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Renault moves KOLEOS up-market as the brand’s first D-segment SUV.

New KOLEOS features new design, a new platform, new dimensions, new engines.

New KOLEOS to be Renault’s flagship model for China, joining Captur, Kadjar, on sale now.

Beijing, China – Today at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, Groupe Renault Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn revealed the new Renault KOLEOS, a high-end, totally redesigned SUV geared to reach 80 markets.

“Today in Beijing, we mark the world premiere of the all-new, flagship SUV Renault KOLEOS” said Groupe Renault Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn. “KOLEOS has been completely re-engineered with powerful styling, unique features and full SUV capability.”

The new KOLEOS boasts a powerful stance, with muscular exterior lines that set it apart from rivals, and it provides a refined, comfortable interior with class-leading cabin space, including 289mm of rear knee room for occupants. Featured tailored by market include a heated steering wheel and easy defrosting for cold climates and a cabin air filter that cuts pollen, dust and unpleasant odours.

A protective interior
The new KOLEOS offers an elevated driving position with excellent visibility. Compared to a traditional sedan, the new KOLEOS’ driving position is 150mm higher than traditional sedans, a reassuring feature that is highly prized by SUV buyers. Hand grips on either side of the centre console echo the world of off-road motoring while imbuing the interior with a sporty feel. 

Flagship SUV
Best in class, user-friendly 4x4 technology features all mode 4x4-i technology, an all-wheel drive system that makes it easy to switch back and forth between 2WD, 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK modes. The new KOLEOS 4x4 transmission also guarantees enhanced safety and stability by neutralising understeer and oversteer and by optimising grip in difficult conditions. The new KOLEOS also delivers all-terrain ability, with ground clearance of 213mm.

Connected on-board experience
A key feature of the new KOLEOS interior and travelling comfort is R-Link 2, a connected, personalisable experience. This system serves as a connected control centre to coordinate functions like BOSE audio, infotainment, navigation, hands-free telephony, radio and driver aids.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Depending on the market, the new KOLEOS comes with a large array of driver assistance capabilities and options, all of which can be controlled via the R-LINK 2 tablet. 

• To reassure: Active Emergency Braking System.
• To alert: Lane departure warning, safe distance warning, traffic sign recognition with excess speed warning, blind spot warning, tiredness detection.
• To assist: rear view camera, automatic high/low beam, headlights, front, rear and side parking sensors, and easy park assist.

New KOLEOS completes Renault’s high-end range that now includes the Espace crossover, the Talisman large saloon car and Talisman Estate station wagon. It also completes the design renaissance of the Renault range. New KOLEOS is instantly recognisable as a top-of-the-range Renault, thanks notably to its front-end design that incorporates a prominent Renault logo set at the centre of a broad chrome grille.

New KOLEOS will be produced at two plants – Busan in South Korea for all markets except China, plus Wuhan, China for the Chinese market. Both facilities meet Renault’s stringent manufacturing quality standards and currently produce vehicles built on the CMF-C/D architecture for brands belonging to Groupe Renault.

20년만에 부활. 전설적인 알핀(Alpine)의 귀환을 알립니다. 전작의 명성을 이어갈 ‘알핀 비전’ 신형 모델은 스타일과 퍼포먼스 능력을 모두 갖춘 미드십 스포츠카로 올해 말 정식 공개될 예정이며, 양산형 모델은 2017년부터 유럽을 시작으로 전세계에서 판매될 예정입니다. 

알핀 비전, 시선을 사로잡는 쇼카

알핀의 귀환을 기념하기 위해, 알핀의 명칭과 디자인의 영감이 된 남프랑스령 알프스 산맥에서 차량 공개가 이루어졌습니다. 저명한 알핀 모델의 계보를 잇는 진정한 스포츠카인 신형 알핀 비전은, 요즘 스포츠카 패키지에서 요구되는 모든 조건들을 충족시킬 수 있는 2인승 미드십 스포츠 쿠페이며, 전체적인 차량의 디자인부터 운전대를 잡은 순간까지, 알핀 비전은 짜릿한 드라이빙 만족감을 선사하는 스포츠카 경험이 될 것 입니다. 

오감을 만족시키는 외관 디자인

알핀 비전은 뛰어난 퍼포먼스와 경량화된 가벼운 차체로 순수한 드라이빙의 즐거움을 느낄 수 있게 해주는 필수조건을 모두 갖춘 궁극의 스포츠카입니다. 낮은 전고와 매끄러운 바디라인, 그리고 원형 보닛과 트윈 헤드라이트까지. 이 모든 요소가 알핀 비전을 궁극의 스포츠카로 재탄생 시켰습니다. 알핀 비전의 디자인에는 퍼포먼스와 스타일을 모두 담았고 외관과 내부, 바디와 기술 등이 모두 조화를 이루며, 1960년대 당시 시대를 풍미한 알핀 A110 모델을 오늘날에 맞게 현재적으로 재해석하였습니다.

드라이빙의 즐거움을 더해주는 인테리어

운전석에 들어서는 순간, 알핀 비전 쇼카의 디자이너 이름이 각인된 알루미늄 도어씰이 운전자를 유니크한 공간으로 초대합니다. 블랙 알칸테라 가죽과 격자무늬 스티치로 스포티하고 현대적인 느낌을 살렸고, 최첨단 기술이 집약된 내부 콘솔은 마치 레이싱카의 내부를 연상시키는 운전자 중심형으로 설계되었습니다. 실제, 레이싱카에서 영감을 받은 알루미늄 버클 안전벨트와 버킷-스타일 시트 역시 드라이빙의 즐거움을 더 합니다.

