Renault Korea's 'Grand Koleos' Makes Waves with Cutting-Edge Technology

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Renault Korea's new mid-size SUV 'New Renault Grand Koleos' is receiving great response in the market. The Grand Koleos, which began customer deliveries in September last year, surpassed 10,000 cumulative sales in just 44 business days, the shortest period among all new cars in Renault Korea's history.

The Grand Koleos embodies Renault's core value of being "a car for every day."

With its elegant and modern exterior design, it offers a spacious interior thanks to its class-leading 2,820mm wheelbase. The body features ultra-high-strength Hot Press Forming (HPF) components, applied at the highest rate in its class at 18%. The lineup consists of three trims: Techno, Iconic, and Esprit Alpine. Among these, the Esprit Alpine is the top trim, introduced to the domestic market for the first time.

In terms of safety, high-quality materials such as next-generation Giga Steel (over 980MPa) and Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) have been extensively used. All trims come standard with Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems for autonomous driving.

'New Renault Grand Koleos' driving (Provided by Renault Korea)

The 'QResque Code,' applied for the first time in a Renault Korea vehicle, further enhances driving safety. The QResque Code is a QR code that allows for quick access to vehicle information. In the event of an accident, it helps rescue teams quickly and safely extract occupants from the vehicle, reducing rescue time by up to 15 minutes.

The Grand Koleos E-Tech Hybrid delivers powerful performance with a class-leading system output of 245 horsepower. At the same time, it boasts top-class fuel efficiency with an official combined fuel economy of 15.7km/l (based on the Techno trim with 19-inch tires).

The Grand Koleos 2.0 Gasoline Turbo 2WD is equipped with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DCT) for robust power delivery. It offers a maximum output of 211 horsepower at 5,000rpm and a peak torque of 33.2kg·m at 2,000?4,500rpm. Based on this, it achieves a class-leading official combined fuel economy of 11.1km/l (with 19- or 20-inch tires).

'New Renault Grand Koleos Esprit Alpin' front row (Provided by Renault Korea)

For the first time among domestic models, the 'openR Panoramic Screen,' which extends to the passenger seat, allows users to access online video services (OTT), music streaming services, and web services. Real-time T Map navigation and the NUGU Auto voice recognition system are also standard features. In addition, Renault Korea provides unlimited 5G data for five years, which can be shared with various electronic devices in the vehicle via the hotspot function and Wi-Fi connectivity.