2012 Renault Koleos Facelift Inspires Gordini Rendering

Even though Renault’s revival of the Gordini badge has left a bitter taste to fans of the famous nameplate, the French carmaker’s decision to use the brand for upscale versions of its vehicles has proved to be successful with almost two-thirds of Twingo Renaultsport models sold in Europe and one third, in the case of Clio Renaultsport being Gordinis.

Recently, Renault also applied the Gordini treatment, which consists of bespoke styling cues and equipment upgrades, to a non-RenaultSport model, the Wind Roadster. This move inspired Carscoop reader reader L il-k Amaru to render a Gordini version of Renault’s most recent new model, the redesigned Koleos SUV.

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Renault Koleos SUV Refreshed for the 2012 Model Year

It’s only three years old, but it’s apparently time for the Renault Koleos compact SUV to receive its first facelift. The changes include an exterior makeover and new interior trim, plus noticeable CO2 and fuel consumption savings in the case of the crossover model’s range of diesel powerplants.

The first thing you’ll notice on the updated model is the brand new fascia, evidently inspired by the newly launched Latitude sedan, which like the Koleos, is the product of Renault Samsung Motors in Busan, South Korea.

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Renault Koleos Crossover Concept Video

A promotional, animated video from Renault featuring it's Koleos crossover Concept which was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The Koleos foreshadows the shape of Renault's future 4WD range and is due to be marketed in the first half of 2008. According to the people I talked to at the Renault stand, the Koleos Concept is based on the Nissan Qashqai platform. Like it's Japanese counterpart, the Koleos will be available in two-wheel or four-wheel drive mode thanks to an electronically controlled active coupler. The concept is powered by a 2.0 dCi engine with a 6speed gearbox.

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