Renault Koleos: Mk2 vs Mk2 2nd Facelift
Verdict
At RM172,800 versus RM191,888, the Renault Koleos Mk2 and Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift are closer mechanically than the facelift badge suggests. Both are C-segment, five-seat, CBU petrol SUVs with a 2,488 cc engine, CVT, front-wheel drive, 226 Nm, 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time, 200 km/h top speed and 8.1 L/100 km fuel use. The newer car has 171 hp against 169 hp, but the older one has a slightly larger 550-litre boot versus 542 litres. For Malaysia, this is mainly a price-and-condition call.
Pick the Renault Koleos Mk2 if you want the same core 2.5-litre FWD CVT package, the same performance figures and a slightly larger boot for less money.
Pick the Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift if you specifically want the facelift and accept that the spec sheet shows only a 2 hp power gain.
Key differences
- Price: RM172,800 vs RM191,888
- Power: 169 hp vs 171 hp
- Torque: 226 Nm vs 226 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds vs 9.5 seconds
- Boot space: 550 litres vs 542 litres
- Fuel economy: 8.1 L/100 km vs 8.1 L/100 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 172,800✓ | 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 | 169 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 | 550 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
- Lower RM172,800 price
- Larger 550-litre boot
- Same 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 169 hp is 2 hp down
- No listed auto emergency braking
- Same RM830 yearly road tax as the facelift
Mk2 2nd Facelift
- Slightly higher 171 hp output
- Same 226 Nm torque and CVT
- Same six airbags and 5-year warranty
- Higher RM191,888 price
- Smaller 542-litre boot
- No listed auto emergency braking
Mk2 vs Mk2 2nd Facelift FAQ
Is the Renault Koleos Mk2 or Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift better?
The Renault Koleos Mk2 is the better buy on numbers. It matches the facelift for torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel economy, airbags and warranty, while costing less and carrying a slightly larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Koleos Mk2 2nd Facelift costs RM19,088 more than the Renault Koleos Mk2. On the spec sheet, that mainly buys 2 hp more, not better acceleration, economy or safety kit.
Are the engines and running costs different?
Barely. Both use a 2,488 cc petrol engine, CVT automatic and front-wheel drive, with 226 Nm, 8.1 L/100 km fuel use, a 60-litre tank and RM830 yearly road tax.