Renault, a pioneer of electric cars and a European market leader, has extended its SUV model range with the launch of the New Koleos in the Middle East region.

This brand-new addition to the product line-up will provide its Middle East customers with a wider and complete choice to fulfill even more their local expectations, said a statement from Renault.

New Koleos was unveiled at the last Beijing Motor Show and embodies Renault’s high-end vision for the markets where SUV sales are booming, it stated.

Speaking at the regional launch, Marwan Haidamous, the managing director for Middle East at Renault, said: "New Renault Koleos is the perfect flagship of our new brand identity. Built from the ground-up, it features a new design, a new platform, new dimensions, new positioning in the range and new technologies."

"The car combines the refinement of a large saloon car with the robust styling of an SUV. Style, comfort and advanced technology are all the hallmarks of a charismatic SUV," he noted.

According to him, New Koleos delivers all that is expected of a D-segment SUV: powerful, muscular exterior lines, four-wheel drive technology, all-terrain ability thanks to a ground clearance of 210mm, 15cm longer than the previous model, and 550 dm3 VDA boot (equivalent to 600 litres).

"Besides, this new add-on to the catalog highlights Renault’s know-how: a refined, comfortable interior with seats including technology and design amongst the very best in its category, class-leading cabin space, including 289mm of rear knee room, 8.7” touchscreen tablet with R-Link 2 multimedia and navigation system," stated Haidamous while speaking at the event held  held in Downtown Dubai.  

The new model delivers a blend of robust SUV codes as well as the refinement and features associated with large sedan cars, stated the official.

The Middle East debut comes ahead of its launch in European markets. In order to be even more in tune with the region requirements, a local product range has been specifically designed, he added.

With a very attractive opening price and equipment grades, New Koleos is available in six metallic body colours: Ultra Silver, Universal White, Metallic Grey, Metallic Black, Mineral Beige, Meissen Blue.-TradeArabia News Service