"Where Can You Take a Break from the Everyday?"... Renault Korea Launches 2026 Grand Koleos for First Anniversary

▲R: Arcade Game
▲R·beat Karaoke Service
▲Panoramic Sunroof
Major Customer-Preferred Features Added
8-Speed Automatic Transmission for Enhanced Driving Satisfaction

Renault Korea, led by CEO Nicolas Paris, unveiled the 2026 Grand Koleos on September 10 to mark the first anniversary of the Grand Koleos launch. This latest model incorporates new features based on customer preferences.

The 2026 Grand Koleos stands out for its new infotainment functions, newly added interior and exterior colors, and a panoramic sunroof. It also introduces a special edition with an outdoor sensibility, the "Escapade."

The most notable feature of the 2026 model is its active reflection of customer requirements. The user interface (UI) has been improved by adding a climate control widget to the openR panoramic screen home, and the infotainment functions have also been enhanced.

Grand Koleos Escapade Roof Box Version.

Passengers in the 2026 Grand Koleos can enjoy the newly added "R: Arcade Game" and the karaoke service "R·beat" through the openR panoramic screen that extends to the passenger seat. R: Arcade Game offers 20 popular casual games optimized for in-car play.

Depending on the game, a smartphone can be used as a gamepad. The game service is free for one year, after which customers can choose to pay for continued use. R: Arcade Game will also be available for installation in existing vehicles via future over-the-air software updates (FOTA). The karaoke service R·beat, which can be enjoyed with a wireless microphone available as an official accessory, is another new infotainment feature added to the 2026 Grand Koleos.

New interior and exterior colors have been added to broaden customer choices. The 2026 Grand Koleos Iconic and Esprit Alpine trims now offer a new matte exterior color, "Satin Universe White," and the Esprit Alpine trim features exclusive "Pure Gray Nappa Synthetic Leather Seats" for a brighter and more sophisticated interior. Additionally, the Esprit Alpine trim comes standard with a satin black Renault logo and model name.

The panoramic sunroof, which provides an exceptional sense of openness, is also available on the 2026 Grand Koleos. The sunroof uses a "top slider" mechanism that opens upward and is equipped with a wind deflector. Despite the sunroof, the Grand Koleos still boasts best-in-class headroom and legroom, ensuring a comfortable ride.

Arcade Game Installed on openR Panorama Screen

Another highlight is that the Grand Koleos gasoline turbo 4WD is now available in the Iconic trim, which is the most popular mid-range option among customers. Combining an 8-speed automatic transmission with BorgWarner's 6th-generation all-wheel-drive system, the Grand Koleos gasoline turbo 4WD offers six driving modes: Eco, Comfort, Sport, AI, Snow, and Off-road, enhancing driving satisfaction.

With the launch of the 2026 Grand Koleos, Renault Korea also introduced the special edition "Grand Koleos Escapade," emphasizing an outdoor image. "Escapade" is French for "a break from the everyday."

The Grand Koleos Escapade is available in two types: the "Sunroof Version," which comes standard with a panoramic sunroof, and the "Roof Box Version," which replaces the sunroof with an Escapade-exclusive roof box. Both types feature exclusive 20-inch dark-tinted Highland alloy wheels, a black body kit, black wheel arch moldings, and black side embellisher moldings.

The interior is equipped with quilted light brown leather seats and non-slip black rubber mats as standard, adding a sporty, outdoor-inspired feel. As a special edition, the Grand Koleos Escapade also comes standard with a "customizing plate" that displays a personalized message of the customer's choice, laser-engraved and attached inside the vehicle.

2026 Grand Koleos Panoramic Sunroof

Since customer deliveries began on September 9 last year, the Grand Koleos has reached its first anniversary, achieving cumulative sales of over 50,000 units, winning three "SUV of the Year" awards, and earning the highest score among SUVs to receive a 2024 KNAP Grade 1 rating. Based on the globally proven CMA platform, the Grand Koleos boasts the longest wheelbase in its class at 2,820mm, offering a spacious interior.

The body uses high-strength "Hot Press Forming (HPF)" parts for 18% of its structure, the highest in its class, and incorporates advanced materials such as "Giga Steel" with a strength of over 980MPa and advanced high-strength steel (AHSS), ensuring outstanding body safety. Up to 31 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and convenience features are also available, further enhancing driving safety.

For more details on the 2026 Grand Koleos, visit Renault Korea showrooms nationwide, the official website, or the Angel Center.

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