New rival of Camry appears in Vietnam

The D-segment sedan is equipped with many features and high technology, stylish exterior, expected to launch at VIMS 2016 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Renault Talisman, a new name in the D-class sedan segment in the Vietnamese market, the French car will compete with familiar names such as Toyota Camry, Mazda6, Hyundai Sonata.

Renault's signature European design, the Talisman features Pure Vision LED headlights and stylish LED taillights. The exterior comes in eight paint colors and features 17-inch alloy wheels. The car is 4,850 mm long, 1,870 mm wide, 1,460 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,810 mm.

Renault Talisman - new D-segment sedan in Vietnam.>>Detailed photos

The highlight of Talisman is the interior, the driver's seat has integrated massage function and electric adjustment with 6 memory positions. 2-zone automatic air conditioning system, air vents for the rear seats. HUD display screen.

The Multi-Sense system on the Talisman offers 4 driving modes (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Neutral) and a personalized driving mode Perso. 4-color interior backlight. The dashboard integrates a 7-inch LCD digital screen. The R-Link 2 infotainment system is integrated on an 8.7-inch vertical touch screen in the center of the dashboard. R-Link 2 is like a personal tablet. Tomtom 3D navigation, the car supports most current connection standards.

Talisman uses a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged TCe engine with 190 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 260 Nm at 2,500 rpm. 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Safety features on the French sedan include ABS, EBD, BA brakes. Smart cruise control system, ESP electronic balance, HSA hill start assist, TCS traction control. EPA automatic parking system, OSP speed warning, BSW blind spot warning, LDW lane departure warning, front/rear parking sensors, rear camera, 6 airbags.

Talisman's interior.

According to plan, Renault will introduce Talisman to Vietnamese customers at the 2016 International Auto Show, an event taking place at the end of October in Ho Chi Minh City, and the selling price will be announced at the same time.

Besides Talisman, Renault Vietnam also distributes Latitude, Keleos, Duster, Megane and Sandero Stepway.

According to VNE