The public debut of the new model will take place at the Geneva Motor Show. In Europe, sales of the restyled model should begin this summer. In Russia, the Talisman family is not sold.
The car received a new radiator grille, a fin antenna, modified bumpers and LED optics. Customers are also offered 17-, 18- and 19-inch wheels. Among the new body colors: Baltic Grey, Vintage Red and Highland Grey. The interior features an electrochromic mirror, wireless charging, a new 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, enlarged cup holders and a 9.3-inch touchscreen for the multimedia system.
The driver also gained access to a semi-autonomous Level 2 system. The technology can keep the car in its lane at speeds up to 160 km/h.
The engine range of the updated Talisman includes a 1.3-liter petrol turbo engine. The output of the unit is 160 horsepower. The older versions of the car are equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine. The power of this engine is 225 horsepower. The same unit is used in the Renault Megane RS and Alpine A110.
In addition, the restyled model can be purchased with a 1.7-liter four-cylinder dCi diesel engine with 120 or 150 horsepower. Customers will also be offered a 2.0-liter Blue dCi engine with 160 or 200 horsepower. The car still offers the 4Control all-wheel steering chassis.
