Renault has showcased the all-new Grand Koleos SUV on the ongoing Busan Motor present 2024.  The Grand Koleos is a Tata Safari-sized SUV that is powered by a twin motor petrol-hybrid powertrain, and packs in a new-age inside with a plethora of screens. 

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

Renault Grand Koleos: what’s it?

The all-new Grand Koleos SUV was internally often called Renault Aurora 1 challenge, considered one of two SUVs that can be constructed by the French model in Korea. Not to be mistaken by every other mainstream Renault SUV offered globally, the Grand Koleos for Korea is a unique product that makes use of Chinese model Geeley’s CMA platform, with Geeley group proudly owning over a 3rd of Renault Korea’s stake. 

Additionally, Geely Auto and Renault Group established HORSE Powertrain Limited, whose important enterprise consists of the design, growth, manufacturing and gross sales of hybrid powertrain parts and techniques, together with batteries. The Grand Koleos is the primary of a handful of SUVs to be collectively developed by each manufacturers. The CMA platform by Geeley additionally underpins the Volvo XC40 and several other Lynk & Co automobiles, amongst others. 

Renault Grand Koleos: exterior, inside, specs 

The Renault Grand Koleos is basically a Korean-ised model of the Geely Xingyue L SUV which is offered in China. There are some beauty diffferneces, with the Renault getting a brand new borderless grille, completely different alloy wheel design and some different distinctive design touches on the entrance and rear bumpers. A majority of the sheet steel components is shared with the Xingyue L SUV, together with the platform.

On the within, it will get three 12.3-inch screens, one for instrumentation, a central display for infotainment and a 3rd display for the entrance passenger. It will get a panoramic sunroof, leather-based seats, wooden and pretend aluminum trim and the works. The infotainment system additionally will get 5G connectivity and OTA updates.

Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that is coupled to a twin motor hybrid setup that churns out a complete of 245hp of energy. The SUV will get a number of drive and terrain modes as customary.

Renault Grand Koleos: will it come to India?

Renault did promote the Koleos in India till just a few years in the past. The Grand Koleos seen right here will possible be a Korea-only mannequin for now. For India, Renault will introduce the Duster and the Bigster SUVs beginning subsequent 12 months. Renault’s present line-up can also be anticipated to get minor updates together with a top-spec sporty variant for the Kiger SUV.

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