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Renault Talisman Estate 1.6 ENERGY TCe (150 Hp) EDC
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Renault Talisman:
The Renault Talisman is a large family car manufactured by the French car manufacturer Renault from 2015 to 2025. It replaced the Renault Laguna, as well as the larger Renault Latitude, for which no direct replacement was scheduled. It was produced by Renault's Douai Renault Factory from 2015 to 2022 and its South Korean subsidiary Renault Korea from 2016 to 2025, where it was marketed as the Renault Samsung SM6.
Renault ended production of the Talisman in Europe in February 2022. In April 2024, Renault Korea announced that the SM6 will be discontinued in South Korea as it adopted the global diamond logo on their other models....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Estate Overview:
Renault Talisman (Estate). With 220 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.6 l/100km). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.9 s). The top speed reaches 209 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Renault Talisman Estate achieved a commendable 5-star Euro NCAP rating, demonstrating strong protection for adult and child occupants, along with good safety assist systems.
1.6 ENERGY TCe (150 Hp) EDC Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A competent petrol engine offering smooth power delivery and adequate performance for most driving scenarios.
Fuel Economy
Average fuel economy for a petrol engine of this size and power, suitable for mixed use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, especially for rear passengers
- • Stylish and distinctive design that stands out from rivals
- • Excellent ride comfort, particularly on long journeys
- • Strong fuel economy from the diesel engine range
- • Available 4CONTROL four-wheel steering enhances agility and handling
- • Generous boot space for an estate car
Cons:
- • Some interior plastics feel less premium than German competitors
- • Infotainment system can be clunky and less intuitive than rivals
- • Resale values may not match those of premium brands
- • Entry-level engines can feel underpowered when fully loaded
- • Not all engine options were available with 4CONTROL
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Talisman: 2015 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | Talisman |
| Generation: | Estate |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 ENERGY TCe (150 Hp) EDC |
| Start of production: | 2016 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 5200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 92.7 Hp/l [17mm more] |
| Torque: | 220 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M5M More details about the engine M5M |
| Engine displacement: | 1618 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 209 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1681 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 572 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4866 mm mm [17mm more] |
| Width: | 1870 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Height: | 1465 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2809 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1890 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2081 mm |
| Front track: | 1614 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1609 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 145 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | EDC |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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