Melbourne Motor Show: Renault Koleos Concept

The thing that I really like about shows like the Melbourne Motor Show is concept cars. I’ve never been a huge fan of Renault, but one concept that really did surprise me was the Koleos: if this is a sign of things to come, I might have to reevaluate my perspective. Designed as a crossover, the Koleos incorporates elements of a car that is due to be released later this year. It’s powered by a 4-cylinder 2.0 litre, 18-valve turbocharged diesel. It produces 130 kw (175 hp) and is controlled by a six-speed manual gearbox. The all wheel drive system rests on 19" custom alloys. Hopefully the vehicle that does hit the showrooms will contain a lot of what the Koleos represents; otherwise, it might just be another case of crossover blandness.