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Renault Koleos

French design, Japanese engineering, Korean assembly: Renault’s first crossover at Geneva 2008.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 35 sources

At a glance

0150300
128–245 hpPower
07.515
9.3–11.8 s0–100 km/h
0125250
174–202 km/hTop speed
0200400
200–380 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,520–1,829 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.47891214

Engine
Gasoline: 1.3–2.5 L; diesel: 1.6–2.0 L; Grand hybrid: 1.5 L turbo, 1.64 kWh4
Layout
Front-engine; front- or all-wheel drive4
Gearbox
6-speed manual/auto, CVT; Grand: 7-speed DCT, 8-speed auto, 3-speed hybrid DHT4
Built at
Renault Korea’s Busan plant, South Korea (main production site)412
Units built
Second generation: 510,000, counting Koleos and QM614

The story

Renault’s first crossover set out to mix sedan comfort, MPV space and all-wheel drive. The recipe crossed borders: Renault designed it, Nissan developed it, and Renault Samsung’s Busan plant in Korea built it.12

2006: Paris concept previews the 2008 SUV20062008: Geneva: Renault’s first crossover20082011: Chrome-grille facelift debuts in India20112016: Second generation debuts in Beijing20162017: ALL MODE 4x4-i: 50:50 below 40 km/h · Flagship returns to the UK20172019: Blue dCi 150/190 replace dCi 17520192024: Grand Koleos: Korea-developed hybrid20242025: 999 Grand Koleos Esprit Alpin Noir2025 Koleos Concept (2000): 2000Renault Koleos Concept (2006): 2006Renault Koleos I / Renault Samsung QM5 (HY): 2007–2016HYRenault Koleos II / QM6 (HC): 2016–2025 (Korea)HCRenault Espace VI (VI): From 2023 (Europe)VIRenault Grand Koleos (AR1): 2024–presentAR1 200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones34142128
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YearWhat happened
2000Koleos Concept (2000)
2006Renault Koleos Concept (2006)
2007–2016Renault Koleos I / Renault Samsung QM5 (HY)
2016–2025 (Korea)Renault Koleos II / QM6 (HC)
From 2023 (Europe)Renault Espace VI (VI)
2024–presentRenault Grand Koleos (AR1)
2006Paris concept previews the 2008 SUV
2008Geneva: Renault’s first crossover
2011Chrome-grille facelift debuts in India
2016Second generation debuts in Beijing
2017ALL MODE 4x4-i: 50:50 below 40 km/h
2017Flagship returns to the UK
2019Blue dCi 150/190 replace dCi 175
2024Grand Koleos: Korea-developed hybrid
2025999 Grand Koleos Esprit Alpin Noir
  1. 2006

    Paris concept previews the 2008 SUV

    The show car previews the 2008 SUV with Renault/Renault Samsung styling, four beige-leather seats and a lower tailgate designed for two-person picnics.3

  2. 2008

    Geneva: Renault’s first crossover

    The Renault-designed, Nissan-developed SUV is built in Busan; choices include 2.5 L gasoline and 2.0 dCi 150/175 diesels.12

  3. 2011

    Chrome-grille facelift debuts in India

    The facelift reaches India on September 8 ahead of China, swapping the original two-piece grille for a large chrome design with three horizontal slats.45

  4. 2016

    Second generation debuts in Beijing

    The larger SUV adopts Renault-Nissan CMF-CD underpinnings shared with Nissan X-Trail and Renault Kadjar, moving to the top of Renault’s crossover range.46

  5. 2017

    ALL MODE 4x4-i: 50:50 below 40 km/h

    The 2017 Koleos offers 2WD, AUTO and LOCK; LOCK splits torque 50:50 below 40 km/h. Clearance reaches 210 mm; approach/departure angles are 19°/26°.67

  6. 2017

    Flagship returns to the UK

    UK sales resume in August. The new Koleos earns five Euro NCAP stars: 90% adult, 79% child, 63% pedestrian and 75% safety assist.8910

  7. 2019

    Blue dCi 150/190 replace dCi 175

    Both new diesels use SCR exhaust treatment and X-Tronic CVTs: Blue dCi 150 has front-wheel drive, while Blue dCi 190 uses ALL MODE 4x4-i.11

  8. 2024

    Grand Koleos: Korea-developed hybrid

    Renault introduces the Korean-developed Grand Koleos as an International Game Plan 2027 milestone, offering a 245 hp E-Tech hybrid.12

  9. 2025

    999 Grand Koleos Esprit Alpin Noir

    Black grille, 20-inch wheels and individually numbered plaques mark the run, launched with fencing gold medalist Oh Sang-wook as ambassador.13

Every generation

  • Renault Koleos Concept (2006)
    Renault Koleos Concept (2006)2006
  • Renault Koleos I / Renault Samsung QM5
    HY2007–2016
  • Renault Koleos II / QM6
    HC2016–2025 (Korea)
  • Renault Espace VI
    VIFrom 2023 (Europe)
  • Renault Grand Koleos
    AR12024–present

Power over the years

From 128 hp to 245 hp in 7 years.

