Remember Renault Samsung Motors? In March 2022, the Korean arm of the French brand dropped the name of the popular electronic marque and renamed it Renault Korea Motors.

Not long after, Chinese giant Geely acquired 34.02% of its shares to develop and assemble new vehicles for South Korean consumers and beyond. For this year’s Busan International Mobility Show, the French-Korean brand unveiled a new midsize SUV from this partnership.

Eagle-eyed enthusiasts might recognize the Renault Grand Koleos from some angles as its platform is based on the Geely Xingyue L (or Monjaro in other markets). Aside from most body panels, the French-Korean-Chinese SUV also acquired the same two powertrains as its cousin.

The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 208hp and 325Nm, and is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch (2WD) or eight-speed (4WD) automatic transmission.

Meanwhile, the E-Tech model carries a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with a 1.64kWh battery pack producing a combined 241hp output (with the help of a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission).

The Grand Koleos also shares its interior and dashboard with the Monjaro, particularly the eight- or 10-speaker noise-canceling system from Bose. The vehicle has the panoramic triple 12.3-inch displays for the digital cluster and the two infotainment screens on the center and the passenger side.

The E-Tech model is equipped with 31 advanced driver-assistance systems—which include evasive steering assist, front and rear emergency braking assist, lane-departure warning, and safe disembarkation alarm—and automatic parking thanks to its 360° cameras and sensors.

There will also be a limited-edition Grand Koleos that celebrates the French brand’s motorsport arm. The Esprit Alpine edition transforms the SUV with a two-tone paint job, special emblems, Alpine-themed seats, and a commemorative plaque for owning one of the 1,955 units.

The new Renault Grand Koleos will commence sales by fall 2024 as units roll out of the Busan plant. Do you prefer this geometrically French aesthetics over the original Geely vertical-slat look?