The Renault Triber has been spied getting tested on
the public roads yet again. The latest pictures of the upcoming MPV have been
shared by Team-BHP forum member Mukund. The Renault Triber is a low-cost
MPV developed especially for developing markets. Special attention has been
paid to the needs of the Indian market, and the length has been restricted to 4
metres for tax reasons accordingly.
In a size that European markets would get a
5-seat MPV focused more on luggage space, this one focuses on maximum passenger
capacity instead and has seats for seven people. The only such model available
in our market today is the Datsun GO+. As in the arch-rival, the third-row of
seats are expected to be suitable only for children.
The fact that the Renault Triber a sub-4 metre MPV
is clearly visible from its dimensions. Also, its stubby overhangs clearly
depict that the company has tried to make use of its restricted length in the
best way possible. Reports say that one of its key features will be unique,
removable third-row seats for extended luggage area. Other highlights will
include projector headlamps, LED DRLs and touchscreen infotainment system with
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and maybe even automatic climate control,
passive keyless entry and an engine start-stop button. It is expected that the
Renault Triber will be much better equipped than the Datsun GO+.
The Renault Triber has been built on a modified
version of the Renault Kwid's CMF-A platform. At launch, it will come powered
with a more powerful (+7 hp) version of the 68 PS 1.0-litre SCe
three-cylinder petrol engine that can be found under the hood of the Kwid and
the redi-GO. It will be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission as standard. A
turbocharged version of the 1.0-litre engine and a 5-speed automated manual
transmission will be introduced by mid-2020. A diesel engine option is not
planned. Expect the Renault Triber's prices to fall in the INR 4.5 - 7 lakh
(ex-showroom) range.
