Call this a bad decision or an opportunity, the Indian government’s taxation on cars that measure below 4-metres in length has allowed manufacturers to carve out new segments that are specific to the Indian market. It has simply allowed manufacturers to embody different body designs by placing its new products just under the required length – which is under 4-metres here – and price them relatively aggressively too.

Here’s the French-automaker’s take on the sub-4m segment, the Triber, and it’s an MPV. While many have failed to deliver a sub-4m vehicle that seats 7 in the past, Renault’s excellent engineering has allowed them to achieve all this while playing the price card right.

And it doesn’t look ungainly or out of proportion from any angle too. In fact, dare I say, the Triber doesn’t look good. In fact, it almost looks like a compactSUV, which is sure to lure many potential buyers. Another thing to note is a Triber AMT and a Triber with a turbocharged petrol engine is on the cards too, especially the former which was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020. So, here’s all on the Renault Triber. Read on.

Specifications

So, as mentioned above, the RenaultTriber looks like a compact SUV too – well, from certain angles, that is. Upfront is a three-slat chrome grille flanked by projector headlamps. There’s also a skid plate and LED DRLs on the front bumper. Rest of the design is, of course, a typical MPV suit with a slab-sided profile and a vertical tailgate. Dimension-wise, the Triber measures 3,990mm in length, 1,739mm in width, and 1,643mm in height. The kerb weight for the base-spec variant is 947kg. The ground clearance is also good at 182mm.

Under the hood, the Triber features a 1.0-litre three-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine good for 71bhp and 96Nm of torque. It only comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. As said above, expect an AMT gearbox and a turbo petrol engine to make it to the Triber soon. Renault officials say that the Triber gets a small 1.0-litre engine not only to keep the costs in check but also to keep the bonnet short. Sufficed to say, the engine does work well for a car the size of a Triber. Don’t expect it to be thrilling or enthusiastic, though.

Mileage

Since it packs in a small capacity engine, the Triber is extremely frugal for a car that’s almost 4-metres in length. As per ARAI, the Triber is good for 20.5km/l of mileage. Expect the soon to be launched, AMT version of the Triber to be identically frugal too.

Features

While it may not be the most feature-packed MPV, the Renault Triber has a decent equipment list for the price. The top-spec RXZ variant you see here comes equipped with a fully-digital instrument cluster, push-button start with keyless entry, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple Carplay/Android Auto, electronically-adjustable ORVMs, projector lamps, and LED DRLs. Climate control and steering-mounted audio controls remain to be a part of our Wishlist.

Colours

The Triber, as of early-2020, comes in five shades, namely, Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Electric Blue, Fiery Red,       and Metal Mustard. The Triber looks the most exuberant in the Metal Mustard and Fiery Red colours, but it’s the Ice Cool White and Moonlight Silver shades that remain to be the safest option.

Brochure

All the details regarding the Renault Triber, namely, the engine, specifications, variant wise equipment, colours, dimensions, interiors, and exterior details are extensively covered in the brochure.

Variants and Prices

As of early-2020, the Renault Triber is available infour variants, all with the petrol-manual configuration. The prices start at Rs. 4.95 lakhs for the RXE petrol variant going all the way up to Rs. 6.49 lakhs for the RXZ petrol variant (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi). For the variant-wise on-road prices, visit us at autoX.

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