Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Renault Koleos Sends Shock Waves in the SUV Segment, Encounters Toyota Fortuner in India



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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