Renault Koleos: Mk1 Facelift vs Mk2 2nd Facelift
Verdict
Mechanically, these Koleos generations are very close: both use a 2,488 cc petrol engine, CVT automatic and front-wheel drive, with identical 226 Nm. The Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift edges ahead where daily ownership shows, cutting rated fuel use from 9.6 to 8.1 L/100 km, trimming 0-100 km/h from 9.9 to 9.5 seconds and adding a much larger 542-litre boot. The Mk1 counters with a 65-litre tank and slightly wider, taller body, while road tax stays RM830.
Pick the Renault Koleos Mk1 Facelift if you want the lower RM178,888 entry point, the larger 65-litre fuel tank and do not need the newer car’s bigger boot.
Pick the Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift if you want the stronger on-paper package: 542 litres of boot space, 8.1 L/100 km fuel economy and a 5-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM178,888 for the Mk1 Facelift vs RM191,888 for the Mk2 2nd Facelift
- Output: 170 hp and 226 Nm vs 171 hp and 226 Nm
- Performance: 0-100 km/h in 9.9 s and 186 km/h top speed vs 9.5 s and 200 km/h
- Fuel economy and tank: 9.6 L/100 km and 65 L vs 8.1 L/100 km and 60 L
- Size: 4,520 x 1,855 x 1,695 mm vs 4,672 x 1,843 x 1,678 mm
- Boot space and wheelbase: 450 L and 2,690 mm vs 542 L and 2,705 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,888✓ | RM 191,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 170 hp | 171 hp✓ |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 s | 9.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 186 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,520 mm | 4,672 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,678 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L | 542 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 830 |
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.
Mk1 Facelift
- Lower list price at RM178,888
- Larger 65-litre fuel tank
- Slightly wider and taller body
- Slower 9.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 9.6 L/100 km fuel use
- Smaller 450-litre boot
Mk2 2nd Facelift
- Much larger 542-litre boot
- Lower 8.1 L/100 km fuel economy
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Costs RM13,000 more
- Smaller 60-litre fuel tank
- Slightly narrower and lower than the Mk1
Mk1 Facelift vs Mk2 2nd Facelift FAQ
Is the Renault Koleos Mk1 Facelift or Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift better?
The Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift is better on paper for most buyers. It is quicker, faster, more economical, has a bigger boot and gets a longer warranty, while keeping the same 2,488 cc petrol/CVT/front-drive layout and RM830 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Koleos Mk1 Facelift is RM178,888 and the Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift is RM191,888, so the newer car costs RM13,000 more.
Do they use the same engine and drivetrain?
Yes. Both have a 2,488 cc petrol engine, CVT automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Torque is identical at 226 Nm; the Mk2 has 171 hp against the Mk1’s 170 hp.