경외감을 불러 일으키는 퍼포먼스 능력 - 4.5초 미만의 제로백 

마치 칵테일을 마시는 듯한 황홀한 느낌을 주는 알핀의 퍼포먼스 능력은 운전자에게 소유하고 싶다는 욕망과 운전해보고 싶게 하는 욕구를 동시에 자극합니다. 알핀 비전의 매력은 고속으로 달릴 때 더 뚜렷하게 부각됩니다. 4 기통 터보 차저 엔진에서 뿜어내는 막강한 힘과 매혹적인 배기음은, 정지상태에서 100 km/h까지 4.5초 미만으로 주파하는 퍼포먼스 능력을 자랑하며, 이를 완벽하게 제어할 수 있는 강력한 브레이크로 인해 드라이빙의 즐거움이 완성됩니다.

Renault has taken the wraps off the Talisman Estate which will stand alongside the model’s saloon version that was revealed on 6 July.  This new large estate car delivers the same technological features as the saloon, along with extra load-carrying ability:

• Assertive styling with a sleek silhouette and dynamic proportions in keeping with the segment’s status-enhancing cues,
• An unprecedented level of driving enjoyment thanks to the combination of the 4Control chassis and active damping, while Multi-Sense technology provides a truly personalised experience,
• Generous interior space and unrivalled comfort, with front seats that benefit from integrated ventilation,
• Almost 1,700dm³ of load space (VDA),
• Plus the R-Link2 multimedia tablet, BOSE® Surround Sound and a comprehensive range of driving aids and equipment designed to enhance travelling comfort.

The Renault Talisman Estate will go on sale in Europe during the first half of 2016.  There are no current plans for the car to be produced in Right Hand Drive or sold in the UK. 

1.The Talisman Estate: Renault’s new large estate

Following the unveil of the saloon version of the Talisman on 6 July, Renault has today taken the wraps off the new Talisman Estate.

The D segment (saloons and estates combined) amounts to more than one million vehicle sales in Europe each year, with estates accounting for 54% of that figure.

The new Renault Talisman Estate carries over all the benefits of the saloon version, while adding the stylish lines and practicality of an estate.

1.1 Racy styling

The Talisman Estate features exactly the same dimensions as the saloon (length: 4.86 metres / width: 1.87 metres / height: 1.46 metres / wheelbase: 2.81 metres), along with the same dynamic proportions, sleek profile and high waistline.

The polished aluminium roof bars accentuate the sweeping roofline that is extended by a long lip spoiler. The C-pillar and chrome-bordered side windows contribute to the impression of finesse and sleekness. The slope of the rear window adds a dynamic touch without detracting from boot space.

1.2 Easy to load

Thanks to the powered tailgate – which is activated simply by waving your foot underneath the rear bumper – the boot boasts hands-free opening and closing to facilitate loading.

The Talisman Estate offers 572dm³ (VDA) of load space up to the parcel shelf and a maximum load length of 1,116mm. With the rear seats in the folded position, that figure increases to 2,010mm, equating to a volume of almost 1,700dm³ (VDA).

1.3  The secret to well-being: a spacious, cabin and welcoming, comfortable seats

Designed with the well-being of the driver and passengers in mind, the Renault Talisman Estate – just like the saloon version – is a class leader in terms of interior space. The Estate version additionally benefits from 30mm extra headroom at the rear, extending it to 886mm.

• Front headroom: 902mm,
• Rear headroom: 886mm,
• Front elbow room: 1,512mm,
• Rear knee room: 262mm,
• More than 25 litres of cabin stowage.

The accommodating front seats combine the very best characteristics in the class:

• Up to 10 possible settings (eight of which are electrically adjustable) and a seat cushion length that can be adjusted fore/aft by up to 60mm (Initiale Paris equipment level only),
• Four-way electric lumbar adjustment (height/depth),
• A massage function that can be adjusted in type and intensity (two programmes / five sequences),
• Aviation-style six-way adjustable head rests,
• Heated seat cushions and backs,
• Memory settings for up to six individual profiles.

Plus two important new features:

• Integrated ventilation for greater comfort in hot weather.
• New ‘Cover Carving Technology’: strong, semi-rigid, lightweight shells incorporated into the front seat backs, freeing up extra space, including more than three centimetres of extra knee room for rear passengers.

The Talisman Estate is also available in Initiale Paris trim, offering even greater refinement and comfort, plus an exclusive Amethyst exterior paint finish, special full-grain Nappa® leather upholstery and improved soundproofing, thanks notably to laminated side windows.

2. The Talisman Estate incorporates technologies designed to enhance driving enjoyment and traveling comfort

2.1  Multi-Sense technology combines four-wheel steering with active damping

For the first time in its segment, the Renault Talisman Estate – just like its saloon sibling – mates the 4Control system to active damping. Around town, the 4Control chassis endows the Talisman Estate with extraordinary agility. Its cornering stability and dexterity when evasive action is required position the new Renault in a class of its own when it comes to confidence and driving comfort.

Renault’s Multi-Sense technology allows the driving experience to be personalised, with four pre-programmed settings (‘Comfort’, ‘Sport’, ‘Neutral’ and ‘Eco’), plus a fully configurable ‘Perso’ mode.

The Talisman Estate is capable of changing its personality in the blink of an eye thanks to a ‘shortcut’ button that enables the driver to switch from the ‘Comfort’ to ‘Sport’ mode, and vice-versa, for example, in just two clicks. Meanwhile, the Talisman’s architecture – which features a lowered centre of gravity and a driving position close to the road – means the Multi-Sense system’s benefits can be enjoyed even more fully,especially when the particularly dynamic ‘Sport’ mode is selected. It is almost as though drivers are able to choose from several cars rolled into one. Whether they are in the mood for a spirited, responsive ride or a smooth, comfortable and refined journey, the choice is theirs – and immediate.

