RENAULT Talisman Estate Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Renault introduced the station wagon for the Talisman lineup in 2016, and in 2019, the French automaker refreshed the entire lineup.

The French automaker tried again to breach into the full-size executive segment of the market with the Talisman lineup, which it launched in 2015 as a sedan and in the following year as a station wagon, traditionally named Estate. Both vehicles shared the same platform with the full-size MPV Espace and were well-garnished with all the features and amenities a car from that segment offered. But that wasn’t enough, so in 2019, the automaker refreshed the lineup with a so-called Phase II version. The car was also known as the Samsung SM6 in South Korea.

At first glance, there were no differences between the 2016 and the 2019 model years. Still, a keen eye for detail could notice the new LED headlights, which were standard for the entire Talisman Estate range. As an option, Renault offered the car with MATRIX LEDs that provided better illumination. Another subtle upgrade was noticed on the grille, which featured redesigned, thicker horizontal slats with a 3D pattern. Lower, on the redesigned bumper, the automaker added a chromed horizontal line above the apron and new, rectangular LED fog lamps that replaced the formerly used round ones.

Up to the B-pillars, the Talisman Estate shared the body panels with its sedan sibling. It featured the same fake vents on the front fenders and the rounded shapes of the bodywork. After the B-pillars, the car featured an extended roofline compared to the Talisman Sedan and, therefore, a third row of windows mounted between the C-pillars and the tailgate. One of its particular design elements was noticed on the rear quarter panels that featured a waved shape above the rear wheels on the car’s waistline. As a final touch, the 2019 Talisman Estate received new options for the 17”, 18”, and 19-inch wheels.

One of the areas where the Talisman excelled was in the interior. There, Renault tried to provide customers with a luxurious ambiance. While the lower grades didn’t look so upscale, the higher ones featured leather seats, a touchscreen tablet for the infotainment system, and larger cup holders. In front of the driver, the automaker added an enhanced instrument cluster filled by an LCD display. Atop the center stack, a second touchscreen fitted with the R-Link infotainment system dominated the dashboard’s design.

For the front occupants, Renault offered the Talisman with either a set of bland-looking bucket seats or a pair of sports seats covered in Alcantara. In the back, things were kept at the same level as in its predecessor, besides the materials used. The seatback for the bench seat could fold flat and expand the trunk’s space.

Under the hood, Renault installed a choice of turbodiesel and gasoline units. Some of them were paired as standard with six-speed manual transmissions, while selected versions were available with a six-speed automatic (dual clutch) gearbox. Another significant detail of the Talisman Estate was its four-wheel steering capability.

Renault introduced the Talisman Estate in 2016 on the large station wagon segment market. After the launch of the sedan in 2015, the new version is proposed for families who want more luxury from their family mover. With interior space of up to 1700 liters (60 cu. ft) with the rear seats folded and a 2.05 m (6.5 ft) long loading space, the Talisman station wagon may be more useful for those who want to go on long trips and have half their closet with them.

Inside, connectivity is the new trend, and Renault followed through. Like the sedan version, the estate offers the R-Link 2 connected multimedia tablet, available either as a 7” landscape format or an 8.7” portrait. The system comprises the infotainment unit with vehicle settings, Tom-tom navigation, climate controls, audio settings, and telephony connection. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The tablet can be accessed via the rotating knob on the center console, steering wheel buttons or via a touch-screen.

For the engine compartment, the Talisman Estate was equipped with various units in 4 cylinders only, turbodiesel or gasoline. For some markets, Renault also offered LPG versions. The power ranges between 110 hp for the 1.6 dCi turbodiesel unit and goes up to the 1.8 TCe with 200 hp. Transmissions offered are either 6-speed manuals or a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.