2020 Renault Talisman Goes Official With An Improved Cabin, More Tech

Renault has pulled the covers off its facelifted Talisman, the brand’s mid-sized model that is also offered in a wagon body style.

Renault claims the 2020 Talisman comes with updated styling but you’d be hard-pressed to find any differences, as these are really subtle. The front end features a modestly redesigned grille, a modified bumper profile and standard LED headlights across the range.

The rear of the updated Renault Talisman features full LED lights as well, this time framed by chrome fittings and packing dynamic indicators, while there’s also a new shark-fin antenna on the roof. The changes are topped off by a range of new colors, including Baltic Grey, Vintage Red and Highland Grey, while new wheel designs are also present, ranging from 17 to 19 inches in diameter.

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Tech infusion includes new 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and Level 2 autonomy

The 2020 Talisman also features adaptive LED headlights with LED Matrix technology as an option; these greet the driver with a lighting sequence when he or she approaches the vehicle.

The interior of the French mid-size model has been further refined with larger cup holders, a frameless electrochromic rearview mirror, a wireless smartphone charger on the center console, and redesigned HVAC dials that now feature a small display within them.

A new 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster is also present, featuring many customization options, and is accompanied by Renault’s optional 9.3-inch portrait-style Easy Link infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The base version of the 2020 Renault Talisman is also fitted with a new fabric upholstery. Customers can choose between three colors for the optional Riviera leather, with the range-topping Initiale Paris model offering two types of Nappa leather. There’s also new chrome trim detailing, a new mood lighting system that ups the premium atmosphere and a new ceruse wood finish on the dash and door cards for the range-topping Initiale Paris model.

The range of active safety systems onboard the 2020 Renault Talisman has been updated to include a Level 2 automated driving system called Highway & Traffic Jam Companion. This works from 0 to 160 km/h (100 mph) and can even bring the car to a complete halt without the driver having to do a single thing.

The Talisman is still the segment’s only model to feature four-wheel steering, which comes standard on range-topping trims. Renault calls it 4Control and it’s combined with adaptive dampers to ensure “optimum stability and comfort”.

New 1.3-liter turbo-four with 160 PS added to the engine lineup

The engine range has been updated with the latest 1.3-liter four-cylinder turbo engine in the TCe 160 model, which is offered exclusively in conjunction with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The engine produces 158 HP (160 PS) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) of torque. The more powerful TCe 225 is still powered by the 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbo unit also found the Renault Megane RS and Alpine A110, delivering 222 HP (225 PS) and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque; it’s also strapped to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

The diesel range includes two engines: the 1.7-liter four-cylinder dCi with either 117 HP (120 PS) or 148 HP (150 PS) and a six-speed manual, as well as the 2.0-liter Blue dCi, with either 158 HP (160 PS) or 197 HP (200 PS).

The 2020 Renault Talisman will make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week before launching in European markets in June.