8 Renault Koleos Initiale Paris

Renault has added a new top-of-the-range Initiale Paris version to its new Koleos SUV range.

Priced at £36,700, it features heated and ventilated nappa leather seats, hands-free parking and a Bose audio system.

These features complement the already comprehensive specification available on the Signature model, which includes: a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, LED headlights, ambient lighting, heated and cooling front cup holders, keyless entry and automatic lights and wipers.

The portrait 8.7-inch touchscreen multimedia system includes satnav with TomTom traffic updates, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Advanced Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition with and Hill Start Assist have been applied across the Koleos line-up.

The Initiale Paris is exclusively fitted with a 2.0-litre diesel engine, producing 175PS, and a seven-speed automatic transmission with four-wheel drive.

Fuel economy is rated at 47.9mpg (NEDC) with CO2 emissions of 156g/km.

The five-seat Koleos features a spacious interior and a 458-litre boot.

We’ve just added a Renault Koleos to our long-term test fleet so read our first review in the January 11 issue.