What is the Renault Koleos?
The Koleos is a family-sized crossover SUV. The first generation, known as HY, ran from 2008 to 2016; the second, HC, ran from 2016 to 2023.
Renault presented the first Koleos as its first crossover. It was developed through the Renault-Nissan Alliance, with Renault responsible for the design and Nissan contributing engineering. The second generation brought a larger, more imposing SUV shape while continuing the model’s family-car role.
Engines and power
Across EU registrations from 2010 to 2024, Koleos engines range from 1.3 L to 2.5 L, with diesel, petrol and other fuel classifications. Recorded power spans 96 kW (131 PS) to 195 kW (265 PS). UK VCA figures cover 1.6 L to 2.0 L petrol and diesel engines producing 110 kW (150 PS) to 140 kW (190 PS). French ADEME listings show 1.3 L engines, with outputs from 110 kW (150 PS) to 127 kW (173 PS).
How economical is the Renault Koleos?
The lowest listed EU consumption is 5.5 L/100 km on WLTP. The UK’s lowest figure is 4.9 L/100 km on NEDC, while the French figure is 5.7 L/100 km on NEDC. These market figures use different test procedures: Europe uses WLTP or NEDC, the USA uses EPA testing, and Canada uses a 5-cycle procedure.
Official EU registration figures record 237,532 Koleos cars from 2010 to 2024. Leading listed entries include 2.0 L diesels rated at 110 kW (150 PS) and 130 kW (177 PS).
Where was the Koleos sold?
EU registration figures cover 2010 to 2024, UK VCA figures cover 2009 to 2022, and French ADEME figures cover 2012 to 2026. The model history includes two generations: the first ran from 2008 to 2016 and the second from 2016 to 2023.
Questions and answers
How many generations of Renault Koleos are listed?
Two: the first generation (HY), from 2008 to 2016, and the second (HC), from 2016 to 2023.
What is the Koleos’s lowest listed consumption?
The EU WLTP figure is 5.5 L/100 km. UK and French NEDC listings show 4.9 and 5.7 L/100 km respectively.
What power range does the Koleos cover?
EU versions span 96 kW (131 PS) to 195 kW (265 PS).
Which markets have Koleos figures?
EU registration, UK VCA and French ADEME figures cover different periods.

