How much is a 2018 Renault KoleosDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 Renault KoleosDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €19,473, based on 6 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 Renault Koleos depreciate per year?

A Renault Koleos loses roughly 12.0% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Renault Koleos from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Renault KoleosDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Renault KoleosDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Renault Koleos2018

Diesel · 2.0L

22 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

No all listings currently available

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Updated 13h ago · all · Low confidence

Median listing price

€19,472.5

private sale ~€18,507 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€12,223 – €14,842

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

193k km

typical 168k km

Days listed

22d

avg on market · demand 77/100

AI Market Summary

Roomy SUV with practical interior and good boot space; diesel engines typically deliver strong torque and fuel economy on mixed Irish driving.
Fairly priced for the segment at median €15,948, but reliability score of 3/10 is a serious red flag — do not ignore warranty coverage.
DPF blocking is common in urban stop-start driving; EDC gearbox hesitation and judder reported frequently; EGR cooler failure can cause expensive overheating repairs. Budget for potential gearbox diagnostics.
Before purchase, request full service history and have an independent mechanic inspect DPF condition and gearbox behaviour during a test drive, especially under acceleration.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

188 bhp

Torque

380 Nm

280 lb·ft

0–62 mph

10.1s

123 mph top

Engine

2.0L

2000 cc

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

41.5 mpg

6.8 L/100km

CO₂

150 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

60L

Dimensions

Length

4.67m

4672 mm

Width

2.06m

Height

1.68m

Kerb weight

1,780 kg

2,309 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Insurance

Group 23E

Warranty

5 years

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Renault Koleos 2018

Reliability

3/5

The 2018 Renault Koleos diesel is a capable mid-size SUV but has a mixed reliability record, particularly with the dCi diesel engine and automatic gearbox. Ownership can be problematic due to emissions system failures and transmission hesitation, though servicing is relatively affordable. Parts availability in Ireland is reasonable, but expect higher-than-average repair costs for dCi-specific issues.

Known issues

DPF (diesel particulate filter) regeneration faults and blocking, particularly in low-mileage urban driving
EDC (electronic diesel control) gearbox hesitation, judder, and loss of power on acceleration
EGR cooler failure causing overheating and engine management faults
Injector problems leading to rough idle, starting issues, and increased fuel consumption
Turbocharger bearing wear and oil starvation, resulting in loss of boost pressure
AdBlue system sensor faults triggering limp-mode and reduced performance

Good for

Spacious, practical interior with good boot space and versatile seating
Competent diesel fuel economy on motorway driving (40–45 mpg real-world)
Comfortable ride quality and easy power steering for everyday driving
Good ground clearance and moderate off-road capability for a mainstream SUV

Years to avoid: 2018, 2019

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls4 found

Transmission2018

EDC automatic gearbox hesitation and loss of drive during acceleration

Remedy: Gearbox software reprogram or replacement of mechatronic unit

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Brakes2018

Brake fluid leakage from master cylinder due to corrosion

Remedy: Replacement of brake master cylinder

R/2018/043

Emissions System2018

DPF regeneration issues causing particulate filter blockage and engine damage

Remedy: Software update and DPF cleaning or replacement

R/2018/162

Engine2017

Risk of engine stall due to fuel pump impeller degradation in dCi engines

Remedy: Replacement of fuel pump assembly

R/2017/345

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

ROI + NI · by value score

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