One of the most long-awaited and expected new products of recent months in the automotive world has become a sedan such as the Renault Talisman. And no wonder. After all, this is a business class car, which the French intrigued the company in the summer of last, 2015. So, what is this model like?
Interesting Facts
So, Renault Talisman is designed on the platform of the so-called modular type CMF. It was developed relatively recently. However, some cars have already been built on it. These are Renault Espace, Renault Kadjar, Nissan X-Trail and Nissan Qashqai. Now, the long-awaited novelty has joined this rather big list.
The idea of the leadership of the French concern is the idea of making this sedan the brand's face in such a popular segment today as D. Indeed, business sedans have gained immense popularity, so the company's desire to succeed in this industry can be understood. Previously, Renault was represented in this segment by another model known as the Renault Laguna, but now it will be replaced by a new one. And many professional critics are sure that the replacement is worthy.
Exterior
Appearance Renault Talisman - this is perhaps one of the most talked about topics that relate to this model. Designers worked on it for a long time and productively. As a result, the appearance of the novelty successfully demonstrates the corporate design of those models of the concern that are coming out today. Specialists decided to give the car elegance by resorting to various kinds of stampings and horizontal ribs. These elements successfully emphasize and highlight all surfaces and facets of the body.
Renault Talisman turned out to be quite muscular and powerful-looking car, which is an unusual solution for the French concern. But this is the peculiarity of the model. Everyone is used to the fact that French cars look elegant, sophisticated and even elegant. New from “Renault” destroys stereotypes.
It is impossible not to notice the bulging hood, streamlined trunk lid, doors and front fenders. The design of the front is also striking. Headlights of the head light, the filling of which are the LEDs, look attractive. Sophistication adds a chrome radiator grille. And in the front powerful bumper boomerangs of LED running lights and foglights were successfully integrated.
Details
About the appearance of the car Renault Talisman, a photo of which is presented in the review, you can talk for a long time. As a matter of fact, the design of the model is the main highlight of the car. In profile, the car looks like a typical muscle car. Powerful stampings are visible above the wheel arches, and the large side doorways emphasize the special character of the image. The roof, by the way, also looks unusual. It has a domed shape and visually rests on very thin and neat racks.
Behind the sedan, it was decided to decorate with thin and long LED strips, which act as side lights. Their highlight lies in the visual 3D effect.
By the way, about the dimensions. Renault Talisman is not a small sedan. Its length is almost five meters (to be more precise, then 4850 mm). The wheelbase is also quite large - 2810 mm. The vehicle is 1870 mm wide and 1460 mm high.
Interior
Now a few words worth mentioning about the interior of this model. Experts also worked hard on it. The interior is made in an elegant style - everything looks expensive and beautiful, with no frills. Inside can comfortably accommodate 5 people. During the decoration process, only high-quality materials were used. All elements of the interiors are fitted and assembled perfectly - you can immediately see the signature French quality.
Still pleasing is the abundance of various equipment that the Renault Talisman boasts. The station wagon, like the sedan, is of high quality and worthy characteristics. The list of optional equipment is rich - it can not be listed on one sheet. But the most important thing is that the interior of the car was made as convenient and comfortable as possible. Ergonomic seats, a functional dashboard, a steering wheel that fits comfortably in the hand, and a pleasant and cozy atmosphere inside the cabin are pleasing. In general, the car is very spacious - even if five people get in there, there will still be enough space left.
Practicality
This business sedan is not only beautiful, but also practical. Luggage capacity is pleasing - the volume is as much as 608 liters. Of course, this is not a car in which it will turn out to transport a refrigerator or a bed to a new house, but on a trip or on a long trip it will turn out to take several large suitcases and bags.
And the experts turned out to be very prudent, so the novelty also has a lot of places to store various small items. The total volume of such containers is 25 liters. Glove compartments, boxes, pockets, drawers under the seats - in the cabin there is where to put any small things.
Power indicators
What else can you tell about the new Renault Talisman? Characteristics - this is an important topic that should be noted attention. The range of power units is quite extensive - there are two gasoline engines and three diesel engines. It’s worth starting from the first. So, both gasoline engines have a volume of 1.6 liters and generate power of 150 and 200 horsepower, respectively. Each of the engines runs a 7-speed dual-clutch robot.
The power range of diesel units is as follows: 110, 130 and 160 liters. from. respectively. The volume does not differ much - one and a half liters, and the other two - 1.6. The first two engines are aggregated with a 6-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission, but the top version (160 hp) boasts a 6-band automatic, known as 6 EDC.
And finally about the price. They say that in Europe the novelty is available from 28 thousand euros. As for Russia ... So far, the Renault Talisman business sedan has not even appeared in sales in our country, so there’s nothing to say about the price. It remains only to wait for the news.