David Berthon's Motor TorqueOf the French car imports Renault is by far the most successful - its alliance with Japanese carmaker Nissan a real bonus. The arrival of the second generation Renault Koleos SUV this weekis a reflection of this . Very much a French design but built in South Korea it has very goodbuild quality. Renault Australia is now consistently selling over 10,000 units annually, has 56dealers nationally and the new Koleos and the new Megane range to follow in a few monthswill no doubt drive further growth. The 2.5-litre four-cylinder Koleos’s I drove this week outthe back of Coffs Harbour were consistent, well built, quiet and economical – the unsealedsections of road were a long way from where most will spend their time but they handled theconditions with ease. Three models, the 4 x 2 Life, the 4 x 2 and 4 x 4 Zen and the 4 x 4 onlyIntens – prices running from a sharp 29,990 to $43,490. Importantly, these new Renault SUV’sreflect the impressive value in many cars and SUV’ s today – the Koleos’s have a huge amountof features – all models have a rear view camera and rear parking sensors, dual climatecontrol air, alloy wheels sensibly shod with 60-series tyres, daytime running lights, hill startassist automatic headlights and rain-sensing windscreen wipers, tyre pressure monitoring anda leather steering wheel. A five year /unlimited kilometre warranty adds peace of mind asdoes 299 annual fixed price service for the first 3 –years.I’m David BerthonRenault Koleos

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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