Used Renault Koleos for sale in Europe

About the Renault Koleos

The Renault Koleos is a five-door, five-seat crossover SUV from Renault. It is a mid-size car, sitting above the Kadjar in size. It has been built in two generations, both largely in South Korea or China, and shares much of its engineering with Nissan models.

It suits families and drivers who want a roomy cabin, a large boot and a relaxed motorway car. Front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions were sold. Choose according to how much you tow, how often you drive on poor surfaces and whether you want an automatic.

Listings include diesel and petrol cars, plus some LPG cars. Diesels were the usual choice in Europe, often with a manual gearbox or a CVT automatic. The petrol is a larger 2.5-litre engine. Equipment levels vary a lot between markets, so compare specifications rather than model years alone.

Generations

• First generation (2008-2016) — Built on a Nissan platform, it was offered with a 2.0-litre dCi diesel and a 2.5-litre petrol, with front or four-wheel drive.
• Second generation (2016-2024) — A larger and more upmarket car, with diesel engines including a 2.0-litre and later a 1.7-litre, and a 2.5-litre petrol, with a facelift around 2019.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings follow model year closely. The oldest first-generation cars from 2008 have a median asking price of €3,400, and 2012 cars sit at €6,000. There is then a gap in the listings before the second generation, where 2017 cars have a median of €14,500. Prices keep rising with each newer year, and 2023 cars reach a median of €26,000. Within one year, trim, drive type, engine and mileage move prices up or down. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Renault Koleos

Ask for a full service history and compare the mileage with the wear on the seats, pedals and steering wheel. Do a cold start and a test drive that includes motorway speed, slow manoeuvres and a few hard stops.

• Particulate filter and EGR · Diesel engines

  Diesels used mostly for short trips can suffer from a clogged particulate filter or EGR valve. Check for warning lights, ask about forced regenerations or cleaning, and look for rough running or excess smoke on a cold start and under load.

• Injectors and turbocharger · Diesel engines

  Hesitation, uneven idle, hard starting or a whistling turbo can point to injector or turbo wear. Ask what fuel and oil the car has had, and whether oil changes followed the intervals in the handbook.

• Automatic gearbox behaviour · CVT automatic

  On cars with a CVT, feel for judder, slipping or whining when pulling away and under steady load. Ask whether the gearbox fluid has been changed, and when. A missing record is a reason to ask more questions.

• Drivetrain and differential · Four-wheel drive

  On four-wheel drive cars, listen for clunks, whine or vibration when turning at low speed or accelerating. Ask whether the rear differential and transfer unit oil have been serviced, and check tyres for uneven wear.

• Infotainment and electronics · Second generation

  Test the touchscreen, navigation, parking sensors, cameras, electric seats and driver aids. Look for frozen screens, error messages and slow response. Ask whether software updates have been carried out by a dealer.

• LPG conversion quality · LPG cars

  Check who fitted the LPG system, whether the paperwork and servicing records are complete, and whether it runs smoothly on both fuels. Look for leaks, tank condition and signs of engine wear, since a poor installation can cause problems.

• Body, underside and tyres

  Look for uneven panel gaps, paint mismatch and repairs. Check the sills, wheel arches and underbody for corrosion and damage from poor surfaces, particularly on older cars. Uneven tyre wear can point to alignment or suspension faults.

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