So, who remembers the Renault Koleos? The worst-selling Renault in years.
After Nissan succesfully launched the Qashqai, Renault copied a Korean car.
This Samsung got a Renault badge. And that was it. It sold poorly.
It did work well in China though. Now, here's the Kadjar crossover.
Underneath, it's a 2nd gen Qashqai, which should bode well.
On the outside, it looks nice. Like the Captur, looks count in this class.
There's no accounting for tastes, but I like it.
There's 1 petrol engine, a 1.6 TCe with 130 PS. It's nice, like in the Mégane.
It's fairly small yet supple and relaxed. It's fine for even roads really.
For diesel, there's a 110 PS 1.5 and a 130 PS 1.6 - the former with auto or manual.
The manual 'box isn't great though. It's too loose and a bit vague.
Same for the steering, which is like using a computer. Not very dynamic.
It drives well-balanced though. It's nice and comfy, a proper traveller's car.
And then there's the space!
Good job. It looks well-balanced, too. A bit 'bigger' than the Qashqai too.
It should be roomier on the inside, too.
Luggage space is better, too: 472 liters against 430.
The rear seats can go down as well, which is practical.
But the name. Kad-jar. It's like Asian food. But no.
Kadjar comes from a man and his people in the 18th century, who lived in deserts.
Well, that brings us to the 4WD version of this car!
You want this car as a nice alrounder: comfy, good price, good looks.
This 4WD diesel won't appeal to everyone, but the model is bound to be a success.
More so than the Koleos, in any case!
+ Comfortable and spacious; Looks tough
- But senseless on the steering; Limited engines on offer