At the same time, the in-car ambiance is adjusted to match by adapting the colour of the interior lighting (blue, red, sepia, green or purple), the presentation and colour of the dashboard information display and the engine sound.

2.2.       R-Link 2: the connected control centre

The Renault Talisman Estate offers Renault’s R-Link 2 connected multimedia tablet, available in either a 7-inch landscape format or an 8.7-inch portrait format. R-Link 2 oversees the vehicle’s driving aids as well as all of the standard duties such as the navigation, audio and climate control functions. In addition to the touch-screen display’s features are shortcut buttons, a multi-function rotary control on the centre console and additional steering wheel-mounted controls.

The home pages are now configurable, enabling the driver to directly access the most frequently employed functions or to personalise the interface.

2.3. Tailor-engineered BOSE® sound

The Talisman Estate benefits from tailor-engineered BOSE® Surround Sound, produced by 12 high-performance loudspeakers and a subwoofer. Centerpoint® Technology converts the signal from stereo sources into a multi-channel signal to create Surround Sound, while the digital processing of the BOSE® signal incorporates the Talisman’s own acoustic properties to generate bespoke equalisation.

2.4 . A comprehensive range of driving aids (ADAS)

• To reassure: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC); Active Emergency Braking System (AEBS).
• To alert: Lane Departure Warning (LDW); Safe Distance Warning (SDW); Traffic Sign Recognition with Over Speed Prevention (TSR / OSP); Blind Spot Warning (BSW).
• To assist: reversing camera; automatic dipped and main beam headlights (AHL); electronic handbrake; front, rear and side parking sensors; and hands-free parking assist.

The retractable, colour head-up display communicates useful information to ensure a relaxed driving experience: current speed, navigational guidance, driving aids (ADAS).

2.5  Driving pleasure courtesy of efficient powertrains

The Renault Talisman Estate offers the same range of engines as the choice that is available for the saloon version.

Two petrol engines:

• The Energy TCe150 and the Energy TCe 200, combined with seven-speed dual clutch EDC automatic transmission.

Three diesels:

• The Energy dCi 110, mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed dual clutch EDC automatic transmission.
• The Energy dCi 130, similarly available with the six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed dual clutch EDC transmission.
• The twin turbo Energy dCi 160 which drives exclusively through six-speed dual clutch EDC transmission.

The Renault Talisman Estate will be available with a choice of four different equipment levels and will additionally be offered in the range-topping Initiale Paris trim.

It will make its first public appearance at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show and will go on sale in Europe during the first half of 2016.  There are no current plans for the car to be produced in Right Hand Drive or sold in the UK. 

• Renault unveils its new D-segment saloon – Talisman

The evocatively named Talisman ticks all the boxes that D-segment customers have come to appreciate, while taking wellbeing and driving enjoyment to a new level.

The Renault Talisman features a unique combination of:

• Assertive styling: sleek, elegant lines.
• A warm, spacious cabin: ample room for all occupants and front seats among the very best in the Talisman’s class, plus an impressively big boot (608dm3 VDA).
• Comfort-enhancing innovations: a seven-inch digital instrument display under the dashboard cowling, R-Link2 with 8.7-inch screen, colour head-up display technology, BOSE® Surround Sound and hands-free parking.
• Innovations for intense enjoyment: Multi-Sense technology to match the mood of the driver. The Talisman is the only D-segment saloon car to combine 4Control® four-wheel steering with active damping, allowing it to deliver unique road manners, plus safe, dynamic, agile handling, and outstanding ride comfort.

All these innovations combine to make the Talisman an executive saloon that will appeal not only thanks to its styling but also through a pleasurable experience for both drivers and passengers alike.

The Talisman is built to the very highest quality standards and meticulous attention has been paid to every detail, including, notably, the depth and lustre of its paint.

Low running costs, plus low fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions also figure prominently amongst the Talisman’s core strengths.

The Renault Talisman, together with the Estate version – which features the same qualities as the saloon – is poised to play an active part in the renewal and upgrading of Renault’s high-end range. Both vehicles will be manufactured at the firm’s Douai plant in France.

Following its unveil to the media on 6^th July, 2015, the Renault Talisman – along with the Estate version – will be presented at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, which opens its gates to the public on 17^th September.

The Talisman will be available for sale in Europe at the end of the year. There is no current plan for Talisman to be sold in the United Kingdom or Ireland.

A name that embodies the strengths of Renault’s saloon

Renault selects names for its models that symbolise their design and personality across all markets where they are sold. True to this tradition, the Talisman has been given a charismatic name that conjures up notions of both protection and power. At the same time, Talisman is an easy word to pronounce and is understood the world over.

This three-syllable name rolls easily and naturally off the tongue, yet it asserts the model’s powerful personality and the energy it radiates. The combination of the model’s strong, racy lines and innovative technologies express protection and safety. The Talisman delivers intense driving enjoyment grounded in a genuinely sensorial experience.

THE TALISMAN, A SALOON WITH A UNIQUE BLEND OF SENSUALITY AND STATE-OF-THE-ART COMFORT

“We are proud to be unveiling the Talisman, Renault’s new four-door saloon. The Talisman is generous in its exterior proportions, in its cabin space and in the passenger comfort it offers. It stands out from the competition with its confident front end, its graceful tail and muscular flanks. Whichever angle you view it from, it looks ready to pounce. We designed it with passion so that its drivers feel proud.”
Laurens van den Acker - Senior Vice President, Corporate Design, Renault

Vibrant, assertive styling

Saloon car essentials

For the Talisman, Renault designers opted for a three-box body style. The saloon layout – with a distinct boot – picks up on the universally accepted design practice for this type of car, whilst simultaneously blending Renault’s warm and friendly DNA into the mix.

