2021 Renault Koleos facelift now in Malaysia: three variants from RM182k

By daryl, 14 April 2021

TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has rolled out yet another update for the Renault Koleos. And there seems to be some genuine desire to disrupt the Japanese-dominated SUV market here, with the French marque's flagship SUV being offered in three trim lines this time around. There's the base Koleos starting at RM181,886, the Koleos Signature at RM201,087 and the range-topping Koleos Signature Plus which goes for RM206,887

All 2021 Renault Koleos variants are powered by a familiar 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol mill good for 171PS and 226Nm of twist. This output goes exclusively to the front wheels via the brand's 'X-Tronic' CVT, so it's largely the same architecture as what you'd get in its close cousin, the Nissan X-Trail 2.5L, just minus the AWD. 

For the 2021 model year, the Koleos has been updated with 'PureVision' full LED lighting that don't just look good, but offer a 10 percent improvement in energy efficiency over the pre-facelift. Apart from these new clusters, there are new wheel designs - 18 inches for the base model and 19 for the Signature and Signature Plus - as well as an electronic panoramic sunroof for the two pricier variants. Bumper spoilers and side steps are reserved exclusively for the range-topping Signature plus. 

Inside, all variants are leather upholstered, with the base Koleos getting a black-themed cabin with dark wood trim while the Signature and Signature Plus get a more vibrant 'Sand Grey' nappa leather interior with natural grain grey wood trim. The latter two also get ventilated front seats, with the driver's throne tricked out to offer massages and memory function. Renault's R-Link2 infotainment, which is hooked up to an eight-speaker Arkamys audio system plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, is standard across the range. A DVR is provided just for the Signature Plus. 

All prices mentioned earlier are inclusive of the ongoing SST waiver, so they'll only be accurate up till 30 June 2021; expect a slight hike past that date. Alternatively, those who do not want to commit to purchase the Koleos outright can get their hands on one via one of TCEC's Renault Subscription plans which start from RM2,599 monthly for a three-year contract for the base model.