Renault Triber

The Renault Triber carries a refreshing design which is well-proportioned and looks smart from most angles. The design is complemented with the dual-tone color choices and also the LED indicators for the ORVMs alongside. The Renault Triber looks pleasing on the road, especially up front, while the rear gets attractive tail lamps as well. The overall slant and stance are neatly done by the company. Customers in the segment may appreciate the Renault Triber for its looks. 

The Renault Triber comes with a naturally aspirated 1.0 litre engine that makes 71 BHP and 96 Nm of maximum torque. It also gets 5-speed manual and AMT choices for buyers. The AMT offers good performance while driving in the city, with more performance around the middle and bottom and overtaking is also easier. On the highway, the Renault Triber may feel slightly underpowered. The engine does not come with the necessary punch for swiftly overtaking other vehicles and it does require more work at your end. The CVT option with the 1.0 litre turbo engine from the Renault Kiger will be a welcome addition to the Triber. 

• Petrol Manual- 20 kmpl
• Petrol Automatic- 18.2 kmpl 

The Renault Triber offers reasonably good handling and comfort. Drivability is also good along with overall visibility. It has tuned the suspension system neatly and the car can take potholes and rough roads seamlessly in most cases. However, the Triber can sometimes feel a little sluggish over rough patches. Overall, the driving and handling experience of the Renault Triber is good enough for buyers in this segment. 

The interiors of the Renault Triber are extremely spacious with four modes for seating along with several combinations as well. There is good seating in the third row and this surpasses expectations of what it could have been at this price point. The Triber also comes with steering mounted controls and height adjustment for the driver’s seat. There is also an 8-inch touch screen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There is also an LED instrument console with a push start/stop button and cooled central console storage. Wireless phone charging could have been included for the Triber as well. Overall space is decent, especially in the second row. 

The Renault Triber comes with the 8-inch infotainment unit with a touch screen and wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. There is an LED instrument console along with cooled storage and the push start/stop button alongside. 

The Renault Triber comes with four airbags, ABS with EBD, and a rear view camera. The Triber got four stars in its Global NCAP crash tests. 

The Renault Triber comes with four variants including the attractively priced RXE which comes with basic features like electric power steering, air conditioner, front power windows, ABS, dual airbags, rear parking sensors, speed alert systems, and seatbelt reminder. The RXL comes with tilt adjust for the steering wheel column, Bluetooth and USB audio system, second AC unit and 2^nd and 3^rd row air conditioning vents along with remote central locking, body colored door handles and outside mirrors with full wheel covers. The RXT comes with rear and front skid plates, electrically adjustable outside mirrors, roof rails, rear power windows, the touch screen infotainment unit with connectivity features, cooled lower glove box, 12-volt power socket, and more. The RXZ comes with additional equipment like LED DRLs, two side airbags and two tweeters along with the smart access card, reverse camera, push-button start, rear wiper and defogger and the third row power socket. The RXE is basic while the RXL does not get as many features as well. The RXT is the value pick in this regard. The RXZ offers more safety features and you can consider it if you have the budget. 

The Renault Triber competes with the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga in its petrol guise along with the Datsun Go+ and there are other hatchback cars at this price point including the Maruti Suzuki WagonR and Ford Figo that may compete with it as well. The Ertiga is the only one without a sub-4m length here and the biggest car in the category. Yet, the Triber is a wider vehicle while being the widest and longest compact car. The boot space of the Triber is impressive and the WagonR is the tallest overall. The Triber has the least-powerful engine in the category. The Triber does have an advantage in terms of its price. It makes for a good overall package in terms of the features and space that you get.

The Renault Triber comes with an aggressive price tag, multiple seating options and good space, along with decent features and looks. This makes it a compelling option for the money. It offers excellent value for buyers while being compact enough to maneuver in tight spaces. It is a great city option especially if you have a big family or need to transport more people on a regular basis. If Renault can equip the Triber with the turbo petrol engine and CVT combination from the Kiger, then it will transform into an even more appealing proposition for buyers. 

Also, check out our in-depth Review: Renault Triber AMT Review.