To reinterpret the rulebook, Renault’s designers went back to basics to establish the ideal proportions and perfect balance between the different volumes. An overall length of 4.85 metres and a width of 1.87 metres endows the Talisman with a generous footprint that is beneficial to interior space and underscores the distinguished appearance expected of a car of this stature.

Renault’s designers and engineers worked closely together to keep the roof height to just 1.46 metres and to control ground clearance. They also achieved the ideal one-third / two-thirds ratio between the glazed areas and body panels, plus a 2.81 metres long wheelbase. The long bonnet adds dynamism to the Talisman’s profile, and the large diameter wheels (up to 19-inches) are a snug fit within their sculpted arches.

Sleek styling

The Talisman is powerful and inspires confidence from the front with its distinctive chrome grille featuring the brand’s upright diamond logo. Renault’s new visual signature continues through the Talisman’s C-shaped daytime running lights, which extend right down to the bumper. Depending on the version, the Talisman can be equipped with 100% ‘pure vision’ LED headlights.

The side profile is enhanced by the dynamic shape of the third side window, evoking the world of luxury limousines and the visual promise of generous space inside. The use of chrome underscores the elegance of the Talisman’s silhouette, with a strip running the perimeter of the side windows and another on the moulding that straddles the front wing and door. This arrow-shaped feature taps into the design language of sporting cars to suggest performance and aerodynamic efficiency.

The low, broad-shouldered rear incorporates distinctive tail light clusters that extend inwards towards the centreline of the boot. Their elongated shape underscores the car’s grounded stance while drawing attention to the Renault logo. 3D-effect lighting provides the Talisman with a powerful visual signature. These lights are always switched on - even during the daytime - to further reinforce their visual impact.

“If you please... draw me a saloon.”

Alexis Martot, exterior designer of the Talisman,took great pleasure in fine-tuning the balance of the vehicle. “My chief priority was to make sure the car had all the right fundamentals in terms of its proportions, the ratio of glazed areas to sheet metal and wheel size.

“The next task was to ensure that the Talisman always looked natural and balanced when seen from any angle. In this type of exercise there will inevitably be areas where compromises have to be made: while it is important to ‘stretch the lines’ in order to give the body a well-planted stance in both length and width to visually lower the roofline, it is absolutely out of the question to do this if it impinges on occupant accommodation or headroom.

“On a large family vehicle like this, it is also essential to recognise that buyers expect a large boot. Yet we need to avoid the ‘backpack’ effect. In other words, we must ensure that the rear boot section is neither too tall nor too dominant in order to ensure a balanced impression. The lines must ‘tuck in’ at the back to achieve the desired elegance, but not excessively. And while the Talisman’s lines are sleek, we took great care to ensure it isn’t pitched too steeply forward merely to accentuate the dynamic effect.”

Balance, but without clever tricks.

Elegant colours and wheels

The Renault Talisman offers a choice of ten body colours:

• Nine metallic finishes: Pearlescent White, Dune Beige, Cosmos Blue, Vison Brown*, Cassiopée Grey, Platine Grey, Etoilé Black, Carmin Red*, Améthyste Black (Initiale Paris versions). (*) New colours
• One non-metallic finish: Glacier White.

All paint options feature a high-durability lacquer coat providing added lustre and a higher level of resistance.

Five alloy wheel designs (depending on the market): 16-inch Sequence wheels, 17-inch Bayadere wheels, 18-inch Erbé Grey diamond-effect Duetto wheels, 19-inch Erbé Grey diamond-effect Alizarine wheels and 19-inch black Initiale Paris diamond-effect wheels.

An interior that blends warmth, clean lines and quality

Reinterpreting classical design cues to reflect the themes of the exterior styling, Renault’s designers conceived an interior that is welcoming and high in quality. Visually, the cabin is divided into three horizontal planes, which serve to structure the space within the vehicle.

The areas closest to the occupants feature an inviting, soft-to-the-touch trim. Elements that are further away are deliberately treated in a ‘cooler’ manner in terms of colours and materials. This contrast contributes to the impression of space. Lastly, the combination of particular colours and a variety of different materials creates different interior ambiences.

Painstaking attention and imaginative solutions were applied to the Talisman’s ergonomics and design, even down to the padding and trim of its interior components.

“Every single part needs to be beautifully designed”

When examining the Talisman’s interior, the gaze is met by a warmly-appointed, timeless cabin. “I wanted the lines of the interior to be as fluid as possible. This is something I wanted to be immediately apparent. But I also wanted a more detailed examination to reveal the harmony that reigns right down to the details,” notes the Talisman’s interior designer, Nicolas Dortindeguey.

“I therefore designed the parts and paid attention to the overall finish so that everything fitted together naturally and coherently. I made a point of designing every detail individually so that each one was beautiful in its own way. I hope this will lead not only to people falling for the car at first sight but also to their being satisfied with the car’s user-friendliness over time.”

On-board refinement: a roomy interior, welcoming seats and supreme comfort

The Talisman has many strengths that support its bid to distil a unique impression of comfort and wellbeing thanks to its generously dimensioned, welcoming interior.

The Talisman stands out among the best cars in its class in terms of cabin space and all-round stowage capacity.

