Renault released today the first pictures of its upcoming Talisman Estate, a version that is predicted to sell better than the 4-door sedan in European markets. And while it’s altogether a sleek design, the rear has some design elements that remind me of the unfortunate Lincoln MKT – the favorite donor car for American hearses. The up-kick in the rear window line, which exaggerates the rear haunches, as well as the semi-wraparound rear light… it probably is unfair to the sleek new Renault, and I wish it all the best in face of the decline of the Laguna, but hey – you can’t fight first impressions!
