Renault Koleos: Mk2 Facelift vs Mk2 2nd Facelift
Verdict
The Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift costs RM191,888 against RM179,888 for the Renault Koleos Mk2 Facelift, so the newer car asks RM12,000 more. On these numbers, that extra spend does not buy more engine, speed, space or claimed economy: both use a 2,488 cc petrol engine with 171 hp and 226 Nm, a CVT, front-wheel drive, 9.5-second 0-100 km/h performance and 8.1 L/100 km fuel use. For a Malaysian buyer, this is a trim-and-age decision more than a mechanical one.
Pick the Renault Koleos Mk2 Facelift if you want the same 171 hp, 542-litre boot and RM830 road tax for RM12,000 less.
Pick the Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift if you want the newer version and accept that the key mechanical figures are unchanged.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Koleos Mk2 Facelift RM179,888; Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift RM191,888
- Engine: Renault Koleos Mk2 Facelift 2,488 cc petrol; Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift 2,488 cc petrol
- Power and torque: Renault Koleos Mk2 Facelift 171 hp/226 Nm; Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift 171 hp/226 Nm
- Performance: Renault Koleos Mk2 Facelift 0-100 km/h in 9.5 s, 200 km/h top speed; Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift 9.5 s, 200 km/h
- Boot space: Renault Koleos Mk2 Facelift 542 L; Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift 542 L
- Road tax: Renault Koleos Mk2 Facelift RM830/year; Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift RM830/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 179,888✓ | 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 | 171 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 | 9.5 s | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,672 mm | 4,672 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,678 mm | 1,678 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 542 L | 542 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 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.
Mk2 Facelift
- RM12,000 cheaper on list price
- Same 171 hp and 226 Nm output
- Same 542-litre boot and 2,705 mm wheelbase
- Outgoing version in this pairing
- No on-paper advantage in economy or performance
- Same six-airbag count, not more
Mk2 2nd Facelift
- Newer version in this pairing
- Same 8.1 L/100 km fuel economy figure
- Keeps the same 5-seat cabin and 542-litre boot
- Costs RM12,000 more
- No extra power, torque or acceleration on paper
- Same RM830 yearly road tax
Mk2 Facelift vs Mk2 2nd Facelift FAQ
Is the Renault Koleos Mk2 Facelift or Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift better?
The Renault Koleos Mk2 Facelift is better value on these figures. It costs RM12,000 less while matching the 2nd Facelift for engine size, output, performance, boot space, fuel economy and road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift costs RM191,888, while the Renault Koleos Mk2 Facelift costs RM179,888. The gap is RM12,000.
Do they have different engines or performance?
No. Both use a 2,488 cc petrol engine with 171 hp and 226 Nm, paired with a CVT and front-wheel drive. Both also do 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and have a 200 km/h top speed.