The Talisman was carefully thought through to ensure the wellbeing of the driver and occupants alike and its cabin is among the roomiest in its class, notably in three areas:

• Front and rear headroom: the height from the seat cushion to the roof is 902mm at the front and 855mm at the rear.
• Front elbow room.
• Rear knee room: 262mm – amongst the very best in the Talisman’s segment.

The wide centre console contributes further to this impression of space and width by positioning the front occupants at an appreciable distance from each other. The console itself is pleasant to the touch and carefully finished.

With more than 25 litres of stowage space around the cabin, the Talisman figures among the very best in its class in this respect, including:

• Generous glove box: 8 litres
• Door bins: 4.6 litres at the front (accommodates a 1,5-litre bottle) and two litres at the back
• Practical cup holders
• Judicious stowage space beneath the central armrest with a chilled compartment (versions equipped with EDC transmission) capable of holding a half-litre bottle or a 33cl can
• A bespoke tray for the front passenger to stash their smartphone or keys

Meanwhile, the boot capacity of 608dm3 (VDA) is one of the segment’s biggest, making it ideal for family use and more, since it can accommodate up to four golf bags.

A personal welcome and comfort

When the key card holder approaches, the Daytime Running Lights, rear lights and the interior roof light come on, while the door mirrors deploy and down lights illuminate the area around the door. When the driver opens the door, he or she is welcomed by an audible and visual animation on the display. Meanwhile, the seat automatically slides back 50mm (versions with electric seats) to facilitate ingress. Once the driver is seated, it returns to its original position.

In addition to this personal welcome, the Talisman’s wide front seats, designed with airline business class seats in mind, combine two important new features:

• In a world first, the front seat backs incorporate Cover Carving Technology, which takes the form of a semi-rigid, resistant, flexible and lightweight shell. This ingenious Renault innovation provides designers with additional freedom, adds to the impression of quality, frees up space (extra 3cm knee room at the rear) and weighs 1kg less than a conventional plastic seat back shell
• Integrated ventilation for greater comfort in hot weather

Furthermore, Talisman’s front seats benefit from:

• Generous dimensions and a stylish design
• Up to 10 possible adjustments (eight electrically, two manually)
• Four-position electric lumbar adjustment (height/ depth)
• Aviation-style six-way adjustable headrests
• Heated cushions and backs
• Massage function (adjustable intensity: two programmes/ five sequences)
• Settings memory for up to six individual profiles

The low seat cushion position ensures a comfortable, dynamic driving experience while freeing up appreciable headroom.

The rear three-person bench seat comes with variable density mousse to pamper rear passengers. The 60/40-split bench has a hatch to enable skis to be carried. The two outer seats are equipped with a rotating headrest, which can be retracted and turned to free up the driver’s rearward line of sight.

Five interior ambiences

The Renault Talisman offers a choice of five interior ambiences and trim associated with different equipment levels (ambiences may vary depending on market).

There are three interior trims and five equipment levels:

LIFE: black dashboard, leather-trimmed steering wheel and black fabric seats inspired by men’s tailoring.

ZEN: same ambience as the Life equipment level but with lighter-coloured trim strips.

BUSINESS: same ambience as the Zen equipment level but with additional equipment.

INTENS: combined fabric/ semi leather seats, or optional dark brown or black Riviera leather upholstery and matching dashboard. Chocolate brown top-stitching.

INITIALE PARIS: black or sand grey dashboard with dark charcoal or silver top-stitching, Nappa full-grain leather upholstery in a graded grey pattern or solid black, and Nappa leather-trimmed steering wheel.

An Initiale Paris signature version of the Talisman

Following in the footsteps of the Clio and the new Espace, the Talisman is the latest model to benefit from the Initiale Paris trim level, which is synonymous with the very best that Renault has to offer in the realms of wellbeing and service.

Exclusive exterior styling features

• Exclusive Améthyste Black metallic paint, in addition to the other available colours
• Specific 19-inch wheels
• Specific badging at the front (beneath the Renault logo) and at the rear in place of the Talisman badge

Painstaking attention paid to interior comfort

• Nappa full-grain leather upholstery in either black or grey gradient
• Enveloping ‘Relax’ front headrests
• Exclusive Nappa leather-trimmed steering wheel
• Dashboard with top-stitching
• Heated, massaging front seats with 10-way adjustment (eight of which are electric)
• Laminated side windows for improved acoustic comfort
• Initiale Paris badging inside on the door sills, steering wheel insert, top of the front seat backs (embossed) and decorative trim on the back of the front headrests
• Exclusive carpet mats
• Specific Initiale Paris hands-free card
• Door mirrors angled downwards when reverse gear is engaged

Comprehensive, welcoming service

• A dedicated call centre designed to provide constructive, tailored responses to requests for assistance and capable of making appointments within 24 hours for test drives, servicing and assistance with connected services
• A dedicated area in showrooms
• A unique range of optional services aimed at simplifying life on board

Innovations that heighten travelling comfort

A comprehensive, user-friendly multimedia experience

The Talisman comes with three types of multimedia equipment.

The entry level Talisman is equipped with a car radio featuring a 4.2-inch (11cm) display. Depending on the market, this digital radio offers flawless reception and CD quality sound. The signal also carries information in text format, such as a description of what is playing, weather and traffic updates, latest news, etc.

In the case of the intermediate equipment levels, the Talisman comes with the R-Link 2 connected multimedia tablet, with a seven-inch (18cm) landscape format display and Bose Surround Sound.

The high-end equipment level comes with R-Link 2 complete with an 8.7-inch (22cm) portrait format display.

R-Link 2, the Talisman’s connected control centre

Along with the functions and ergonomics developed specifically for in-car use, the Renault R-Link 2 connected tablet comes with either a seven-inch landscape format or 8.7-inch portrait display. The latter is a first in the Talisman’s class.

