Renault Talisman specifications and photos
The 2020 Renault Talisman is a D-segment sedan that received a mid-cycle refresh focusing on modern styling, updated cabin technology, and enhanced driver assistance features. It represents a subtle refinement of the first-generation flagship, offering updated styling details and more advanced safety systems.
Renault Talisman at a glance
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Introduced in early 2020, this update to the first-generation Renault Talisman refines the French brand's flagship sedan without altering its popular exterior design. Instead, Renault focused on subtle visual enhancements and a substantial technological upgrade. The exterior receives minor adjustments to the grille, bumpers, and lighting signatures, while the cabin benefits from a new digital dashboard and improved connectivity. The Talisman is positioned as a comfortable, tech-forward family car or executive sedan, offering a wide range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, front-wheel drive, and, on higher-end trims, advanced driving dynamics like four-wheel steering. With this update, the model aims to appeal to buyers looking for a stylish and premium-feeling vehicle without the steep price tag of traditional luxury brands. The engine lineup ranges from fuel-efficient diesels to powerful petrol options, ensuring versatility across different markets.
- Power: 120-225 hp
- Engine displacement: 1332-1997 cc
- Transmissions: 7-EDC, 6-speed manual, 6-EDC (QuickShift)
- Seating: 5 seats
Photos, trims and specifications for Renault Talisman
This model page brings gallery images, trim comparison, and detailed technical data together for the 2020 generation.
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Renault Talisman overview
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Design
Design updates for the 2020 Talisman are subtle, as Renault prioritized maintaining its established aesthetic. Key changes include revised chrome slats on the front grille, a redesigned front bumper with new fog light surrounds, and a thin, full-width chrome strip. At the rear, the LED taillights feature a new signature, dynamic turn signals, and additional chrome details. Depending on the trim level, the sedan comes equipped with wheels ranging from 17 to 19 inches, and high-spec variants feature adaptive matrix LED headlights, which improve visibility and safety during night driving.
Interior
The updated cabin is designed to feel more premium and modern. It features an available 10.2-inch configurable digital instrument display and a central 9.3-inch touchscreen housing the Easy Connect infotainment system, which supports over-the-air updates. Practical changes include a dedicated slot for wireless smartphone charging, climate control dials that display the selected temperature, and cruise control buttons relocated to the steering wheel. Comfort options include Nappa leather upholstery, a panoramic glass roof, and heated, ventilated front seats with a massage function. Active noise cancellation helps keep the cabin quiet, supported by a 13-speaker Bose sound system.
Performance
The Talisman offers a broad lineup of engines. Petrol options include a 1.3-litre TCe producing 160 hp and a 1.8-litre TCe delivering 225 hp, both paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The diesel range consists of a 1.7-litre Blue dCi with either 120 hp or 150 hp, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, and a 2.0-litre Blue dCi outputting 160 hp or 200 hp, coupled with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The flagship Initiale Paris trim enhances driving dynamics by adding Renault's 4Control four-wheel steering system and adaptive suspension.
Practicality
As a D-segment sedan, the Talisman offers a spacious cabin with seating for five occupants. Practical storage features include enlarged, illuminated cupholders in the center console, door pockets, and a generous 608-litre boot capacity, making it highly competitive for its class. The interior updates improve daily usability with hands-free connectivity via a smartphone app that allows remote control of select vehicle functions. This combination of passenger space, cargo capacity, and connectivity makes the sedan a highly practical choice for long-distance family travel and daily commuting alike.
Safety and tech
Technological upgrades allow the Talisman to achieve Level 2 semi-autonomous driving. The driver assistance suite includes adaptive cruise control operating up to 160 km/h, traffic jam assist with stop-and-go functionality, and lane-centering assistance that works even on curves. The automatic emergency braking system has also been upgraded to detect both pedestrians and cyclists. Visibility is improved with a rearview camera, park assist, and a head-up display, ensuring a safe and stress-free driving experience.
Buyer notes
When shopping for a 2020 Renault Talisman, buyers should look closely at the engine and transmission combinations, as they range from efficient manuals to powerful dual-clutch automatics. The top-tier Initiale Paris trim is highly desirable for buyers seeking the most comfortable ride, thanks to its adaptive dampers and 4Control steering system, though it features larger 19-inch wheels that may slightly firm up the ride. Equipment lists can vary significantly by region, so verifying features like matrix headlights and active safety suites is recommended.
Trims and key specifications
Use this table to compare the main differences between available configurations.
| Trim / modification | Engine | Power | Seats | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 TCe (160 hp) 7-EDC | 1332 cc | 160 hp | 5 | 7-EDC |
| 1.8 TCe (225 hp) 7-EDC | 1798 cc | 225 hp | 5 | 7-EDC |
| 1.7 Blue dCi (120 hp) 6-speed manual | 1749 cc | 120 hp | 5 | 6-speed manual |
| 1.7 Blue dCi (150 hp) 6-speed manual | 1749 cc | 150 hp | 5 | 6-speed manual |
| 2.0 Blue dCi (160 hp) 6-EDC (QuickShift) | 1997 cc | 160 hp | 5 | 6-EDC (QuickShift) |
| 2.0 Blue dCi (200 hp) 6-EDC (QuickShift) | 1997 cc | 200 hp | 5 | 6-EDC (QuickShift) |
Specifications can vary by market, model year, and equipment package. Use the trim sections below to review the full data for each configuration.
