The Sport Tourer Renault Talisman is not at all, one in a familiares- -the category of cars, as it is groundbreaking in design, equipment and its outstanding 4Control system that brings him much agility.

The Spanish Royal Academy of Language defines exceptional as an adjective that defines what sand apart from the ordinary, or it is occurring rarely. Hence the, Renault Talisman Sport Tourer (The familiar version of the Renault Talisman, see all versions of this car) can justly be regarded as an exceptional saloon, not only by the good use of interior space but, above all, to incorporate a four-wheel steering system which not only increases their agility in running, but also seems to make it smaller when parking or maneuvering in narrow by decreasing its turning diameter 0.8 m and leave it at a more than reasonable 11.3m between walls streets.

This single fact makes disassociate the Renault Talisman Sport Tourer within a complex category as they are cars with bodywork family, which it has grown from what aspired families a few years ago to be in sharp decline, beset by the thrust of the MPVs and the SUV, much to improve the dynamic behavior of these and will allow lower costs of use. To try to reverse the trend, too have developed a distinctive practices increasingly familiar body, attractive and be successful from the point of view of design as Renault Talisman Sport Tourer, the heir to a tradition begun in Renault (See all new Renault cars) more than three decades ago, even before the appearance of R18 remembered. In this case, the trunk allows capacity 535 liters under the awning and folding down the seats, which can be done from the boot, allow load objects from more than 2 m long.

He Renault Talisman Sport Tourer no difference in dimensions enormous against -es saloon less than 2 cm longer and height difference to the bars must achacarla trunk rather than an increase in the ceiling. Of course, changing body implies an improvement in the Headroom rear passenger, It is passing very prominent 95 cm valid for People of 1.9 m tall can travel in that area with some comfort. It is also the cause of deterioration in the aerodynamic coefficient (0.3 versus 0.27 for the sedan). This, however, does not mean that travel is going to be uncomfortable or annoying. Quite the opposite. And is that with just over 70 dB (decibels) traveling at 140 km / h, the Talisman is very good; It is at the head of the segment, according to our data loudness. What a pity that so perceivable sound at idle worsening sensations when moving off!

The dynamism of Renault Sport Tourer 1.6 dCi Talisman 130

The tested version Renault Talisman Sport Tourer -the Diesel 1.6 dCi 130– It is with its 130 hp announced, the intermediate option between the base 110 and the most powerful 1.6 twin turbo and 160 hp we tested on their day. But it is also the most balanced as It offers enough power for most cases, a savings of 1,200 euros against the most powerful and adds the ability to choose between automatic or manual, with subsequent saving of 1,800 euros.

True, the 130 CV puts him in a position of some advantage over those who are around 120 hp and inferiority to have their intermediate level 150. So the question of whether they are sufficient 130 hp is logical. And the truth is yes. 99% of the population, 99% of the time will not need that difference of two seconds WOT you need to go 1000 meters leaving standing (33 seconds) … nor do many drivers would know before the fear of damage mechanics. In our days consumption and how to recover speed have replaced the “Grand Prix semaphore”, especially in a family car, and these two aspects Talisman amply meets and spends almost half a liter less than its 160 hp version (5.4 l / 100 km in average consumption verified by our Technical Center) And most of its rivals, and is able to pull it its short sixth gear (55 km / h) at any time if we want to keep the driving speed, avoiding having to reduce speed before crowning the steep slopes toughest highway or overtaking face a two-way road.

Our test unit Renault Talisman Sport Tourer It was equipped with Piloted suspension damping (550 euros) and 4Control system (1,100 euros) for steering wheels, two elements that define the character of Talisman as much as driving sensations it conveys. Thus, we can move from noticing loose in extension, body bouncing gently when passing over bumps in comfort mode curve, a strong and well established, with very little body roll when cornering at high speed. This is behavior that would correspond to a sporty version if you select the Sport mode Multi Sense. If we also add one excellent brake system performance (72.2 meters to stop from 140 km / h), we have a very balanced package in which the frame is even above the engine and whose brakes deserve a mention for their stopping distances.

Is it the Sport Tourer Renault Talisman what cost?

The 32,000 euros of Sport Tourer dCi Renault Talisman 130 hp Zen Energy with manual gearbox are a drain and turn it into a delicious machine must be added almost another 2,000, a very high cost but it is fair to recognize how in these conditions we will have to change a spacious car with a big trunk if we load up roof, running enough and has a low cost of use because it consumes little and, for fans to keep the car for a long time, it should be noted that their distribution is by chain, which will save the change belt of distribution. If we add the driveability and the uniqueness of its 4Control system 4-wheel steering is necessary to conclude that not only the Talisman is a different car with personality, but provides additional driving off the ground and not sag in price competition against the powerful. It is therefore interesting and outstanding.