a good idea and you should try n change your smurfs outfit been using for long now. As for the car the engines aren't as good as the competition but it looks decent in that trim.

@ebthegt5572 6 жыл бұрын

A lot of these new Renaults have tail lights and headlights like the R.S. 01. Very smart, Renault.

@sabbirosmani2381 3 жыл бұрын

what is the real-time average mpg of 1.7 diesel automatic of this car?

@AlexBuznik 2 жыл бұрын

Are cupholders in the central console have conditioner deflectors / cooling down drinks as in Xtrail?

@stan117 2 жыл бұрын

They do

@EDP407 6 жыл бұрын

Whats with the Instagram filter on this video?!

@jakub4972 4 жыл бұрын

Well good because I have ordered one

@darrenobrien6404 4 жыл бұрын

Your like nine

@dhruvnambiar4045 6 жыл бұрын

My dumbass thought it was carwow

@akhmalzainal7435 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone own it? How's the reliability? I believe it's a good car as its shared same platform n engine as xtrail, anyone advice appreciated!

@BoyComeHere 6 жыл бұрын

Look at that sweet rollie on his wrist

@heavymetal9622 3 жыл бұрын

The way he says “Koloes” is just hilarious to me!

@mrianwatson 3 жыл бұрын

Koleos, he’s saying it correctly?!

@kamrankhan-lj1ng 2 жыл бұрын

He say kayleos.

@mikail2011 6 жыл бұрын

Nice car

@SwPiotrek 6 жыл бұрын

It looks gorgeous, hard to believe that this is Renault.

@johnholst 6 жыл бұрын

It's Renault, but it's made about 50km from my house; in Busan, Korea.

@FEESODLAMINI 5 жыл бұрын

You could say that again

@tayfunkorkut1757 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnholst Renault Talisman is also made in Busan ? I think Koleos is better car it use High Strength Steel

@johnholst 4 жыл бұрын

@@tayfunkorkut1757 Actually, I'm not sure about that Talisman, which we call Samsung SM6 here in Korea. But at that same Busan factory, they make a great many Nissan Rouge Sport (Quashqai).

@DarrylDeAbreu 6 жыл бұрын

I wish they would get someone with less arrogance. He talks about the other multimedia screen being naff. I have seen both versions and it's just smaller but CarPlay and Andriod auto look more normal without a big empty space around it. Please bring back a presenter we can relate to!

@MICHGO1 6 жыл бұрын

HE SEEMS TO GIVE BOTH THE PROS AND CONS.

@jamiesautodetailing5795 5 жыл бұрын

The only trim levels now are the iconic and gt line which is top of the range. Its weird

@Abuelo12345678901234 6 жыл бұрын

It has been for sale in Mexico for a year.

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

There is a little 12V socket.

@MrYrgas 5 жыл бұрын

What about focusing on the main stuff instead off whining about the touchscreen instalation is a bit sqeeky

@tattoodrdoke 6 жыл бұрын

Why would pushing the touch screen right in the corner drive me made the button i need to press it below it and the clue is in the name it touch screen you lighlty touch it and it works you dont need to press as hard as you can. Most cars even luxury cars will have bits that will make similar sounds if your pressing as hard as you can. I have been in lexus, audis and mercs that do that

@Edvard.Munchkin 5 жыл бұрын

Generally generally generally

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

The door bins pass the Carzma big bottle test.

@tazwarhossain5283 6 жыл бұрын

Why is there always a haze at the camera?

@konraddzierzanowski6968 6 жыл бұрын

for at least 8 times he said genuinely speaking in fucking 6 minutes...

@amaankhader2257 6 жыл бұрын

i think he said "Generally speaking"

@cheekythrillz 6 жыл бұрын

Had to laugh when he said "the drivers seat is in my driving position". His seating position is closer to the wheel than that of a borrower. His seating position would make the rear seats in a Toyota IQ look usable.

@mehmeta4062 6 жыл бұрын

does q5 make any trouble in off road because of the fact that it has s tronic double clutch gearbox?

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

There is an armrest that folds down with two cupholders.

@8166UY 6 жыл бұрын

For me it is very hard to judge the looks of the car in this video with the extremely annoying yellow hue. Please be a bit more cautious with the button next time. ;) (although I get that it's partly to mask the bad lighting conditions)

@hadi22222 6 жыл бұрын

I think I heard "genouly" more than ten times

@MrTrull1 6 жыл бұрын

I think you didn't.

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

There are few little cubbies on either side and a little 12V socket.

@mr.perfect289 6 жыл бұрын

Which is Better *Kadjar or Koleos* ??

@mr.perfect289 6 жыл бұрын

Then which is not trash !!

@livc444111 6 жыл бұрын

Randoom are you twelve?

