Renault Talisman (LFD/KFD). 2015 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, 1461 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC), 1598 cm³ diesel, 1618 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC). Sharing the CMF-CD platform with the Espace V, Talisman took its name from both a Renault show car and the large Samsung SM7 (L47)-based saloon on sale in China. More Germanic looks, in an effort to challenge the likes of the Volkswagen Passat (B8). LHD only, with four-wheel steering and active dampers among the high-tech features. Extra 59 mm in width compared with outgoing Laguna, with Talisman reaching 1,870 mm; wheelbase a generous 2,810 mm, both matching SM7. French Talisman 20 mm lower than SM7, at 1,460 mm. Estate shown August 2015.

Manufacturing location: Douai, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France

Marque: Renault | Model: Renault Talisman | Predecessor: Renault Laguna 3