Top 6 Renault Koleos Accessories
Renault’s Koleos is a solid vehicle with solid family values, although it won’t win any awards at the styling salon. However, a few Renault-approved accessories can give this practical SUV the snap-crackle and pop that it’s excellent platform deserves.
The Renault Koleos is a rather understated SUV that is steadily finding favour with family motorists who need space and good engineering quality at an affordable price. The Koleos uses a 126 kW four-cylinder petrol engine that is naturally aspirated (non-turbo).
The engine provides good solid performance to go with a competent chassis, with refined ride quality. The CVT transmission fitted to all Koleos models won’t be to everyone’s tastes but performance is quite reasonable. It is available in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive form.
The Koleos is built in South Korea, which accounts for its lower-than expected list price – it sells for between R399 900 and R499 900 – and also its rather unremarkable, no-nonsense styling.
Given that the Koleos has more acumen than its styling hints at, we feel it is the ideal vehicle for a selection of life-style accessories to give it a bit more personality. Here we list our favourite extras available through Renault dealerships.
While it is possible to acquire aftermarket accessories through a number of sources, we tend to recommend going with official factory-approved accessories. These won’t affect your car’s warranty, when these items are installed by a Renault dealer.
Top 6 accessories for a Renault Koleos
1. Side Steps
Side steps can make some vehicles a little over-dressed. In the case of the Koleos we think these subtle side steps could add just the right amount of fizz to the Koleos. They are functional too, handy for stepping on when accessing items that you may have stored in a roof-mounted box, or on a rack. They can also protect the bodywork from small brushes with kerbs or rocks.
2. Sport Pack spoiler kit
The sport pack consists of a high quality front spoiler and rear spoiler combination. Finished in silver, it can be colour matched to your Koleos. The Sport Pack is ideal for giving your Koleos a subtle racier look.
3. Renault-approved tow bar
A good quality tow bar is essential for towing or transporting your equipment in complete safety – e.g. a bicycle rack, trailer, boat, caravan, or professional gear. The Renault stamp of approval brings peace of mind.
4. Bicycle rack
The Renault-approved bicycle rack fits securely on your tow bar. It’s great to be able to take your bikes with you when going for a Sunday outing or a holiday. The rack can be fitted to the tow bar easily and safely.
5. Roof box
The Renault-approved roof box is a great way of increasing the load volume on your Koleos. The roof box is made of high-quality plastic and finished in a smart glossy black. It is lockable, to protect your valuables inside.
6. Quick Fix roof rack
The innovative QuickFix system, with aluminium rack, is a natural solution to mounting your roof box. It is quick and easy to install without tools on the existing roof mountings. It is ideal for transporting a bicycle rack, ski rack, or roof box, increasing the versatility of your Koleos as a lifestyle vehicle. This official Renault equipment meets advanced safety requirements.
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