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1.3 TCe (160 hp) 7-EDC 39 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 5.2 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 6 |
| Top speed, km/h | 210 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 8.9 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 1.3 TCe |
|---|---|
| Engine code | H5Ht/HR13 |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1332 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Power, hp | 160 |
| RPM at max power | 5500 |
| Torque, Nm | 270 |
| RPM at max torque | 1800-3750 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4849 |
| Width, mm | 2081 |
| Height, mm | 1463 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2808 |
| Front track, mm | 1614 |
| Rear track, mm | 1609 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1406 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2016 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 51 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.6 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 145 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1868 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 608 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 7-EDC |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission manufacturer | Getrag |
| Automatic transmission | + |
| Transmission country | Germany |
1.8 TCe (225 hp) 7-EDC 40 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 9.6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 6.1 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 7.4 |
| Top speed, km/h | 237 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 7.6 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 1.8 TCe |
|---|---|
| Engine code | M5Pt |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1798 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Power, hp | 225 |
| RPM at max power | 5600 |
| Torque, Nm | 300 |
| RPM at max torque | 1750 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4849 |
| Width, mm | 2081 |
| Height, mm | 1463 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2808 |
| Front track, mm | 1614 |
| Rear track, mm | 1609 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1406 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2016 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 51 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.6 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 145 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1868 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 608 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 7-EDC |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission manufacturer | Getrag |
| Automatic transmission | + |
| Transmission country | Germany |
1.7 Blue dCi (120 hp) 6-speed manual 36 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 4.6 |
|---|---|
| Top speed, km/h | 191 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 11.9 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 1.7 Blue dCi |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1749 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Compression ratio | 15.4:1 |
| Power, hp | 120 |
| RPM at max power | 4000 |
| Torque, Nm | 300 |
| RPM at max torque | 1750 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4849 |
| Width, mm | 2081 |
| Height, mm | 1463 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2808 |
| Front track, mm | 1614 |
| Rear track, mm | 1609 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1406 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2016 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 51 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.6 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 145 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1868 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 608 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission manufacturer | RMR |
1.7 Blue dCi (150 hp) 6-speed manual 36 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 4.6 |
|---|---|
| Top speed, km/h | 210 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 10.5 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 1.7 Blue dCi |
|---|---|
| Engine code | R9N |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1749 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Power, hp | 150 |
| RPM at max power | 3500 |
| Torque, Nm | 340 |
| RPM at max torque | 1750 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4849 |
| Width, mm | 2081 |
| Height, mm | 1463 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2808 |
| Front track, mm | 1614 |
| Rear track, mm | 1609 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1406 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2016 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 51 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.6 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 145 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1868 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 608 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission manufacturer | RMR |
2.0 Blue dCi (160 hp) 6-EDC (QuickShift) 40 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 5.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 4.4 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 4.9 |
| Top speed, km/h | 216 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 9.9 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 2.0 Blue dCi |
|---|---|
| Engine code | M9R |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1997 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Power, hp | 160 |
| RPM at max power | 3750 |
| Torque, Nm | 360 |
| RPM at max torque | 1500 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4849 |
| Width, mm | 2081 |
| Height, mm | 1463 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2808 |
| Front track, mm | 1614 |
| Rear track, mm | 1609 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1406 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2016 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 51 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.6 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 145 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1868 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 608 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-EDC (QuickShift) |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission manufacturer | Getrag |
| Automatic transmission | + |
| Transmission country | Germany |
2.0 Blue dCi (200 hp) 6-EDC (QuickShift) 40 specifications
Specifications
Performance and consumption
| Fuel consumption city, L/100 km | 5.8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway, L/100 km | 4.4 |
| Fuel consumption combined, L/100 km | 4.9 |
| Top speed, km/h | 230 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s | 8.8 |
| Emissions standard | Euro VI |
Engine
| Engine | 2.0 Blue dCi |
|---|---|
| Engine code | M9R |
| Engine type | Internal combustion engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine displacement, cc | 1997 |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves | 16 |
| Turbocharger | + |
| Power, hp | 200 |
| RPM at max power | 3500 |
| Torque, Nm | 400 |
| RPM at max torque | 1750 |
Dimensions
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length, mm | 4849 |
| Width, mm | 2081 |
| Height, mm | 1463 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2808 |
| Front track, mm | 1614 |
| Rear track, mm | 1609 |
| Kerb weight, kg | 1406 |
| Gross weight, kg | 2016 |
| Fuel tank capacity, L | 51 |
| Turning circle, m | 11.6 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 145 |
| Width without mirrors, mm | 1868 |
| Trunk capacity, L | 608 |
Transmission and drive
| Transmission | 6-EDC (QuickShift) |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission manufacturer | Getrag |
| Automatic transmission | + |
| Transmission country | Germany |
Renault Talisman questions
Short answers based on the specifications and photos available in this catalog.
What body style is the 2020 Renault Talisman?
The 2020 Renault Talisman is a D-segment, four-door mid-size sedan with front-wheel drive.
What engines are available in the 2020 Renault Talisman?
Buyers can choose between two turbocharged petrol engines (a 1.3-litre TCe with 160 hp and a 1.8-litre TCe with 225 hp) and two diesel engines (a 1.7-litre Blue dCi with 120 or 150 hp, and a 2.0-litre Blue dCi with 160 or 200 hp).
What transmission options does the Talisman have?
The 1.7-litre diesel comes with a six-speed manual transmission, while the petrol engines feature a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The 2.0-litre diesel utilizes a six-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Does the 2020 Renault Talisman have advanced safety features?
Yes, the Talisman features Level 2 driver assistance technology, including adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capabilities, lane-centering assist, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
What is the boot space of the Renault Talisman?
The 2020 Renault Talisman sedan offers a cargo capacity of 608 litres in its boot.