0100200300 20162018202020222024 hp 2017 · 128 hp · UK 1.6 dCi 1302017 · 173 hp · UK 2.0 dCi 1752019 · 187 hp · UK 2.0 Blue dCi 1902024 · 245 hp · Grand Koleos E-Tech hybrid 245 hp Grand Koleos E-Tech hybrid 128 hp UK 1.6 dCi 130
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YearHorsepowerModel
2017128UK 1.6 dCi 130
2017173UK 2.0 dCi 175
2019187UK 2.0 Blue dCi 190
2024245Grand Koleos E-Tech hybrid

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Expression / Dynamique / Privilege

  • Standard

    Dynamique S Nav / Signature Nav / Initiale Paris

  • Grand Koleos Techno / Iconic / Esprit Alpine

    Standard

    Grand Koleos Techno / Iconic / Esprit Alpine

    2024–present

  • Limited

    Black Edition

    2009

  • Limited

    Bose Special Edition

    2012

  • Limited

    Grand Koleos Esprit Alpin Noir

    2025

  • Limited

    Formula Edition

    2019

    169 hp

  • Limited

    Black Edition

    2022

    169 hp

  • Limited

    Iconic Edition

    2023

    169 hp

  • Limited

    Sport Way

    2014

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original first generation: elliptical headlights and air intakes flank the badge.24
  • First generation: a clamshell tailgate with a separate fold-down lower section.24
  • Second generation: asymmetric C-shaped LED running lights reach deep into the bumper.47
  • Second generation: chrome strips run from the headlights along the front fenders.46
  • Grand Koleos: a borderless front grille.4

Year by year

  1. 2011

    The original two-piece grille gives way to a larger chrome grille with three horizontal slats around the Renault logo.521

  2. 2013

    The first generation's second facelift brings a grille styled more like the Captur's.21

  3. 2015 (Australia)

    BOSE Premium replaces Privilege with 18-inch wheels; BOSE grades swap fog lights for LED running lights.26

  4. 2019

    More sculpted grille chrome, a full-width chrome strip in the front bumper, revised skid plates and new 18-inch Atalante wheels.11

  5. 2021 (Malaysia)

    The second facelift introduces new LED headlights and taillights.27

  6. 2024 (Grand Koleos)

    A larger body and borderless grille mark the new generation; inside, three 12.3-inch screens span the dashboard.412

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Renault Koleos
    Koleos
    Photo of a Renault Kadjar
    Renault Kadjar

    Renault Kadjar

    Second-generation Koleos is 22.1 cm longer than Kadjar; long chrome strips along the front fenders are another cue.47

  • Photo of a Renault Koleos
    Koleos
    Photo of a Geely Xingyue L / Monjaro
    Geely Xingyue L / Monjaro

    Geely Xingyue L / Monjaro

    Grand Koleos shares its body basis, with redesigned front and rear ends, a borderless grille and reshaped body panels.4

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $5.0K–$25.2K323334

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$100$1K$10K$100K 2010201520202025 Value today: $5,000–$25,200 2008 · $25,500 · AU Dynamique manual list, USD est.2012 · $36,400 · AU Bose petrol 2WD, USD est.2014 · $33,700 · AU Sport Way petrol list, USD est.2015 · $21,400 · AU Expression manual list, USD est.2016 · $22,200 · AU Life 2WD list, USD est.2018 · $33,700 · AU S-Edition drive-away, USD est.2019 · $25,900 · AU Formula Edition, USD est.2022 · $24,200 · AU Life list, July; USD est.2023 · $24,800 · AU Life 2WD list, USD est.2025 · $22,700 · AU Evolution list, USD est. 2008 · $29,990 · Australia base, 2008; approximate USD from AUD 2023 · $620 · 2009 DYN S...; approx. USD from GBP, Mathewsons2023 · $1,166 · 2008; approximate USD from GBP, WB & Sons2023 · $918 · 2008; approximate USD from GBP, WB & Sons $1.2K WB & Sons, 2023
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2008Launch price$25,500Australia base, 2008; approximate USD from AUD
2008Price when new$25,500AU Dynamique manual list, USD est.
2012Price when new$36,400AU Bose petrol 2WD, USD est.
2014Price when new$33,700AU Sport Way petrol list, USD est.
2015Price when new$21,400AU Expression manual list, USD est.
2016Price when new$22,200AU Life 2WD list, USD est.
2018Price when new$33,700AU S-Edition drive-away, USD est.
2019Price when new$25,900AU Formula Edition, USD est.
2022Price when new$24,200AU Life list, July; USD est.
2023Price when new$24,800AU Life 2WD list, USD est.
2025Price when new$22,700AU Evolution list, USD est.
2023Auction sale$6202009 DYN S...; approx. USD from GBP, Mathewsons
2023Auction sale$1,1662008; approximate USD from GBP, WB & Sons
2023Auction sale$9182008; approximate USD from GBP, WB & Sons
2026Value today$5,000–$25,200

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “400 SUVs to salute Daniel Ricciardo”
    • “Jormungand's Iraq convoy”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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