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Renault Korea's Grand Koleos SUV set to arrive soon
A front view of Renault Korea's Grand Koleos SUV / Courtesy of Renault Korea
By Jhoo Dong-chan
Renault Korea will begin delivering the Grand Koleos SUV to Korean consumers next month, it said Thursday.
According to the French automaker's Korean unit, the highly anticipated SUV will be available in three trims: Techno, Iconic and Esprit Alpine. The Grand Koleos Esprit Alpine hybrid SUV will be the first to reach consumers, starting in early September.
"The entry-level Techno and Iconic trims are soon to be delivered as well," a Renault Korea official said.
The French carmaker's new flagship SUV debuted at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show earlier this year. It said in a press release that the car was well received by car enthusiasts who visited the biannual auto event.
Featuring various eye-catching in-vehicle gadgets such as a head-up display, even for the entry-level Techno trim as a basic option, the five-seater SUV is also qualified for Level 2 automated driving.
According to the Society of Automotive Engineers, driver assistance technology is categorized into six levels, ranging from zero to five. Level 2 refers to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that assist steering, acceleration and deceleration while the driver remains responsible for monitoring the driving environment.
Both Tesla's Autopilot and GM's Cadillac Super Cruise systems are classified as Level 2 ADAS.
The officials added that the Grand Koleos SUV's ADAS also delivers a differentiated driving experience with features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping and changing assist mode. It also helps drivers in various parking situations, such as parallel, perpendicular and angle parking, with its 540-degree bird-eye view camera.
The Grand Koleos' infotainment system is powered by the openR Panorama Screen, consisting of three different screens, which allows the front seat passenger to view various streaming services, including Disney+, Watcha, Apple TV and Tving, separate from the driver's display.
With Renault Korea's partnership with Naver, passengers can access various social platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram via Naver Whale, a freeware web browser.
The T-Map navigation system is also installed and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Bose audio system allows the active noise-canceling function, utilizing its three different microphones to detect the vehicle's engine noise. The Bose speakers then deliver counter-sound waves to offset the noise.
The D-segment SUV is 478 centimeters long, 188 centimeters tall and 168 centimeters wide with an extended wheelbase of 282 centimeters. It has up to 2,034 liters of trunk space when the rear seats are folded down.
Manufactured in Busan and built on Chinese auto giant Geely's Compact Modular Architecture platform, the Grand Koleus can deliver up to 245 horsepower from its hybrid system combining a 1.64-kilowatt battery and a 1.5-liter turbo engine with a multi-mode transmission.