@ben3291 6 жыл бұрын

i bet you had a renault made before 2012 when they were below par for reliability now there more reliable than most of its German counterparts .

@livc444111 6 жыл бұрын

Randoom what do you drive? And I am not talking about the cars you own on GTA

@raytaisaikit3265 6 жыл бұрын

Remove the video filter and change the reviewer pls

@Memories-_ 6 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the new Porsche Cayenne

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

The glovebox can fit a big bag of chips!

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

The seats fold down 60/40 with little handles in the boot.

@chaardy88 6 жыл бұрын

The biggest irritant in this video, for me, is the "Jumanji" backing track. The sound editing is poor.

@Mosgaard 6 жыл бұрын

Stop those crazy color filters please

@linbinnash 6 жыл бұрын

Quality of Vedio looks faded..low standard.

@DobarDabar 5 жыл бұрын

Its colorist, thinks he got it, but is terrible...

@settinsun11 4 жыл бұрын

Nissan Xtrail underneath

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

Underfloor storage

@richardsedorski1206 6 жыл бұрын

That's a good comment Oscar lee.

@ZetaReticuli_1 6 жыл бұрын

I don't see any lip in the boot! As for the hight, it's a damn SUV!

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

Go for the Signature Nav trim.

@tokekkk 6 жыл бұрын

Dear editor, this is not a movie. We don't need the "film" look color grading, It looks faded :(

@alanjenkinson7812 6 жыл бұрын

I already have enough squeaks in my 2017 Passat GTE - I’ll give this one a pass. Looks nice but no thanks to a CVT!

@DronieUp 6 жыл бұрын

Why do cars have fake exhausts?

@MICHGO1 6 жыл бұрын

INSECURE DRIVERS.

@Deetronic 6 жыл бұрын

Well they looks better and fake are because engine do not need them, they are just for better look / design. It happens in most of all latest cars from Audi, Vw, Mercedes, Bmw. Some cars just do not need real exhausts.

@yan-jk1ti 5 жыл бұрын

Why have some car spoilers?

@that_guy6116 5 жыл бұрын

It’s generally speaking , not genuinely speaking

@mubbasherniaz8082 5 жыл бұрын

Prefer a high spec qashqai

@4039byrne 6 жыл бұрын

I keep thinking he is calling it a colon lol

@ivanbogdanovic3673 6 жыл бұрын

Generally he says generally quite often 😉

@Sandouras 6 жыл бұрын

Those socks are almost as bad as the filter. Almost...

@Felix24kLasVegas Жыл бұрын

The twizy is small and electric but the look is only cool to me

@sayantansaha27 6 жыл бұрын

How many times does this man says "Genuinely" XD

@MrTrull1 6 жыл бұрын

None, but he does say 'generally' quite a lot. 😉

@dune2024 2 жыл бұрын

indicating deep admiration 😍😍😍🤠🥳

@auststrayaman1817 5 жыл бұрын

It is 458 litres

@owenrichards2622 6 жыл бұрын

Why no 7 seats Renault??:(

@joshbacon8241 6 жыл бұрын

Owen Richards Well you can choose a 3rd row of seats or impressive rear legroom in the 2nd row

@owenrichards2622 6 жыл бұрын

Josh Bacon ah yes I suppose they thought the latter would be a more appealing market - I only complain because I need a 7 seater and I'm not amazingly keen on many at the moment!

@debrisbit 6 жыл бұрын

Genuinely speaking....

@garethmorris967 4 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome car reviewed by a very bad reviewer. Im 6'2 and the back seats are really good. If you want a real reviews, look elsewhere, this review is awful

@6thsun25 6 жыл бұрын

whats wrong with the camera?It looks....retro.

@leeeeeeeeeee012 6 жыл бұрын

Can somebody count how many times he said "Genuine"? Because I am out of fingers

@MrTrull1 6 жыл бұрын

You must have no fingers then. He says 'generally'. 😉

@leeeeeeeeeee012 6 жыл бұрын

Ow yeah my bad, his accent make it sound like "genuine", that's why its confusing. Now the mystery solved

@fischputza 6 жыл бұрын

When your eyebrows outsize your arms.......

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

There’s a row of USB ports for kids charging up their devices.

@friedwater4434 6 жыл бұрын

these views have really gone down hill still matt left just look at car wows vids recent vid had 1 million views

@MrDikinurmouth 6 жыл бұрын

fried water well this gaylord isnt helping either. I dont understand why they dont want to change the reporter, if its clear a lot of the audience doesnt like this guy. Unless their goal is to become irrelevant, then carry on.

@batboy07 6 жыл бұрын

For someone making a homophobic comment, your screen name is really bizarre.

@grunf5604 6 жыл бұрын

Jeremy George haha burned him!

