Absence makes the heart grow fonder, this is definitely the case with the Renault Koleos. Having been MIA from the market for a while the Koleos is now back with a bang. Entering the Koleos feels like arriving at a fancy dinner date that is well thought out and planned to the last sophisticated detail by a romantic lover. The refined interior possesses clean design and superior finishes, making the French SUV ooze style and class. Though the return of the Koleos was not a big fanfare event but the Koleos has sure come back with some bling. Firstly the design has been refreshed to match the modern Renault design language.  Judging by the success of the Clio and Megane, the Koleos has the potential to reach greater heights

Koleos is not just a pretty face but come well spec’d with safety and convenience features to entice those who value their rands and cents.

The French understand that this is not an easy segment to compete in, hence the Koleos is spec’d to impress. The Koleos faces the likes of Nissan Qashqai, Mazda CX-5 and Ford EcoSport and/or Kuga.

Some of the safety highlights include accident protection and prevention technologies, adaptive airbags that protect with multi-stage variable force deployment airbags, as an addition to the usual suspects such as ABS with EBD and EBA, not forgetting ESP and ASR. As an added value, the Koleos is also equipped with cornering fog lights, electrochromic rear-view mirror, blind spot warning, park assist .

My pick and most and most convenient feature has to be the automatic locking system. The sheer pleasure of having the car locking for you when you have your hands full after a shopping spree, is simply the best.

For a working mom, doubling up as carpool for school, soccer practice drop-offs and many other tasks these super beings partake in on a daily basis, this SUV would make a nice addition to the family.

New Koleos is powered by a 2.5 Petrol Engine CVT (4×2 & 4×4), with a power output of 126kW, available in two trim levels – Expression and Dynamique.

Model Range & Pricing:

• Koleos Expression 2.5 CVT 4×2: R 399 900
• Koleos Dynamique 2.5 CVT 4×2: R 439 900
• Koleos Dynamique 2.5 CVT 4×4: R 479 900