High-tech

• A fully integrated, sensitive capacitive (pinch & zoom) touch screen display,
• Uncluttered, intuitive graphics, carefully designed for in-car use.

Intuitive

• R-Link 2 functions like a personal tablet, and boasts the same tactile qualities: two-finger zoom, page scrolling, drag-and-drop…
• A realistic navigation display (3D representation of buildings with the 8.7-inch version)
• R-Link 2 has been tailored for in-car use, with voice commands (navigation, phone, apps and media), text message display and the reading aloud of e-mails via an app
• Bluetooth® connectivity allows for hands-free calls and wireless music streaming
• Numerous connection and charging possibilities are available for all occupants

Under control

• R-Link 2 oversees the vehicle’s driving aids as well as all of the standard duties such as the navigation, audio and climate control functions. The touch screen display’s features are completed by shortcut buttons, a multi-function rotary control on the centre console and additional steering wheel-mounted controls.

Easily personalised

• The most popular and frequently used functions are always within arm’s reach, courtesy of a customisable home page based on widgets (icons)
• It is also easy for drivers to find –with just a single click–their pre-selected driving settings and in-car ambience preferences after saving the following preferences into a personalised profile

Language

• Seating position (including the speed and intensity of massages) and door mirror position,
• Head-up display (height, brightness, attenuation),
• Favourite radio stations,
• Destinations in the navigation system,
• Lighting ambience (colour, intensity, contrast),
• Custom Multi-Sense modes.

Up to six different profiles can be saved, and it is also possible for drivers to make their profile private – a benefit that is particularly appreciated when sharing the wheel with other users.

Connected

• Through its R-Link Store, Renault offers a comprehensive catalogue of applications specifically developed for in-car use, including: Coyote® alerts, three Michelin applications (Hotels, Restaurants and Travel), fuel prices and the reading aloud of e-mails.

The Talisman benefits from tailor-engineered BOSE® Surround Sound

The Talisman takes its occupants on a journey to the very heart of a music concert courtesy of its Bose® Surround Sound system. The quality is such that the driver and passengers are completely immersed into an all-encompassing sound experience, hearing and appreciating every note and even every breath as if the artists themselves were on-board.

Bose and Renault pooled their expertise and collaborated with one another from the very earliest stage of the vehicle’s development to create a tailor-engineered audio system for the Talisman.

• Surround Sound: an immersive experience; the driver and passengers are enveloped by a rich, perfectly balanced sound, wherever in the vehicle they happen to be sitting.
• Thirteen high-performance loudspeakers, including two subwoofers, generating expansive and enveloping sound quality reminiscent of a ‘live’ performance.
• Centerpoint® 2 Technology: Bose’s exclusive algorithm converts the signal from stereo sources into a multi¬channel signal to create Surround Sound.
• Bose® digital signal processor: bespoke equalisation, incorporating the Talisman’s own acoustic properties so as to flawlessly transmit every nuance of the music.

A comprehensive range of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

• To reassure: adaptive cruise control, emergency active braking.
• To alert: lane departure warning, safe distance alert, traffic sign detection with excess speed warning, blind spot alert.
• To assist: reversing camera, automatic dipped and main beam headlights, head-up data display, electronic handbrake, hands-free boot, reversing camera and hands-free parking assist.

THE PROMISE OF INTENSE DRIVING PLEASURE COURTESY OF MULTI-SENSE TECHNOLOGY

Driving enjoyment is one of the key attributes expected of a large family saloon car. Thanks to its low-profile stance, with a centre of gravity and driving position that are close to the road, the Talisman has been honed to deliver real driving pleasure. Taking the spirit that prevailed in the design of the new Espace even further, Renault has employed all of its chassis and engine expertise to equip the Talisman with technological features and innovations that set it apart in its class. 

A unique combination of 4Control technology and active damping

Once again, Renault stands out for its innovative flair in mating the 4Control system to electronic damper control in a manner that has never been seen before in a family saloon. This unique combination is responsible for generating driving pleasure, comfort and safety. Around town, the 4Control chassis – a genuine Renault speciality – ensures that the Talisman’s size is quickly forgotten by endowing it with extraordinary agility. Out on the open road, the Talisman’s cornering stability and safety when evasive action is required place Renault’s new saloon in a class of its own.

Personalised driving experience thanks to Multi-Sense technology

Like the new Espace, the Talisman is equipped with Multi-Sense technology. Its saloon car architecture enables it to extract even more of the benefits of this Renault innovation, which make a real difference when it comes to driving enjoyment. Multi-Sense controls and co-ordinates the various technologies found in the Talisman to create an immersive driving experience. It is responsible for operating the 4Control system, active damping, steering, engine and EDC transmission. It also covers the instruments, engine sound and ambient lighting.

Thanks to this ingenious system, the Talisman provides access to its occupants’ desired mood in the form of four pre-programmed settings: Comfort, Sport, Eco and Neutral, plus a fully configurable Perso mode. It is as if the driver is benefiting from several cars all rolled into one.

Each of these very distinct settings creates and co-ordinates a specific driving emotion by adjusting:

• The engine response
• The EDC transmission’s gearshift calibration
• The degree of effort required to turn the steering wheel
• The active damping settings
• The configuration of the 4Control system

At the same time, the in-car ambience is harmonised by adapting:

• The colour of the ambient lighting to the required mood (green, blue, sepia, red or purple)
• The presentation and colour of the information displayed by the instruments
• The engine sound
• The driver’s massaging seat, activated in Comfort mode
• The performance of the climate control system in Eco mode

These modes and different settings are operated:

• By R-Link 2, thanks to its carefully-designed and clearly-presented menus that offer intuitive access to all the benefits of Renault’s Multi-Sense system
• By the multi-function rotary switch on the centre console
• By the ‘shortcut’ button

On the road, the Talisman innovates and promises to shake up the family saloon car class with its driving sensations and entirely customisable in-car experience.

