The SUV segment in India is becoming more challenging with every passing year, and Renault has decided to up the ante with a grand launch of Renault Grand Koleos 2025. This high-end SUV represents a departure for the French automaker and provides German-style luxury with next gen tech and more than 35 KMPL mileage.
Set to take on the popular Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster and Hyundai Tucson, the Grand Koleos combines luxury, performance, and state-of-the-art technology in a magical new package.
Renault Koleos has been reinvented as a bigger, better SUV in the form of the Grand Koleos. It’s premium by design, and looks premium inside and out, from the exterior right through to the AI-enhanced cabin and its hybrid powertrain and it feels it.
But the most desirable aspect of it has to be its pricing, which makes it an excellent value-for-money proposition in the full-size SUV space. Let us take a closer look to see what the 2025 Grand Koleos will bring.
Bold and Premium Exterior That Turns Heads
The Renault Grand Koleos 2025 concept boasts all the elegance and authority of a large off-road vehicle. At the front is a big, chrome-studded grille that melds neatly with sleek LED matrix headlights.
The DRLs make a futuristic looking “C” shape which makes the SUV stand out on the road. The chiseled bonnet, bold shoulder lines and striking wheel arches increases the visual weight of the SUV.
Seen from the side, the long proportions are dramatized by chrome-finished window lines and bold roof rails as well as 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. The back design is neat also, designed with the connected led light bar, integrated spoiler and a power tailgate.
The Grand Koleos is available in premium colours including Monocoat Beige, Amazon Red, Universal White, Metallic Black and Metallic Blue with sporty black interiors. All in all, the SUV has a look and feel that you might mistake for a German luxury car.
Interior Inspired by German Luxury Brands
Slip behind the wheel of the Renault Grand Koleos 2025 and within seconds you’re immersed in a world of quality finishes and technology inspired ambience. The dashboard is enveloped in a soft-touch leatherette with brushed aluminum inserts, creating a neat and elegant look.
At the center is a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, powered by AI and featuring in-car media, navigation, vehicle settings, as well as voice commands.
There’s plenty of space, even third-row passengers are likely to be comfortable, with second-row passengers being even more so, though that’s no surprise when you consider the Nappa leather luxury, the ventilated and massaging seats for front-row riders, and the considerable leg- and headroom.
Ambient lights with 64 colors, as well as a panoramic sunroof and dual-zone climate control, contribute to the grand touring feel. Renault has also thrown in acoustic glass windows and additional insulation for almost silent on board experience.
The all-digital instrument cluster has various configurations including one for real-time navigation, trip stats and hybrid power flow. Throw in a 14-speaker premium Bose-tuned sound system and the Grand Koleos delivers a real German-class cabin experience.
Futuristic Technology Inside and Out
Renault has loaded the Grand Koleos 2025 with impressive techy stuff available on the market in its category. AI powered voice assistant works as bidden to make home control more human, ideal for adjusting rooms for mid night movie or late night call without even lifting the finger. The infotainment system comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, OTA updates and vehicle-to-home connectivity.
Distinguishing Equipment The optional Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition and Blind Spot Monitoring. The 360-degree camera system with 3D parking support helps to ease your way into tight parking spaces.
Renault has also implanted a new smart keyless entry, remote engine start, connected car tech and Geo-Fencing to locate the vehicle through an app on the smartphone. While these are details which have until now been the preserve of premium European brands, they’re now available in a more affordable package.
Next-Gen Hybrid Technology with 35 KMPL Mileage
The advanced hybrid engine is at the core of the Grand Koleos 2025; where a 1.6L turbo-petrol engine meets a high-performance electric motor. They put out a joint output of approximately 190 bhp and still offer a strong performance with an equally good fuel economy.
The vehicle provides EV-only mode for brief city sprints, hybrid mode for the most efficient fuel usage and a sport mode for those who desire performance while cruising the motorways. That transition is smooth, the result of Renault’s latest eCVT (electronic continuously variable transmission).
The key one here is the mileage instead which Renault has posted a figure of 35ish KMPL combined which for a car this size and grunt is stupendous. The battery pack charges on its own through regenerative braking and does not need a plug-in and it is well-suited for Indian driving conditions.
Smooth Driving and Superior Comfort
Although based on Renault’s CMF-D platform, the Grand Koleos improves rigidity, safety and ride comfort. With light steering, the SUV is easy to drive around in the city although on highways, it becomes a good two-three-point cruiser with the grip and suspension setting being excellent.
Front and rear (multi-link) suspension McPherson struts soaks up bumps and potholes as if they were not there. And even those long highway drives are a breeze, with the adaptive suspension that softens or stiffens depending on the landscape or your speed. The car also has many driving modes, namely Eco, Comfort, and Sport to match the individual driving style and preference.
Safety You Can Rely On
Safety on the Grand Koleos 2025 with Renault Safety is of primary importance to Renault and it does not bypass its need. The SUV gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, traction control, TPMS and a strong body structure for crash protection.
International Markets the production version has also received a maximum 5-star NCAP safety rating making it one of the safest SUV’s in its segment. Features such as child safety (ISOFIX mounts, rear door child locks) make family buyers feel assured on the destination.
A Price That Will Set Off a Chain of Surprises
Completely equipped with premium kit, hybrid tech, and of course futuristic design, the Grand Koleos 2025 has been introduced by Renault at a starting price of ₹29.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The range-topping fully-loaded trim should not cross the ₹35.50 lakh and will be a highly compelling alternative to the higher priced Toyota Fortuner, Volkswagen Tiguan and Jeep Meridian.
When you consider the design, technology and driving experience it delivers, the Grand Koleos 2025 looks, feels and drives like a car that should be worth twice as much and is presented as one of the cliassiest premium suvs in the market today.
Conclusion
The Renault Grand Koleos 2025 is more than an update, it’s a ballsy return to the big-time of premium SUVs. Its Germanesque luxury, smart hybrid powertrain, feature-rich interior and 35+ KMPL mileage is ample evidence that Renault have left no stone unturned in making it remarkable. This S.U.V. isn’t looking to follow the competition; it’s looking to jump ahead of it.
That’s whether you are a city executive seeking comfort and tech, family buyer that values space and safety or a hotshoe wanting performance with an eye on economy, Grand Koleos 2025 goes some to plug that hole. Slick, intelligent and very competitively priced, it might just be the SUV India didn’t know it needed until now.