Review by J@ck : Renault Triber (Budget MPV)

 

“ Renault Triber …  !  So this is the car trying to be a lot of things,  it's trying to be SUV , and MPV and easy to drive hatch, and sort of luggage van. So has Renault pulled off an almost impossible task and that too at an affordable price . Triber’s design is quite well balanced upfront it does appear quite similar to the Kwid but with a hint of Capture in it.”

                   Renault  launched TRIBER in India on August 2019 and since it has created much curiosity among automobile circle, but economic slowdown and pandemic have work against its sales figure and popularity. The sleek projector headlamps with the LED DRLs gives it a modern appearance you've got four skid plates and cladding for that rugged look and vile 182 mm ground clearance . May not be setting benchmarks it's plenty for our roads the bump in the roofline and the extended rear section makes it look a bit like a MPV and that feeling lingers at the rear as well and you wish it had a bit more muscle the straightforward dashboard design is functional and quality levels are not about the quid on the features front it's got just about enough this includes four airbags a touchscreen infotainment system a start/stop button and dedicated AC vents for the second and a third row. There are misses too such as the steering mounted controls, passive keyless entry, driver seat height adjustment, fog lamps and automatic climate control. On the space front the front two rows are adequately spacious 4-6 footers but the USP is the third row and that we think is best left to kids because of the limited room. On offer if you intend on using the third row know that boot space is next to nothing but fold it away and you get a massive 625 litre boot at your disposal. Renault Triber gets a 1 liter engine that makes 72 PS of power and 96 Nmof torque. Unlike the kwid the Triber gets variable valve timing (VVT), that gives it some extra punch. Transmission options will include a 5-speed manual as well as an EMT.

 It’s a value for money deal, what you get is a car that is practical and has unique features like it offers a third row option. So you get a seven seater for this price and also equipment wise it's not too bad. Here are some factor’s should be considered before comparing it with the rivals. :

 ·         Renault has launched Triber at Rs 4.95-6.49 lakh Ex showroom. It cost just as much as a normal  Hatchback would cost.

 ·         The Triber is built on Renault’s modular CMF-A+ platform that also underpins the Kwid hatchback It measures 3,990mm in length, 1,739mm in width, 1,643mm in height and 2,636mm in wheelbase so it’s a fairly substantial car, even among sub-four-metre models.

 ·         The Triber is one of two compact (under 4m) seven-seater offerings in the Indian market; the other being the Datsun Go+  With all seats in place, the Triber's boot space is all of 84 litres. However, the rear-most seats can be removed altogether, increasing luggage room to an impressive 625 litres.

 ·         Besides the SUV-like styling, the Triber's 182mm of ground clearance also helps the model look more muscular, Rear LOOK of Renault Triber.

 ·         Top-spec Tribers feature an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality a digital instrument cluster AC vents in all three rows, a cooled centre box, keyless entry, push-button start/stop on outside power windows, projector headlamps with LED DRLs and a rear wash-wiper.

 ·         In terms of safety, all variants of Tribers come with three-point seat belts on all rows, ABS, reverse parking sensors and at least two airbags Additionally, top-spec variants get the added safety of front-side airbags and a rear parking camera. 

       "Decent ammount of Head-room & Leg-room in 2nd row as well as 3rd row."                       

 The seven-seat model is available in four variants and comes with one engine and one gearbox. Powering the Renault Triber is an upgraded version of the Kwid’s 1.0-litre (BR10), three-cylinder petrol engine It makes 72 hp and 96 N-m of torque and comes paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard . The ARAI-rated mileage for this engine-gearbox combination is 20kpl. Renault is expected to introduce a turbocharged version of the 1.0-litre petrol engine at a later stage and an AMT gearbox option. The 1.0-litre petrol motor is BS4-compliant and will be upgraded to BS6-spec before the April 2020 deadline. The French brand hopes that the Triber's compact size, spacious interiors and flexible seating configurations, coupled with the price, will help draw buyers from similar-size B segment hatchbacks. The Triber will retail from Renault India's network that comprises of over 350 outlets. And surely grow its presence over indian roads.

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