This is the all-new Renault Koleos, a name you might remember from when the French carmaker tried its hand at SUVs before they became truly fashionable. That one was pulled from sale in the UK back in 2010 due to slow sales (and the fact it was a bit rubbish).New Renault Koleos majors on passenger space and isn’t a bad drive either It seems to be second-time lucky for the Koleos: with its smaller siblings – the Captur and Kadjar – both performing well, Renault hopes that this larger model further boost its fortunes.
Pros Passenger space, standard equipment, driving refinement
Cons Only offered as a five-seater, no auto for smaller engine
The Koleos is stylish and well equipped, but it’s not as spacious or as well made as some of its rivals.
Pros Well equipped Nicely finished inside Lots of safety kit
Cons Lumpy ride No seven-seat option Limited boot space
The exterior changes of this Renault Koleos 2020 with very subtle. Aesthetically there is not a big jump although this facelift will arrive with some changes, especially in the front with new Pure Vision LED headlights available throughout the range and a newly designed lower area of the bumpers and fog lights, an area that also changes slightly In the back. A series of touch-ups with which you want to offer a somewhat more elegant image and also offering the SUV's more off-road appearance . Updates in this exterior section are completed with a new Vintage Red metallic color and two-tone alloy wheels. The interior is also updated with improved softer feel materials , revised inserts and rear seats that receive a reclining backrest in two stages. The R-Link2 infotainment system has also been improved by adding integration with Apple CarPlay that can be accessed through 7 or 8.7-inch touchscreens . In the safety section, you receive a new automatic emergency braking system with pedestrian detection.
The 2020 Lexus UX 250h comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.Adds Android Auto and Google Assistant functionality.Reverse braking now included with blind-spot warning option.
Pros Fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain Improved performance over standard non-hybrid model Lots of standard and optional safety tech Maneuverable around town thanks to small dimensions
Cons Infotainment interface can be difficult to use Limited rear legroom Small rear cargo space with high liftover height
Lexus goes light on updates for the 2020 UX by only adding a couple new features. Its subscription-based Enform connected services now has a revised trial period. Likewise, a rear cross-traffic alert has been added to its blind-spot monitor.
Pros Enjoyable to drive, convincingly upscale interior, generous standard features.
Cons Unrefined engine noises, annoying infotainment touchpad, small cargo area.
The 2020 Lexus UX's #5 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Subcompact SUVs category. Currently the Lexus UX has a score of 7.6 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 23 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Terrific fuel economy Comfortable ride Good maneuverability
Cons Frustrating infotainment controls Lackluster engine Dull driving dynamics
