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We got the Bose premium 4x2 CVT 2012 model and as soon as the warranty ended, the problems began. We had it routinely serviced through Renault and I took it get a service and said I noticed a slight noise - I had the rear diff replaced at 50km on the clock (at a price of $6K) then 2 years later had the whole Air-con system replaced ($3K) and now the transmission has gone and needs replacing - upward of $5K. I have only done 100,00km, needless to say its a massive disappointment!
Purchased in for $30,000.
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I was talked into a test drive in a new Intens and couldn`t believe the quality, luxury and drive-suspension. It swayed me to wanting one which I bought End Sept 2021, trading in a 2020 Honda CRV top of the range AWD. I must say that being based mechanically on the Nissan XTrail was a big plus for satisfying my concerns on reliability and power. I drive in ECO mode and have no trouble getting onto freeways - adequate power - and suburbs/freeway driving is giving me 7.3l/100kms. Only fault is that the tyre pressure indication stopped working ye...
Read moresterday(tyres are fine). Also being a 5 seater is what I want in an SUV ( I am retired.), so the Intens is a plus for me. Interestingly, a year ago when I bought the Honda CRV after testing Subaru, Mazda, Toyota and Nissan, I hadn`t given Renault a thought. Lucked out getting the updated 2021 Koleos and got a good deal too. A point about Renault - ,they don`t seem to do much of a sales job in Australia. I hope they don`t do a runner again!Purchased in for $49,000.
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6 months from new and everything works. Adequate power. I find the auto seat sliding fully back for ease of entry, then automatically sliding forward to my memorised driving position a great luxury. T...
Read morehe design inside and out is still as appealing as when I bought it. It doesn`t age. If ever I had a "keeper" then this is it. Nissan reliable mechanicals and built in South Korea put it at the top of the quality list. I note that Peugeot and Citroen slightly smaller SUVs are FWD only with lower engine power, BUT 25% dearer and not selling well. KIA and Hyundai SUVs are built in South Korea, and have excellent quality, but have moved to higher prices at least 10% more than the Renault Koleos Intens. Forget the China junk and the big Germans, their value equations are quite poor.- 3 reviews
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Having had 2 previous Renault Scenics and the faults associated with them my mechanic said why would I return to a Renault. My answer was simple the Koleos is bigger has Nissan engine and running gear (XTrail) and it's made in South Korea and not Europe. Like the 2.0 lt Scenic the 2.4 lt larger Koleos returns the same 600km per city driving tank fill. This will be my last new car before retirement and I have had it just on 2 years for 35000kms. Now just retired so far mechanically it hasn't let me down and am surprised by the amount of kick...
Read more when asked from the 126kw engine provides. Nice and big inside and the heated seats are a welcomed addition. I service it every 10000ks and my mechanic was surprised how good this Renault was there's that Korean influence now on world cars ie: KIA/Hyundai. Now for the annoying faults. 1. Made for a left hand drive cars so they didn't bother to switch over the gear selector indicator on the consul so us right hand drive countries suffer as the gear stick hides it is also visible on the dash though but it makes it pointless on the consul. 2 . My left leg rubs up against the high consul and it does make it uncomfortable, doesn't help when your bow legged didn't notice in test drive only time you find the faults. 3. R-Link Map update, what up date ? Proudly announces roads change all the time, they're not wrong there but try getting one and it comes up latest Australian version to down load is Aug 2019 2 years ago in now past Aug 2021. Still waiting Renault.Purchased in at Watson Renault Bundoora for $41,000.
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Ok couple of months before 1st lockdown I bought my Koleos Intens 2nd hand, never buy new, learnt my lesson once that was enough. Anyway back to the car, I love it tows a 6 x 4 trailer with 1/2 ton of wood no problems.
Takes unleaded 91, bonus, usual 7.7klm per 100 country running. 30,000 k's between services, no brainer, no turbo, no intercooler (to bust) previous cars- just a straight 4 cyl. Lots of extras in the intens.
Great value for the money.
Wife loved it so much we traded her Honda CRV in and bought another same model. So now we have twins
and both are running with no problems at all.
If your looking have a look at these underrated cars, they are a great buy.