The Talisman is equipped with an innovation that provides it with a dual personality: a ‘shortcut’ button which enables the driver to switch in just two clicks from Comfort to Sport mode and vice-versa. The razor-sharp Sport setting offers enhanced driving spirit and dynamism, while the Comfort option eradicates the stresses of longer journeys. Drivers can easily access their two favoured settings and switch from one to the other without having to risk taking their eyes off the road.

Thanks to Renault’s Multi-Sense technology, the Talisman gives drivers the impression of benefitting from several cars all rolled into one.

Managed weight and efficient powertrains

The Talisman is powered by efficient, high-performance small-displacement engines. The Talisman’s comprehensive range of engine options includes the Energy TCe 200 petrol unit and the Energy dCi 160 and Energy dCi 130 diesels that can also be specified for the new Espace. What’s more, these engines perform even better in the Talisman, which is some 200kg lighter than Renault’s large crossover, while the new saloon’s Cd is a low 0.27.

All of the Talisman’s engines benefit from Renault’s knowledge and expertise as an engine manufacturer, honed through the brand’s participation in motorsport and Formula 1 in particular.

Boasting latest-generation technologies such as direct petrol injection and steel pistons, the Talisman’s engines offer both first-rate driving enjoyment and low fuel consumption. These downsized powerplants all bear the

‘Energy’ label through the fact that they incorporate either one or two turbochargers, Stop&Start technology and energy recovery under braking.

The two petrol units and three diesel powerplants all comply with Euro6 emissions legislation and cover all the needs of European customers.

Two petrol engines:

The Energy TCe 150 and Energy TCe 200 units will be exclusively mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch EDC automatic transmission.

Three diesel engines:

The Energy dCi 110 unit can be mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox or to a six-speed dual-clutch EDC automatic transmission.

The Energy dCi 130 unit will similarly be available with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed dual-clutch EDC transmission.

As in the new Espace, the Energy dCi 160 unit – equipped with twin turbos – will be exclusively mated to a six-speed dual-clutch EDC gearbox.

All of the Talisman’s diesel engines will be fitted with NOx Traps and a particulate filter. Their LNT (Lean NOx Trap) technology offers the advantage of being maintenance-free.

Driving pleasure, from just 95g of CO2 per km

Renault is tirelessly working to improve the efficiency of its petrol and diesel engines by consistently enhancing their performance and driving characteristics while at the same time reducing their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. This ongoing research and continuous quest for progress endows Renault’s conventional powertrains with a level of efficiency that it would have been difficult to imagine only a few years ago. The 110hp Energy dCi unit offers an astonishing driving experience under the bonnet of the Talisman. It emits just 95g/km of CO2, placing it amongst the most efficient vehicles in its segment. This performance is sufficient to qualify it for the latest ECO2 signature. From 30^th June, Renault’s ECO2 label has been applied to the most economical engine in each model range. This evolution also underlines the favourable positioning of the brand’s ECO2 version.

Renault continues its range upgrade offensive

Like the new Espace, the Talisman is a concentrate of fundamentals, to which Renault has added sensuous styling, plus a carefully-appointed, comfortable and roomy interior. Featuring high-tech innovations (4Control chassis, active damping, Multi-Sense technology, R-Link2, Bose Surround Sound, etc.), the new Talisman is designed to enhance travelling comfort and pleasure for the driver and passengers alike. But Renault’s best must also be affordable, so the Talisman has been engineered to be among the most competitive models in its class with regard to ownership and running costs.

Renault renews its D-segment offer

After a run of successful new model launches at entry and mid-range levels, Renault has switched to the offensive with its latest high-end offering. In doing so, it has placed the focus on showcasing its exceptional expertise to exacting customers, from private motorists, to business customers and fleet owners who tend to favour the higher-end segments in many markets.

In the specific case of Renault, the initial challenge consisted in making sure that its new products were recognised for criteria that are particularly dear to this category of customer, including styling, quality, innovation and services, while at the same time ensuring that the Total Cost of Ownership was carefully contained.

The new Espace, which was launched earlier this year in March, was the first model to embody Renault’s move to upgrade its range. It is still too early to come to any conclusions, but early sales are extremely encouraging. As of end-June, Renault had taken over 13,000 orders for the model, with its high-end Initiale Paris signature version accounting for 45% of the mix.

Quality on every front

The designers, engineers and staff entrusted with the production of the Talisman have paid meticulous care to achieving the highest level of quality in every domain:

• During the design phase: the Talisman uses the CMF architecture, which benefits from a modular design and the use of proven, standardised components.
• During testing: In addition to its normal programme of sign-off tests, Renault also pushed the cosmetic and on-road durability of the Talisman through their paces in a range of other checks. These uncompromising round-the-clock tests reproduced the most stringent treatment to which the car might be exposed in the course of its working life and are equivalent to several years of heavy duty use. They are run in conjunction to road tests conducted in extreme traffic conditions and climates, on existing roads and at Renault-Nissan Alliance test tracks.
• During production: the Talisman is made at Renault’s Douai plant which has been transformed and modernised, with significant investment in human and material resources. This factory now makes high-end Renault models and is targeting the best quality standards.
• During launch: when it comes to the relationship it enjoys with its customers, Renault is targeting genuine excellence at all the decisive moments of their journey, from the brand’s website and bespoke MyRenault smartphone options, to the service provided at dealerships (new Renault Store showroom concept – 1,300 already operational worldwide) and all other touch points.

