Positioning itself as an affordable people mover and a proper 7-seater, the Renault Triber has been launched today. To be sold in four variants – RxE, RxL, RxT and RxZ, the Triber has been priced at INR 4.95 lakh, INR 5.49 lakh, INR 5.99 lakh and INR 6.49 lakh (All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi), respectively. The good looking Renault will only be available with a single engine-gearbox combination.
Powering the MPV is a 1.0-litre, naturally-aspirated, 3-cylinder petrol engine which also powers the Kwid. In its pumped up state of tune, the motor cranks out 72 HP and 92 Nm of torque, mated with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The car’s’ fuel economy has been rated for 20 km/l by ARAI. The strong points of the Triber include the fact that unlike its rival, the Datsun Go+, it offers comfortable seating space for 7 adults with the third row up.
However, the third-row seats can either be folded or removed completely, to leverage more space inside the cabin. In terms of boot space, with the third-row in operation, the car offers 84 litres. However, with the seats removed completely to release a massive 625 litres of space. Built especially for Indian conditions, the Triber stands 182 mm above the ground.
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In terms of features, the Triber comes fitted with things like an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, LED DRLs, projector headlamps, an all-digital instrument cluster, AC vents for all three rows, a cooled armrest box, keyless entry, push-button start/stop, power windows, and a rear wash-wipe system. Standard safety equipment on all variants includes ABS, dual airbags, reverse parking sensors, and three-point seatbelts for all rows.
The Renault Triber isn’t positioned as an out-n-out MPV and presents itself as a unique choice for those in the market for hatchbacks like the Grand i10, WagonR, Tata Tiago, etc. Offering more cabin space, boot space and the option to seat 7 or carry more luggage, the Triber is an exciting alternative to B-segment hatchbacks. However, those who look at it as a proper MPV are slightly disappointed with the engine of choice. For those, Renault could offer a more powerful version of this motor, paired with an AMT gearbox at a later stage.
