The French auto giant Renault, recently introduced its
premium sports utility vehicle much famed as Renault Koleos as part of the
company’s aim to be able to sell one lakh vehicles by the end of 2013 in the
Indian market. India is the second market after China where Renault plans to
launch the latest face-lifted edition of Koleos
Also, it is also expected that while doing a comparison
between Renault
Koleos versus Toyota Fortuner, there is a possibility that the choosing the
best might get tough for the buyers. As per the company sources, India is the key
strategic market and is considered to be one of the first set of countries
amongst the 40 countries where Renault plans to launch Koleos.Koleos is also internationally acclaimed to have been able
to offer defined steering feedback and exceptional stability. As far as Indian
market and its standards are concerned, the all new Renault Koleos is expected
to be made available in diesel variants along with three color choices of Black
Metallic, White Pearl and Ultra Silver
Performance-wise, Renault
Koleos will be made available in a four-wheeled drive option and will come equipped
with a 2.0L directly injected common rail plus turbo diesel engine that will
generate a peak power of 150 bhp along with a peak torque of 320 Nm when paired
with the six-speed automatic transmission.
Other than that, Koleos will be seen mounted on alloy wheels
and exhibiting silver finish door handles along with fully chrome surround
grille and front and rear skid plates. The premium SUV of Koleos will also
feature rear spoiler, silver plated roof rails and rain sensing wiper apart
from the rear glass and the LED integrated outside rear view mirrors
Renault Koleos will also be seen putting up a soft touch
dashboard on display along with front arm rest, storage box and cup holder. The
all-leather upholstery adds to the charm on the interiors along with the
incorporation of smart access card entry and rear parking proximity sensors.
Cruise control, rear sunblinds, speed limiter and an illuminated glove box are amongst
the other features that the interiors comprise in the all new Renault Koleos.
On the contrary, world’s second largest auto maker Toyota
has ensured that the latest edition of its Toyota Fortuner Five-Speed automatic
transmission model does not get surpassed when the comparison is continued between
Renault Koleos versus Toyota Fortuner.Toyota Motors recently introduced the five-speed automatic
transmission model of its bestselling SUVs that is the popularly known as Fortuner.
The 2013 version of Fortuner looks like a huge and sturdy SUV to the bits when
combined with the well-developed design.
The remodeled chrome on the front grille and undoubtedly its
high ground clearance serve as the highlights of Toyota
Fortuner 5-Speed AT on the exteriors. Also, the recent Fortuner flaunts the
flared wheel arches, roof rails, hood scoop and the well built dynamics with
much pride as it measures bigger than the acclaimed SUV of Prado that costs
almost twice the price of Toyota Fortuner.
Apart from the previously stated features, the 2013 version of
the Fortuner exhibits two-toned dashboard along with enough storage and cabin
space. The giant SUV comes equipped with reverse parking camera and a double
DIN audio system along with Bluetooth connectivity on the interiors. Furthermore,
car buyers can also enjoy other features like that of cruise control,
electrically adjustable driver’s seat and HID headlights
As far as the steering wheel of this new Fortuner is
concerned, it has been inspired from the existing model of Toyota Camry. Also,
2013 version of Toyota Fortuner will exhibit a 3.0L diesel powered engine that will
generate a peak power of 171 bhp and a peak power of 343 Nm when paired to the
five-speed automatic transmission.Renault
Koleos versus Toyota Fortuner will indeed be an interesting competition in
the Indian market that the Indian car buyers will ever get to witness in the
SUV Segment.
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