Quality-made in France at Renault’s Douai factory

A focus on high-end production

Capital outlay for the Talisman programme totalled €420 million which was invested in the Douai factory, notably to introduce hot-stamping technology, a new light tunnel for the paint shop and a new ‘War Room’ quality optimisation procedure. Renault Douai has developed a ‘premium’ inspection process which involves examining vehicles as they come off the line and carrying out final adjustments as necessary. Staff at Douai benefited from a specific training programme, which culminated in the awarding of a ‘high-end production’ certificate for those who attended. Over the last two years, they have received some 200,000 hours of training.

Focus on the paint finish quality of Talisman: a process designed to appeal

A car’s finish is a key parameter when it comes to how customers perceive exterior quality. From the bare metal stage to the final lustre, achieving an impeccable result is a process that can be divided into four steps.

1) ‘Bathing’ and ‘Peeling’

Assembled bodies are cleaned and degreased by spraying and dipping. Cataphoretic anticorrosion protection is applied by electroplating.

2) ‘Treatment’

The Talisman is then made watertight thanks to the application of sealants. A bitumen coating is also sprayed onto parts of the body where sound is likely to resonate to optimise soundproofing. Under the body, rebound capable plastic stone chip protection is applied. Visible weld seams are covered with finishing filler and panel centring holes are sealed off. Finally, liquid wax heated to 80°C is injected into the underbody hollow sections to permit a 12-year anticorrosion warranty.

3) ‘An even complexion’

A basecoat ensures that the paint is applied efficiently. Its covering capacity allows irregularities in the body surface to be erased and any orange peel effect to be avoided. Three shades of undercoat are available (white, light or dark) depending on the final paint colour to be applied. This ensures that the colour is uniform in the case of a stone chip. After the sealants and basecoat have been applied, the next stage is the paint oven.

4) ‘Blush’

The Talisman then passes into another shop where it is cleaned with emu bird feathers. Emu feathers are comprised of microfibers that are an incomparable means to remove dust from the body’s surface. Two top coats are applied using the rotary bell process which has been introduced for the production of high-end models at the Douai plant. Automated turbines are equipped with bowl-shaped receptacles that are filled with the exact amount of paint required for a single layer. They rotate at 55,000rpm to reduce the paint into very small droplets, which are ionized by an electrical charge of 90,000 Volts and subsequently sprayed onto the car which is standing on anodes. In this way, the paint is electrostatically sprayed with no loss. Metallic and pearlescent finishes are obtained by the addition of mica, aluminium or nacre to the paint. A high-durability lacquer is then applied to ensure a high-resistance gloss finish with UV-and scratch-resistant properties.

A new application for the Common Module Family (CMF) architecture

The Common Module Family (CMF) project is founded on the principle of using a shared architecture for several Alliance vehicle families, covering several segments of the range. The key is the use of big modules which each make up a different part of the vehicle: front and rear sub-frames, cockpit, engine compartment, electric architecture and electronics. Two or three versions of these modules are available but they all have the same standard component architecture. They can consequently be combined to produce a saloon car, an SUV or a sporting model, depending on the need.

The CMF architectures and big modules will allow the Alliance to benefit fully from the economies of scale that all manufacturers are seeking to achieve.

The Talisman shares its big modules with the new Espace and the advantages are enhanced quality and reliability, plus being able to enhance the specification with attributes the customer will appreciate – made possible by the modules’ reduced production costs. 

RENAULT TALISMAN AT A GLANCE

SLEEK STYLING AND A GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED SALOON CAR

• Length: 4.85m / Width: 1.87m / Height: 1.46m / Wheelbase: 2.81m
• Rear knee room: 262mm – thanks to innovative new
• Boot volume (VDA): 608dm3 / Total cabin stowage: 25 dm3
• Nine metallic finishes with high-durability lacquer: Pearlescent White, Dune Beige, Cosmos Blue, Vison Brown, Cassiopée Grey, Platine Grey, Etoilé Black, Carmin Red and Améthyste Black (Initiale Paris version)
• One non-metallic finish with high-durability lacquer: Glacier White
• Five types of alloy wheels (16-to 19-inches)

Efficient powertrains 

• Diesel (with six-speed transmission, from 95g of CO2/km): Energy dCi 110 (manual or EDC), 130 (manual or EDC), dCi 160 (EDC)
• Petrol (with seven-speed EDC transmission): Energy TCe 150, Energy TCe 200

Unrivalled comfort, stability and agility

• Unique association of 4Control technology (four-wheel steering) and active damping
• A personalised driving experience courtesy of Multi-Sense technology (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Neutral and Perso modes)
• A shortcut button to switch instantly between Sport and Comfort modes

Ingenious innovations that make life easier

• Full-LED front lights, a new C-shape lighting signature and permanently-lit rear lights
• Cowling-shielded, configurable digital instrument panel
• Colour head-up display
• Sound and lighting ambience co-ordinated by the selected Multi-Sense setting
• Ventilated and massaging front seats with 10-way adjustment
• Semi-rigid shell: Cover Carving Technology
• 60/40-split rear bench seat with variable-density foam pivoting headrests and ski hatch
• R-Link 2 touch screen tablet, with large capacitive seven-inch (landscape format) or 8.7-inch (portrait format) display and a catalogue of applications via the R-Link Store
• BOSE® Surround Sound, conversion of stereo signal into multi-channel signal, specific equaliser, 13 loudspeakers
• Comprehensive range of ADAS driving aids
• Hands-free parking