Renault Australia announces extended warranty and pricing adjustments for Koleos SUV and electric Megane E-Tech
As expected, the $10,000 EOFY price cut applied to the Renault Megane E-Tech has now been made permanent, giving it a new ongoing price of $54,990 before on-road costs.
The Megane E-Tech launched into Australia in February 2024 with a starting price of $64,990 – initially confirmed in August, 2023.
This adjustment makes the Megane E-Tech more competitive with the likes of Volvo’s new EX30 ($59,990), along with Hyundai’s $54,000 Kona EV (review).
Megane E-Tech key features
The Megane E-Tech is built on Renault’s CMF-EV platform and offers a driving range of up to 454 kilometres (WLTP).
- 20-inch Soren alloy wheels
- Full adaptive LED headlights with automatic high/low beam
- Grey upholstery from recycled materials
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 9-inch OpenR infotainment display (NOTE: Europe gets a taller 12.0-inch main display)
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Comprehensive safety features including active emergency braking with junction assist, adaptive cruise control with stop & go, and blind spot detection with emergency intervention
The single-spec Megane E-Tech EV60 is powered by one electric motor at the front, driving the front wheels only.
The motor produces 160kW and 299Nm, drawing energy from a 60kWh lithium-ion battery pack supplied by LG Chem. Renault and LG claim this is the slimmest battery pack on the market, at just 110mm tall.
The Megane E-Tech is sold with a standard 5-year / 100,000km warranty, and an 8-year / 160,000km battery warranty.
| 2024 Renault Megane E-Tech servicing schedule & pricing | |
|---|---|
| 12 months/30,000km: $230.04 | 48 months/120,000km: $519.62 |
| 24 months/60,000km: $292.91 | 60 months/150,000km: $230.04 |
| 36 months/90,000km: $316 | |
Renault Koleos gets permanent 7-year warranty
The 7-year unlimited kilometre warranty previously available as a special promotion on the ageing Renault Koleos has been made permanent.
The Koleos is currently priced from $37,500 in front-wheel-drive form, and $45,000 for a step up to all-wheel drive. (Prices exclude on-road costs.)
Based on the previous-generation Nissan X-Trail, the current second-generation Renault Koleos has been on the market since 2016. However, despite its age, a solid value offering sees the Koleos maintain a relative level of appeal, with 402 sales year-to-date (end of June figures).
Key specifications for the Renault Koleos include:
- Active Emergency Braking System (AEBS)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and parking sensors
- 3D Sound by Arkamys with eight speakers
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
- Dual zone climate control air conditioning
The Koleos also gets 5 years of roadside assistance, and 5-year capped price servicing, providing comprehensive coverage and peace of mind for owners.
Renault revealed a new-generation ‘Grand Koleos’ in June, built in and destined for the South Korean market.
Interestingly, and despite Renault’s close corporate and product alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi, the new model is built on the CMA platform of Chinese giant Geely – which holds a one-third stake in Renault Korea. This same architecture underpins the ageing Volvo XC40 and the Polestar 2.
Living up to its name, the 4780mm-long Grand Koleos rides on a wheelbase 115mm longer than the current Koleos, and is overall 108mm longer in the body.
So far, there’s been no word on whether this new model will come to Australia.