@mikkosrussos 6 жыл бұрын

MrDikinurmouth are you a repressed homosexual?

@MICHGO1 6 жыл бұрын

THIS GUY HAS GOOD ELOCUTION AND MAT MUMBLES MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO LISTEN TO.

@dipinthewalker 6 жыл бұрын

Some Instagram filter at work??

@814d937 6 жыл бұрын

What is it with the camera quality? Looks terrible!

@8701F 6 жыл бұрын

0:52 that sound tho..

@Sherukka 6 жыл бұрын

Exacly the same noise new german cars have when you press their bits and bobs.

@livc444111 6 жыл бұрын

Tenshi what about that sound? Every dashboard would make a noise if you pushed and prodded that way

@thomasdelobel7665 6 жыл бұрын

I try to do the same in an other koleos it didnt do any noise

@utubeleplague 6 жыл бұрын

my cousin got one of these last week and I tried to do that test and didn't do any noise at all.

@lnteIIigence 6 жыл бұрын

My parents' bed makes that noise every other night at about 11pm...

@stuontwo677 2 жыл бұрын

CVT Gearbox wtf ?

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

Around 585 litres,the Koleos’s boot is way off the Škoda Kodiaq.

@danieljayhh 6 жыл бұрын

Can this guy see the street

@aric0913 6 жыл бұрын

The 2009 Instagram X-Pro filter is not doing the video any favours.

@Bewar3them00n 6 жыл бұрын

Why no petrol model in this day and age?

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

There is more headroom and legroom.

@legambaz 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car. Just wish its a bit more capable.

@Sly_Wolf_1 6 жыл бұрын

Oh wow only available as a diesel. THANKS Renault! 🤪😵😡😠🤬

@mohameddilshad739 4 жыл бұрын

This car was built with samsung

@MICHGO1 6 жыл бұрын

I GUESS ONLY THE ENGLISH PUT THEIR POTATO CHIPS IN THE GLOVE BOX.

@MICHGO1 6 жыл бұрын

IN AMERICA WE CALL THEM POTATO CHIPS. AND WE DON'T PUT THEM IN THE GLOVE BOX.

@silenceseppo7079 4 жыл бұрын

MICHGO1 we don’t put them in the glove box. I think they just show this to add some context to the size. Everyone can imagine the size of a bag of crisps.

@HowDareYouu 6 жыл бұрын

that dashboard design made me puke

@andreadevetak4325 5 жыл бұрын

At 585 litres,the Koleos’s boot is way off the Škoda Kodiaq for example.

@cubatime72 4 ай бұрын

Are we really judging ars on the size of water bottle you can fit in a door pocket. Ridiculous review

@soorajj9207 6 жыл бұрын

You are just 5' 10'' 😱 You looks like 6'2"

@sameeesameee8248 3 жыл бұрын

How many fucking times you keep saying "generally speaking"..

@AC-SlaUkr 5 жыл бұрын

Buy british

@pauldavison7105 6 жыл бұрын

Useless back seat. So high tall drivers scrape head on roof. No recline on back seat to compensate which is strange on this class of car. Better space and driving in a Ford Kuga

@rabit818 6 жыл бұрын

Stripped blue + white shirt, stripped blue + red socks and plum pants does not generally work.

@grunf5604 6 жыл бұрын

rabit818 what are you, fashion police? This is a car channel, go watch some fashion crap

@hothippo6013 6 жыл бұрын

Koleos can not match the Kodiaq in boot space!

@livc444111 6 жыл бұрын

57secs in, who would ever push and prod a dashboard that way??!!...Bye-bye CarBuyer

@Mister_H 6 жыл бұрын

livc444111 Anyone who is interested to know how well a car is screwed together and the quality of the plastics. It's one of the first things I do when I look at a new car. Keep up the great reviews James!

@livc444111 6 жыл бұрын

Mr H Seriously?!? You think you can tell how well a car is screwed together underneath by prodding the dashboard?.....Wow! The Japanese manufacturers like Honda make some of the most reliable cars yet have creaky plastics inside the cabin, does that mean you are not interested? Do you prefer Audis because they have soft textured plastics.....which are made in France by a French company? The Pug 3008 has beautiful well screwed together plastics, does that mean Peugeot now make great reliable cars? Yep your reply to my comment was stupid

@Mister_H 6 жыл бұрын

Did I say I was talking about the car underneath? I was referring to the way the dashboard is screwed together not the nuts and bolts of the physical car. My comment was not stupid, but your comment to me was rude. Goodbye!

@MICHGO1 6 жыл бұрын

HE TALKS ABOUT VIBRATION COMING FROM THE PEDDLES AND OTHER SHORTCOMINGS THAT'S WHAT REVIEWER'S DO.