Renault Koleos vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Verdict
At RM191,888 against RM198,000, the Renault Koleos is the bigger, petrol choice: a C-segment SUV, 4,672 mm long, with a 542-litre boot and 200 km/h top speed. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is smaller but electric, with a 61.1 kWh battery, 426 km range, 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time, AEB and seven airbags. The Koleos is the family hauler; the Urban Cruiser is the lower-tax urban EV at RM120 road tax instead of RM830.
Pick the Renault Koleos if you want the larger C-segment SUV with a 542-litre boot, petrol refuelling and the higher 200 km/h top speed.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if you want electric drive, 426 km of range, quicker 8.7-second acceleration and listed AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Koleos RM191,888; Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000
- Segment: Renault Koleos C-segment; Toyota Urban Cruiser B-segment
- Powertrain: Renault Koleos 2,488 cc petrol; Toyota Urban Cruiser single electric motor
- 0-100 km/h: Renault Koleos 9.5 s; Toyota Urban Cruiser 8.7 s
- Boot space: Renault Koleos 542 L; Toyota Urban Cruiser 306 L
- Road tax: Renault Koleos RM830/year; Toyota Urban Cruiser RM120/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 191,888✓ | RM 198,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 171 hp | 172 hp✓ |
| Torque | 226 Nm | — |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 8.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 61.1 kWh |
| EV range | — | 426 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,672 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,678 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 542 L✓ | 306 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 120✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Koleos
- Bigger C-segment body
- 542-litre boot
- 200 km/h top speed
- No AEB listed
- Higher RM830 annual road tax
- Uses 8.1 L/100 km
Urban Cruiser
- 426 km EV range
- Quicker 8.7-second 0-100 km/h
- AEB and seven airbags listed
- Smaller 306-litre boot
- Lower 150 km/h top speed
- B-segment body
Koleos vs Urban Cruiser FAQ
Is the Renault Koleos or Toyota Urban Cruiser better?
The Renault Koleos is better for space, with a 542-litre boot and C-segment body. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is better if you want an EV, 426 km range, AEB, seven airbags and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser costs RM6,112 more than the Renault Koleos.
Which one has more space?
The Renault Koleos has more space on paper: it is 4,672 mm long and has a 542-litre boot, against the Toyota Urban Cruiser’s 4,285 mm length and 306-litre boot.