Wednesday, March 21, 2018

22Te c h n o l o g y

Established 1961

By Ben Garcia

KUWAIT: Driving is always fun when you have agreat car! Kuwait Times test-drove the French-madeRenault Talisman for a few days, and the experiencewas different! Imagine driving a classy, high qualityand luxury car - this is exactly the feeling one getswhile cruising in the 2018 Talisman. One of manyunique features Talisman is proud of is the built-inmassage apparatus on the seats for relaxation. Drivingwhile your seats are massaging you can be really com-forting and soothing! Select the way you want to bemassaged - hard or soft. It is electrically adjustableand can store up to six personalized positions.

The seat also has anti-whiplash head restraints tolimit head and neck injuries. Known for its sporty edgeand flair for luxurious rides, the Talisman can indeedsatisfy one’s craving for the best car. Designed to fulfillcustomers’ drive for the perfect blend between comfortand high performance on the road, the dynamic sedanhas almost all what isdesired in a vehicle.

The Talisman alsoproud of its latest on-board multimedia systems- seamlessly built into thedashboard, the new, intu-itive and connectedtouchscreen tablet letsyou manage all the func-tions of your car. Thetouchscreen monitorserves as interactivemedia system while driv-ing. Talisman also offers a keyless entry, and only atouch of a button and pushing the brake will start thecar automatically. The key seems like nothing but anaccessory!

Is it hard for you to parallel park? Let the Easy ParkAssist Pack take control of the steering wheel. It meas-ures the available space and works out your line ofapproach. All you have to do is manage the accelerator,brakes and gear. With front, rear and side sensors plusa rear-view camera, you have all-round, 360º protec-tion against impacts with obstacles and other vehicles.

The car is available in multiple colors, but the redand black models are quite attractive and elegant. Theinterior is truly classy too. The Talisman includes pow-er steering, power windows, electric mirrors withdemisting function, central locking, keyless entry,automatic dual zone A/C with rear vents, automatic

wipers, steering wheel with audio/Bluetooth/voicecommand controls, multi-information display, fabricseats, 4.2-inch screen with AM/FM, USB, AUX, audiostreaming via Bluetooth and voice command/recogni-tion for phone..

Offering well-balanced and generous volume, theTalisman serves as the right fit for customers seekingoptimal practicality, enjoyment and premium led expe-riences through its electronic damper control for out-standing on-road dynamics, a class-leading energyTCe 190 turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine,with 190hp on tap and fuel consumption and CO2emissions of as low as 17 km/liter and 139 g/kmrespectively.

Also, reflecting the Renault Talisman’s modern styleis its elegant 18-inch wheel rims and refined chromeside fins with a lighting signature that weaves togetherthe impermeable reach of the LED pure vision head-lights and the distinctive style of the C-shaped daytimelights. The narrow taillights slice their way onto the

trunk lid and not onlyembellish the derriere,but also give promi-nence to the Renaultinsignia.

With a special focuson personal well-being, the Talismanoffers a spacious cabinwith perforated, quilt-ed leather seats thatcontain the class’smost comprehensivelist of functions (air

conditioning, massage function, heating, ventilation) inthe front and a boot of a capacity of 608dm3 (VDA)combined with a sleek exterior profile. Moreover, thevehicle contains an 8.7-inch touchscreen display,exclusive BOSE surround sound with 13 speakers , col-or head-up display, a 7-inch digital instrument display,easy hands-free trunk access, smart hands-free entrysystem and a comprehensive range of driver aidsincluding hands-free parking and blind spot warning.

Ensuring a customizable and intense driving expe-rience, the Talisman guarantees a convenientlyaccessible Multi-Sense technology and an intuitiveR-link 2 tablet that offers a big-screen multimediafeel and full control of the on-board technology.Drivers can engage the car in accordance to theirmood by simply choosing one of five different modes- from sport to comfort.

All-new Renault Talisman 2018 offers quality, safety and luxury

The new car revolutionizes the executive sedan class

The fun-to-drivesedan comes at

an affordable price