The Initiale treatment really suits the new Koleos, probably better than any other current Renault
Renault’s new Koleos is thankfully very different to its predecessor: it’s like a well-dressed Caesar salad alongside a week-old mix of light mayo, lettuce and diced chicken nuggets. It already looks quite upmarket, so the new Initiale version is a very fitting development for the model.
Just unveiled at the Paris motor show, the Koleos Initiale is a fitting capstone for the model’s hierarchy of trims.
It brings a full Nappa leather interior to the premium wannabe SUV segment, unique dash and door panel trims, a leather-trimmed instrument binnacle with top stitching, a plethora of active and passive driving aids, and full-LED headlights as standard.
On the outisde, the top-of-the-line Koleos isn’t so obviously different: aside from Initiale badging and a slightly different front grille, it looks the same as any other. Oh, and the rims are unique to the model, as well.
Renault promises excellent attention to detail inside and a premium-like experience for Initiale buyers: a dedicated call center, vehicle collection and return services, courtesy cars for when it’s being serviced and so on.