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Renault Korea ‘Gran Koleos’
Sales quadrupled
Domestic demand and exports are on the rise

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Renault Korea, which unveiled the Grand Koleos for the first time in the world at the Busan Mobility Show 2024 held in June, received an explosive response. The Grand Koleos has attracted more interest from consumers with its unique and sophisticated design, spacious and stable interior space as it is an SUV, and excellent performance and specifications.

Gran Koleos had an immediate impact on sales upon launch. Renault Korea recorded notable growth during October. According to Renault Korea, it is said to have sold 6,395 units in the domestic market, an increase of 340.7% compared to the same month last year. Sales, including exports, are said to have reached 12,456 units, an increase of 116.8% over the previous year.

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Reasons for increase in Renault Korea sales
5,385 units of Grand Koleos were sold

Of course, many other vehicles also contributed to sales, but the one that played the biggest role was the Grand Koleos. As many as 5,385 units of the Grand Koleos were sold as a single model. This accounts for 80% of the domestic market, which is evidence of a great response from consumers.

Hybrids of any car model are popular, but the popularity of the Gran Coleos Hybrid is particularly explosive. The Grand Coleos Hybrid sold 5,296 units, while the current model, the Arcana Hybrid, sold 172 units. Of course, since the Grand Koleos was recently released, we will have to watch its sales trends in the future.

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Intense yet sophisticated design
Extensive use of premium materials

Why was the Grand Koleos able to capture the hearts of consumers so much? Let’s look at the design first. The front grill of the Grand Koleos has a signature pattern resembling the Rojangju emblem in the same color as the car’s body. This gives the car an even stronger personality.

A unique beltline was applied to the side of the vehicle, and a strong impression was created with a long wheelbase, short overhangs, and 20-inch wheels. Renault Korea’s careful consideration of the environment also attracts attention. The interior of each trim of the Grand Koleos uses sophisticated premium materials such as artificial Nappa leather, suede and Alcantara.

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Equipped with state-of-the-art driving assistance functions
A smart car with the best fuel efficiency

In addition, the Grand Koleos has up to 31 advanced driving assistance functions, making it a smart vehicle fit for today’s era. What attracts the most attention is ‘Active Driver Assistance’. Active Driver Assist is a level 2 autonomous driving assistance technology. This is fitted as standard on all trims.

The Gran Koleos gasoline model is a 2.0L turbo direct injection engine with a maximum output of 211 horsepower and a maximum torque of 33.1Kgm. In addition, the E-Tech Grand Koleos hybrid model has 245 horsepower, the highest in its class. Thanks to a dual motor system of a 100kW drive electric motor and a 60kW high voltage starter motor harmoniously combined with a 1.64kWh battery with the largest capacity in its class, driving in electric mode is possible for up to 75% of the total distance drive. in the city. Even in fast driving sections, it shows the best fuel efficiency compared to its class.

Meanwhile, the Grand Koleos began shipping in earnest at the end of last month. It is said that 89 units of the 2.0L turbo gasoline model have already been sold.

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