Renault Koleos is the tenth Renault model to obtain the maximum score of five stars in EuroNCAP crash tests.

The French car maker says the Koleos is a versatile 4x4 crossover that brings occupants the same peace of mind in the city, on the open road and motorway, and off road, notably through its Alliance-developed four-wheel-drive system.

The system boosts active safety by correcting any loss in grip, redistributing torque between the front and rear axles ahead of electronic stability control activation.

Renault says its approach for all its vehicles is based on real-life safety. The brand focuses on developing the most efficient technologies to “prevent, correct and protect”, as well as on raising the awareness of road users.

The Koleos is one of only four models out of 17 tested in the small off-road 4x4 category to achieve the maximum five-star EuroNCAP rating.

In terms of passive safety, its body structure features front and rear programmed crumple zones, six airbags (of which two are front airbags), seatbelts with force limiters in both front and rear side seats and front-seat pretensioners, along with Isofix anchor points for attaching child seats in the outer rear seats.

On the active safety front, Renault Koleos has a stiff chassis and, to assist drivers in emergency braking, anti-lock braking with electronic brakeforce distribution and emergency brake assist (EBA) fitted as standard.

The Koleos’ four-wheel-drive system also makes a significant contribution to active safety by correcting any loss in grip.