Renault Koleos

Renault unveils its first SUV called the Koleos. Equally comfortable on the asphalt road that off, this crossover is the result of the alliance of Renault and Nissan. Inviting vehicle travel, the Koleos can of course be equipped with an audio system or multimedia system, depending on version. In the field of sound, Renault been unfaithful to his regular supplier.

The Koleos has a subwoofer!

Typically, all Renault upscale we have tested or seen, were equipped with Cabasse sound system; French speaker whose reputation is second to none. But this time, turned to Renault for the Bose premium audio system.

To travel to music, the Koleos is equipped with a Bose setup 7 speakers plus a subwoofer. To the front, it has a woofer kit broke down the door and tweeter in the dashboard. Also note the presence of a central line, located above the screen information. The rear channels get a pair of coaxial. To power all the speakers, the system uses a digital amplifier.

The Bose audio system includes a center channel

Steering wheel controls, remote display in the center of the dashboard, car stereo with CD/MP3 player, 6 CD changer option, the source is a classic Renault. The unit, whose main unit is mounted below the center console has an auxiliary input to connect the headphone output of an MP3 player or iPod. The auxiliary jack is placed at the bottom of the center console, easily accessible to the driver. Damage cons, that Renault is not provided housing or a small empty bag at this point to put the player.

The control system of the browser is typically installed behind the gear lever, as on the Space

In standard or optional depending on the version, the Koleos can be equipped Carminat navigation, which we tested on the Space. The browser Carminat consists of a 7 inch screen in 16:9 format and a central unit with DVD-ROM. A European map DVD comes with the device. This system offers all the usual functions of navigation, including the TMC to navigate, taking into account the real-time traffic. The screen is not touchscreen, GPS is managed with a rotary dial, around which are distributed a few keys.

The color screen of the GPS can also display the data off road

Carminat the browser also includes a Bluetooth function for telephony. The 7-inch screen is placed at the top of the center console. It also allows to show signs of off road as the slope, the degree of tilt ... As for the video, especially for rear passengers, Renault does not indicate anything specific in his presentation of the Koleos. But this 4x4 having just come out, other options will appear probably in the future.