The 2017 Renault Koleos has a very mixed pedigree. It is a French-designed car sharing its platform and mechanicals with a Japanese SUV (Nissan X-Trail) built in South Korea by Renault-Samsung. Does this mean it has an identity crisis? Or has Renault bred a multicultural medium SUV masterpiece? The Koleos […]
Renault reviews
2017 Renault Megane GT-Line 1.2T review (video)
Despite the ongoing prevalance of SUVs and dual-cab pickup trucks/utes, one segment of passenger cars is holding steady and has replaced the large Aussie sedan to become the default segment for buyers. The C-segment small car category could be the most fiercely fought of them all, with over 15 different […]
Renault Koleos vs Mazda CX-5: 2WD SUV comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT If you’re in the market for a mid-size SUV, or even a mid-size wagon, here we present you with two options. It’s the very popular Mazda CX-5 versus the Euro newcomer, the suave-looking Renault Koleos. These two are neck and neck in terms of size, specifications, […]
Renault may stop making diesel cars by 2020 – report
Renault is planning on removing all diesel engines from its European lineup as soon as 2020, a report has revealed. This is set to be an attempt to meet tighter emission laws. Sources within Renault have told Reuters the costs involved with updating its diesel engines were discussed in a […]
Renault Clio R.S. 220 Trophy review (video)
The Renault Clio R.S. 220 Trophy has arrived on Australian shores, and Renault is billing it as the most hardcore Clio that money can buy. Only 220 examples are being shipped to Australia, and judging by the Clio R.S.’s success world-wide, they’ll soon be gone. The R.S. 220 is $10k […]
Renault Megane R.S. 275 Cup Premium review (video)
Renault is calling it a highly potent road warrior. Facts tell us it is one of the quickest front-wheel drive hot hatches on sale, as well as being the most powerful currently on the market. The Renault Megane R.S. 275 Cup Premium isn’t quite the most potent hot hatch the […]
2015 Renault Clio R.S. 200 Cup review (video)
It carries such a reputable nameplate, but can the 2015 Renault Clio R.S. 200 Cup still be the best compact driver’s hot hatch with such fierce rivals fighting for the lead? The Clio R.S., or Renault Sport, is one of the veterans of the compact hot hatch segment. It blends […]
2011 Renault Megane R.S. 250 Cup Trophee review
In Australia, we often miss out on some very cool European performance cars, however, one that’s been a regular here in Oz over the last 10 or so years has been the Renualt Megane, first with the Renault Megane RS Cup 225, now with the Renault Magane RS 250 Cup […]