All-new Renault Talisman 2018 offers quality, safety and luxury
The new car revolutionizes the executive sedan class
KUWAIT: Driving is always fun when you have a great car! Kuwait Times test-drove the French-made Renault Talisman for a few days, and the experience was different! Imagine driving a classy, high quality and luxury car - this is exactly the feeling one gets while cruising in the 2018 Talisman. One of many unique features Talisman is proud of is the built-in massage apparatus on the seats for relaxation. Driving while your seats are massaging you can be really comforting and soothing! Select the way you want to be massaged - hard or soft. It is electrically adjustable and can store up to six personalized positions.
The seat also has anti-whiplash head restraints to limit head and neck injuries. Known for its sporty edge and flair for luxurious rides, the Talisman can indeed satisfy one’s craving for the best car. Designed to fulfill customers’ drive for the perfect blend between comfort and high performance on the road, the dynamic sedan has almost all what is desired in a vehicle.
The Talisman also proud of its latest onboard multimedia systems - seamlessly built into the dashboard, the new, intuitive and connected touchscreen tablet lets you manage all the functions of your car. The touchscreen monitor serves as interactive media system while driving. Talisman also offers a keyless entry, and only a touch of a button and pushing the brake will start the car automatically. The key seems like nothing but an accessory!
Is it hard for you to parallel park? Let the Easy Park Assist Pack take control of the steering wheel. It measures the available space and works out your line of approach. All you have to do is manage the accelerator, brakes and gear. With front, rear and side sensors plus a rear-view camera, you have all-round, 360º protection against impacts with obstacles and other vehicles.
The car is available in multiple colors, but the red and black models are quite attractive and elegant. The interior is truly classy too. The Talisman includes power steering, power windows, electric mirrors with demisting function, central locking, keyless entry, automatic dual zone A/C with rear vents, automatic
The fun-to-drive sedan comes at an affordable price
wipers, steering wheel with audio/Bluetooth/voice command controls, multi-information display, fabric seats, 4.2-inch screen with AM/FM, USB, AUX, audio streaming via Bluetooth and voice command/recognition for phone..
Offering well-balanced and generous volume, the Talisman serves as the right fit for customers seeking optimal practicality, enjoyment and premium led experiences through its electronic damper control for outstanding on-road dynamics, a class-leading energy TCe 190 turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine, with 190hp on tap and fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of as low as 17 km/liter and 139 g/km respectively.
Also, reflecting the Renault Talisman’s modern style is its elegant 18-inch wheel rims and refined chrome side fins with a lighting signature that weaves together the impermeable reach of the LED pure vision headlights and the distinctive style of the C-shaped daytime lights. The narrow taillights slice their way onto the trunk lid and not only embellish the derriere, but also give prominence to the Renault insignia.
With a special focus on personal wellbeing, the Talisman offers a spacious cabin with perforated, quilted leather seats that contain the class’s most comprehensive list of functions (air conditioning, massage function, heating, ventilation) in the front and a boot of a capacity of 608dm3 (VDA) combined with a sleek exterior profile. Moreover, the vehicle contains an 8.7-inch touchscreen display, exclusive BOSE surround sound with 13 speakers , color head-up display, a 7-inch digital instrument display, easy hands-free trunk access, smart hands-free entry system and a comprehensive range of driver aids including hands-free parking and blind spot warning.
Ensuring a customizable and intense driving experience, the Talisman guarantees a conveniently accessible Multi-Sense technology and an intuitive R-link 2 tablet that offers a big-screen multimedia feel and full control of the on-board technology. Drivers can engage the car in accordance to their mood by simply choosing one of five different modes - from sport to comfort.