Renault Koleos

Infobox Automobile


name = Renault Koleos
aka = Renault Samsung QM5
manufacturer = Renault
production = 2008–present
assembly = Busan, Korea
predecessors = Renault Scénic RX4
successor =
class = Compact crossover SUV
body_style = 4-door SUV
engine = 2.0 L I4
2.0 L diesel I4
platform = Nissan C platform
transmission = 6-speed manual
related = Nissan X-Trail
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Rogue
similar = Audi Q5
BMW X3
Chevrolet Captiva
Honda CR-V
Mazda CX-7
Peugeot 4007
Suzuki SX4
Volkswagen Tiguan
designer = Patrick le QuémentThe Renault Koleos is a compact SUV which was first presented as a concept car at the 2006 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris (with first concept demonstrated on 2000 Geneva Motorshow). The Koleos was designed by Renault and developed by Nissan. It is manufactured by Renault Samsung Motors, a subsidiary of Renault, at its plant in Busan, South Korea. A South Korean-market variant is marketed by Renault Samsung Motors as the Renault Samsung QM5.

Renault has some experience in the SUV market, after selling the Scénic RX4 and the Kangoo, but it has never produced a true SUV. A Koleos concept car was shown in the media as long ago as February 2000.

The Koleos's body design is based on the Renault Koleos and Renault Egeus concept cars. The engines selected for the Koleos haven’t been used in any car, but will be used in the Clio and Laguna. Some of the Koleos's competitors like the Citroën C-Crosser and the Peugeot 4007 were also presented by this time.

ee also

*Renault Scénic
*Renault Egeus

External links

* [http://www.autoguidewiki.com/Renault_Koleos AutoGuideWiki.com]
* [http://3lib.ukonline.co.uk/koleos/ Renault Koleos fan site (info/photos)]
* [http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/221475/renault_koleos.html Review by Auto Express]