The Renault Koleos has received minor tweaks for model year 2025 (MY25), with the flagship trim level receiving a name change and cosmetic tweaks to align it with newer models.
The Intens has been renamed Techno, and has also received new 19-inch alloy wheels.
Pricing is unchanged from the Intens at $39,990 before on-road costs for the front-wheel drive variant, and $42,490 before on-roads for the all-wheel drive version.
The base Evolution continues to be offered for $34,990 before on-road costs, or $36,990 drive-away until September 30.
Renault is also offering the Koleos Intens with on-road costs included until July 31.
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“This freshen-up means we can continue to offer a premium mid-size SUV at an attainable price point,” said Renault Australia general manager Glen Sealey.
“We know there is a lot of competition in the mid-size SUV market but our customers appreciate the ease of functionality of our car.
“The cabin controls are familiar and easy to use, and our safety systems are intuitive and not intrusive, all while keeping you safe on the road.
“This update to our flagship model gives buyers a reason to take a closer look and add it to their consideration list in one of the most hotly contested segments of the new-car market.”
The Koleos is among the oldest vehicles in its segment, having entered production in 2016, and Renault still has yet to announce a replacement for Australia.
It’s set to continue into 2026, with a “different vehicle” launching “maybe” next year. It’s unclear if this will be one of Renault’s European-market SUVs, such as the Espace, or the Geely-sourced Grand Koleos that’s built in Korea like the Koleos.
Despite being almost a decade old, the Koleos is Renault Australia’s best-selling model that isn’t a van. It has found 424 new homes so far this year, down 29.5 per cent on the same period last year.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Renault Koleos Evolution 4×2 | $36,990 drive-away |
| 2025 Renault Koleos Techno 4×2 | $39,990 |
| 2025 Renault Koleos Techno 4×4 | $42,490 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
The Koleos is closely related to the previous-generation Nissan X-Trail. It’s offered with only one engine in Australia.
| Specifications | Koleos 4×2 | Koleos 4×4 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L naturally aspirated 4cyl petrol | 2.5L naturally aspirated 4cyl petrol |
| Power | 126kW @ 6000rpm | 126kW @ 6000rpm |
| Torque | 226Nm @ 4400rpm | 226Nm @ 4400rpm |
| Transmission | CVT auto | CVT auto |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h time | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Weight | 1558kg | 1626kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 8.1L/100km | 8.3L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60L | 60L |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane regular unleaded | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 188g/km | 192g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Braked towing capacity | 2000kg | 2000kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Renault Koleos |
|---|---|
| Length | 4672mm |
| Width | 1843mm (2063mm incl. mirrors) |
| Height | 1678mm |
| Wheelbase | 2704mm |
| Cargo capacity | 458L (rear seats up) 1690L (rear seats folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
The Renault Koleos is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
It requires servicing every 12 months or 30,000km, whichever comes first.
The first five services are capped at $429, $429, $429, $999 and $429, respectively, resulting in a total five-year servicing cost of $2715.
Safety
The Renault Koleos is currently unrated by safety authority ANCAP, as its five-star rating from 2017 expired on December 31, 2023.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane departure warning
- Reversing camera
- Front, rear and side parking sensors
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
No Koleos is available with increasingly common active safety and driver assist features such as lane-keep assist or adaptive cruise control.
Standard Equipment
There are two trim levels in the 2025 Koleos lineup.
The base Evolution comes standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels in 225/60 R18 tyres
- 17-inch steel spare
- Automatic LED headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Rear privacy glass
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Electric parking brake
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Proximity entry with push-button start with walk-away locking
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen
- 8.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- 8-speaker Arkamys sound system
- DAB digital radio
- Power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and cooled cupholders
- Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents
- Ambient lighting
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Height and reach adjustment
The Techno adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels in 225/55 R19 tyres
- Hill descent control (4×4 only)
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated front seats
- Driver’s seat memory
- Power passenger seat with memory
- Front seats with cushion length adjustment, ‘relax’ headrests
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Woodgrain interior trim
Colours
All 2025 Koleos models come standard with a black interior.
Millesim Red is the standard exterior paint colour, with the following finishes costing an extra $800:
- Universal White
- Metallic Grey
- Metallic Black