Renault launched the Talisman in sedan form
initially back in 2015, based on the same CMF-CD platform co-developed
alongside Nissan that’s also used by the Espace MPV. Unlike its predecessor the
Laguna, the Talisman doesn’t come as a 5-door hatchback. It also has a lower
center of gravity, and with a wheelbase measuring 2,810 mm and a
total length of 4,850 mm, it’s noticeably larger than the
latest-gen European VW Passat.
While these spy images aren’t particularly
revealing, we can still spot one or two visual changes. For example the
headlights – which appear to be considerably thinner and more protruding
compared to before. We can also expect new light graphics, both in front and at
the rear. Overall though, the aesthetic of the Talisman should remain the same.
The interior will
undoubtedly receive an updated infotainment system, and possibly some new
upholstery colors too. As for the engine range, it remains to be seen if
Renault will in any way alter the current crop of turbocharged petrol and
diesel units.
We expect the French automaker to unveil the updated
Talisman sedan and estate models in the coming months, before the end of the
year. Once in showrooms, it will continue to serve as an alternative to other
popular European D-segment cars, like the previously-mentioned VW Passat, but
also the Ford Mondeo, Mazda6, Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, Peugeot 508 or the Skoda
Superb.