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Never missed a beat, fuel economy is spot on, only clocked up 49000kilometres since new in 2015, the dealership has done small oil change services on request due to not achieving high kilometres where big services are due, very happy all-round
Purchased in at Essendon renault for $37,000.
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Purchased the vehicle in January 2018 and have had no problems at all. Love the standard features which are options on many of the rivals such as heated and ventilated front seats. The Diesel engine is economical and smooth. Rlink system can be frustrating to use and I’ve had trouble updating the navigation software as my model didn’t come with Apple CarPlay as standard.
Purchased in for $43,500.
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This does not happen all the time sometimes goes several weeks before it happens.
But after I stop waitng for traffic when I put my foot down to take off nothing happens appart from the fact it moves forward slowly .
Very dangerous if traffic coming towards you could cause a nasty accident
Purchased in for $22,500.
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Very happy with my Koleos apart from the occasional fault with loss of power seems to be when turning left when putting foot down on accerater pedal
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Was so excited when we purchased this car. Beautiful and full of features. Unfortunately after 19 returns for warranty and over 7 months off the road we fell out of love and found ourselves in a world of hurt trying to get compensation from Renault. Literally writing this review whilst on the phone doing mediation with our dealership trying to get a result.
Purchased in for $53,000.
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Now coming up to nearly four years ownership, likes, the space, the height, fuel economy, dislikes, the CVT transmission is rubbish, gets into top gear from about 40kmh, so it shudders, the engine on start up makes unusual sounds, like no oil coming up, oil usage, about 500ml per 5000 kilometres, way to much for a well run in engine, the rattles, which are to many to mention, from dash to the rear, getting things fixed under warranty, good luck with that, the dealership want to, but Renault is not so excited about it, I got the brakes done at M...
Read moreidas, one quarter the price of Renault, the centre screen goes blank so many times that we cant be bothered with it anymore, its a joke, the Nexus tyres are woeful from new, the headlights are not bright enough, as for a two ton towing, LOL, it has enough trouble carrying its self around, plus the transmission would implode within a kilometre of travel, hope this helps someone who wants to buy one.Purchased in at Renault.
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I have had endless problems with my koleos since the first week I bought it from the dealership. Even getting repairs done under warranty were a problem through Renault. Annoying.
Purchased in at Renault for $32,500.
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I am not one of those guys that walks into a dealership not knowing anything about the vehicle i am about to test drive, normally there is a lot of online research, looking at recalls, issues and professional road tests. From my research i then make a short list and share this with my wife and i get her opinion, otherwise i would have a Jaguar or Aston in my dreams...
Then we both test drive the short list and then discuss. We have found that not always a higher KW rating transforms into better and more enjoyable drive. In our short list my fir...
Purchased in for $49,000.
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We bought our Koleos few years ago, for around $15k as it is Privilege MY11 4x4 version f late 2011. Color is beautiful white pearl, pretty practical, as the dust and dirt is not as visible as on black or darker colors. Could be more economical, as it is around 10l/100km in the city. Although on the highway is really good as for SUV, with around 6.5l/100km. Have some issues with tailgate and pump of windscreen fluid, as water is not being sprayed on a windscreen anymore. Did many road trips, driving on a dirt roads, on the beach, never had big issues.
In overall, very good value and 4/5 stars.
Purchased in for $15,000.
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I gave Renault every single chance to try to resolve some of the issues and complaints I have but in most cases never received any responses and when I did, I was referred to a dealership and they had no clue what to do and how to help.
I bought a ZEN model with all the options ( moon roof, safety pack, etc.).
Blind-spot monitoring, the light on the mirror ( the LED diode), can only be seen under a particular angle and it is soo weak that you can only see it in a pitch dark with no street lights on, you can forget about using it during the da...
Read morey, the sad bit is that I can see them on a Kia's for an example hundreds of meters away from my car while driving - never got any response on this matter. Reversing sensors are absolutely useless, I have crashed the car, twice, reversing as they only work on a smallest possible proximity (20-30cm), also they are very very slow to respond even when they work, for an example, when a car passes nearby, they "react" long after the car passes my vehicle. It cost me thousands of dollars in insurance claims and in the long run, it costs me even more due to loss of the rating 1.Purchased in at Renault for $36,000.
