Priced at Rs 22.99 lakh, Renault launches Koleos

Priced at Rs 22.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), Renault India on Thursday launched its SUV Koleos.  It is a five seated crossover SUV, which the company is planning to pitch against the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Honda CR-V and Hyundai's Santa Fe.

The SUV is the company's second vehicle in the Indian market after the sedan 'Fluence' , which was launched in May.

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"The new Koleos will make its world debut a few days from now at the Frankfurt Motor Show. We are highly optimistic about the product..." Renault India Managing Director Marc Nassif said.

The Koleos is powered by a 2 litre diesel engine and is available in four wheeled drive option with six speed automatic transmission.

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Renault is investing Rs 4,500 crore with its alliance partner Nissan in Chennai for a manufacturing plant that would have an installed capacity of four lakh units a year.

With PTI inputs