Verdict
At RM182,800, the Zeekr 7X costs RM9,088 less than the RM191,888 Renault Koleos yet brings a 416 hp, 440 Nm rear motor, 75 kWh battery and 480 km EV range. Its 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.5 seconds ahead of the Koleos’ 9.5 seconds, and its RM615 annual road tax undercuts the Renault’s RM830. The Koleos remains the simpler petrol choice, with a 60-litre tank, 542-litre boot and full-size spare, but its 171 hp 2.5-litre engine and passive cruise control look dated beside the Zeekr’s hardware.
Pick the Renault Koleos if you want petrol refuelling, a full-size spare tyre and the marginally larger 542-litre boot.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you can charge an EV and want lower purchase price, 480 km range, much stronger performance and far more driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Koleos RM191,888; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Performance: Koleos 171 hp, 226 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds; 7X 416 hp, 440 Nm and 6.0 seconds.
- Energy: Koleos has a 60-litre petrol tank and rates 8.1 L/100 km; 7X has a 75 kWh battery and 480 km range.
- Charging: Koleos has no charging provision; 7X supports 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC charging.
- Wheelbase: Koleos 2,705 mm; 7X 2,900 mm.
- Boot space: Koleos 542 litres; 7X 539 litres.
Koleos
- 542-litre boot and full-size spare tyre.
- 60-litre petrol tank with 8.1 L/100 km rated economy.
- Front foglamps and 18-inch wheels with taller 225/60R18 tyres.
- Costs RM9,088 more despite 171 hp and a 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 416 hp and 6.0 seconds.
- No blind-spot system, autonomous braking, collision warning or steering-correction lane assistance.
- Passive cruise control and an 8.7-inch, eight-speaker audio system trail the Zeekr’s adaptive cruise and 16-inch, 21-speaker setup.
7X
- 416 hp, 440 Nm rear motor and 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 75 kWh battery, 480 km range, 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC charging.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, adaptive cruise, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- 539-litre boot is 3 litres smaller than the Koleos’ 542 litres.
- Tyre repair kit replaces the Koleos’ full-size spare tyre.
- At 1,930 mm wide, it is 87 mm wider than the 1,843 mm Koleos.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM191,888 | RM182,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM615✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 171 hp | — |
| Torque | 226 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 416 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | X-Tronic CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.1 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,672 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,678 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,540 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 542 litres✓ | 539 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Nexen N Priz RH7 | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with one-touch operation | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (5 colours) | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.7" R-LINK 2 Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 3D sound by Arkamys, 8 speakers | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
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Koleos vs 7X FAQ
Is the Renault Koleos or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is the stronger choice on price, performance, road tax, active safety and cabin technology. Choose the Renault Koleos instead if petrol refuelling and a full-size spare tyre matter more than EV charging and a 480 km quoted range.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X is RM9,088 cheaper: RM182,800 against RM191,888 for the Renault Koleos.
Which one is faster and cheaper to tax?
The Zeekr 7X reaches 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and has RM615 annual road tax. The Renault Koleos takes 9.5 seconds and costs RM830 a year in road tax.