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Absolutely loved this vehicle until the first fault within 5 weeks - fast forward 11 months and the vehicle has awaiting its 4th proximity sensor in its short driving live -expect to wait at least a month, closer to 2 for parts (still waiting).
Incredibly disappointed in Renault Australia’s after sales care, if you hear back at all the response is disinterested at best. Dealership is starting to come on board with support to resolve ongoing issue but I’m yet to feel optimistic about a resolution.
Purchased in at Renault Ballarat .
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On 30/6/17 bought a 2016 Life demo with 900km on the odometer for $27.8k from Castle Hill Renault. I justified the purchase of this car because it was the biggest (almost new) vehicle I could get for the price, which I wanted as I have 2 large dogs and wanted something practical for Ikea shopping, trips to the tip, etc. I also liked the 12month/30k service intervals, as when I bought it I was covering a lot of km for work, thoguh this changed shortly after.
The dealership was excellent. I took a good long test drive and negotiated the deal the...
Read more same day. It was the last day of the financial year so they were eager to sell. It was probably the best sales experience I have had in a car dealership actually. The car itself is very good. It is no sports car to drive, and it doesn't exactly fly up a hill from a standstill, but it's easy to live with. Cruises at highway speeds nicely. Manoeuvrable enough in carparks etc. I think it looks nice inside and out. Fuel economy ok at 10l/100km, mainly short suburban trips with a few kms on the highway. Doesn't have carplay/android auto, and Renault's system is a bit rubbish. Bluetooth works better with my Google phone than my previous iPhone, which sometimes took a few attempts to connect. An update to this model now has proper smartphone integration. I have has it serviced at a local mechanic, and it's pretty cheap to do, being a Nissan underneath. No major service items have come up yet. Boot space is excellent and rear legroom is fantastic. Minor things: the doors don't have the solid feel that a previous vehicle (Skoda Yeti) had, and the foam between the windscreen and the dash comes out a bit, though it can just be pushed back in with a key. So after 2.5 years and 45k, I'd recommend this car for someone looking for a practical, stylish vehicle at a reasonable price.Purchased in for $27,800.
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hello check injection and check anti pollution system lights came on not long after filling up could this be dirty fuel or something more costly
Hi.
Are the Left hand front window regulators the same throughout the whole of the H45 range 2008 - 2015?
It's just that sometimes I see them advertised from 09/13 onwards to 2016.
I assume that would be from September 2013 onwards.
Am in need of a LHF window regulator for a 2009 H45 Koleos.
Are they all they same regardless?
TIA
I dont think they are the same . even a 2009 will depend on if its dynamic or privilege. ie auto up down. wiring and in the plug , i know elec mirrors 2009 are not the same as a 2010 . Renault mo...
Read moreve wires around in the same looking plug. from year to year. So if buying a used part check that wires are same color and in the same position in the plug before plugging in.Hi. I have a 2014 diesel and it has been suggested to me by two mechanics that the transmission oil may be low or need replacing as the car shakes in fourth and fifth gear under load. Does anyone know where I can find out what transmission oil is used as I would like to replace it with Renault's recommended product.
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Renault Koleos HZG Intens FWD Petrol (2016-2022)No reviews yet | ||||
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Category | Midsize / Medium SUVs | Midsize / Medium SUVs | Midsize / Medium SUVs | Midsize / Medium SUVs |
Starting Price | $47,990.00 | $47,990.00 | $45,870.00 | $30,990.00 |
Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
Drive Type | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 60 L | 60 L |
Engine | 4 Cylinder 2.0L | 4 Cylinder 2.5L | 4 Cylinder 2.5L | 4 Cylinder 2.5L |
Max Power | 130kW @ 3750rpm | 126kW @ 6000rpm | 126kW @ 6000rpm | 126kW @ 6000rpm |
Max Torque | 380Nm @ 2000rpm | 226NM @ 4400rpm | 226Nm @ 4400rpm | 226Nm @ 4400rpm |
Country of Manufacture | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
Maximum Towing Capacity (braked) | 1,650 kg | 2,000 kg | 2,000 kg | 2,000 kg |
Maximum Towing Capacity (unbraked) | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg |
Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) |
Dimensions | ||||
Ground Clearance | 210 mm | 210 mm | 210 mm | 210 mm |
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Tyre pressure monitor works fine -- I was looking in the wriong place