Renault Triber : Official Review

letsgo2016 · 1st June 2021, 15:00

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Originally Posted by Aish_4761

4 Starts to the Triber!

On an impressive note, Renault Triber scored 4 stars when put to a crash test with the following features:
1. Dual Air Bags
2. ABS and EBD
3. Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner
4. Front Seat Belt Reminder
5. Rear Parking Sensors and Speed Alert.

Going by the price range, the number of safety features and the crash test rating, Renault is doing good for its Indian buyers; I wonder what is making other market-leading brands not follow the same!

However, the Body Shell was rated to be UNSTABLE.

Take a look at the test your self folks:

https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=FpOVIvNNiE8

Body Shell Unstable seems common across this 7-seater segment. Even the Ertiga which was rated 3 stars - body shell was rated as Unstable.

Even the Tiago had Unstable. Only exception is Altroz which was stable.

giri1.8 · 1st June 2021, 15:12

Unbelievable performance from the Triber, that too with such a cramped engine bay. Only thing left to do is get it with the superb 1.0L turbo.

ganadrive16 · 2nd June 2021, 08:17

This result should put a silence in the mouths of people who have been bashing this to be an unsafe platform. Time for the common Indian to wake up and choose cars/brands wisely, rather than blindly falling trap to the "kitna deti hai" and "feature loaded"

letsgo2016 · 2nd June 2021, 11:16

The 4 Star Safety rating has really shaken me ! I was very much interested with Triber to purchase as my 5.5 year Old Alto-800 which was at 23k Odo started to show Rusting at multiple places due to Sea Breeze (My house is pretty near the beach at Chennai)

I had a 7L OTR target in Chennai and was really motivated to purchase RXL variant. Except for the Engine it was an awesome package. On the flip side there was lot of reviews on Youtube by Desi guys who were commenting on various issues / poor build quality etc. Finally purchased Tiago just because of 4 Star rating as within my budget nothing else was fitting in. (Just 2 months back

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Had this 4 star rating thing came on earlier I would have been a proud owner of Triber

Waiting for 1.0L Turbo on Triber which would be killer

pseudo_coder · 31st July 2021, 19:00

Any news on the turbo version launch? I am planning to purchase soon, but would definitely wait for the turbo version if it's coming in a few months.

Sanidhya mukund · 13th August 2021, 19:17

A friend of mine had asked me to recommend him a practical car for city runs. Since his budget was around 8 lakhs and he needed loads of boot space, I suggested him the Renault Triber. However, he did some research on the car and found 6 videos of the car going up in flames! He asked me what the cause could be, but I wasn’t sure, so posting these here. He likes the car but is scared about going ahead with it. Would it be safe for him to proceed? I had personally never heard of any such issues on the Triber. I have told him that this could be due to shoddy electrical modifications or aftermarket CNG kits. I believe the large boot space could encourage a lot of people to buy the Triber for installing CNG kits, but I am just taking a guess here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JuIDMBXrCw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVv3Rw1Jmrc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRgSsxeRsfs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyAaQp0X6EI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEJCCIOBj40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V0PY9UspxY

jnanesh · 9th September 2021, 12:10

We've booked a Triber RXL AMT and I was looking at the accessories list and saw an engine guard option and was wondering if it was a good option and if any Triber owners on the forum have opted to fit the engine guard?

I was concerned that squirrels and rats might find the floor of the engine guard as a place to build a "nest" or whatever it is they build.

Any suggestions/tips would be much appreciated.

Apologies about the poor image quality, it was the only one I could find.

AdityaDeane · 17th September 2021, 20:14

Not sure about the authenticity, but there is a news article about spotting of Triber Turbo variant

https://www.carblogindia.com/exclusi...CM9j_uI4N_k_Q8

AdityaDeane · 19th September 2021, 09:08

Another hidden feature of the Triber I got to notice recently. Even our Official Review didn't capture this minute detail.

https://youtu.be/ELigSYX05S4

Anti-Pinch Window on the Driver side.

mooza · 19th September 2021, 12:13

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Originally Posted by AdityaDeane

Another hidden feature of the Triber I got to notice recently. Even our Official Review didn't capture this minute detail.

Thanks @AdityaDeane, is the Anti-pinch power window feature available only in the top end RXZ variant?

I have been considering the RXL AMT variant, since it offers 3rd row AC vents, which is important for me.

AdityaDeane · 19th September 2021, 12:30

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Originally Posted by mooza

Thanks @AdityaDeane, is the Anti-pinch power window feature available only in the top end RXZ variant?

I have been considering the RXL AMT variant, since it offers 3rd row AC vents, which is important for me.

I have asked my viewers to let me know in the comments section if it is available in other variants also or not, but haven't heard back from anyone till now. Will update here if they confirm the availability of this in other variants also.

jnanesh · 20th September 2021, 12:33

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Originally Posted by mooza

I have been considering the RXL AMT variant, since it offers 3rd row AC vents, which is important for me.

You might want to consider booking one soon, if you're particular on the RXL variant, because Renault now offers second and third row AC vents only on the RXT variant.

callmeneo · 29th September 2021, 10:47

I test drove this car as a part of the selection process for my extended family.
Was really impressed the value proposition it offers.

For <10 lakhs on-road you get a very usable 3rd row.

A very tractable engine to putter around town even with a full load.

Can be taken on the highway and is sprightly till 90 kmph. And not to forget its 4 star rating which kind of gives you a peace of mind.

Awesome suspension setup. Though not Duster level , but much better than most of the cars I drove. A very comfortable car to be driven around in.

I felt it was quicker off the block than the Kiger which I drove back to back (will update my points on the Kiger in its thread).

Maybe because of the better lower end torque in Triber and of course the turbo wouldn't have spooled up in the Kiger yet. And the engine is extremely frugal too.

The dash doesn't look cheap at all even though it has hard plastics all around. The dual glove boxes are a USP too.

The middle row which is adjustable for track and angle are comfortable too.

I am 5'11 and i was comfortable sitting in the 3rd row too.

The AC vents , Head Unit look good too. If i had to nitpick then it would be the speedo cluster. Looks a bit cheap. Sad fonts and dull display.

Overall a very impressive and likeable car.

Got to know from an acquaintance that the turbo might not come soon as they haven's localized the engine yet and its still imported from Indonesia for the Kiger(not sure though) and hence will push up the cost of Triber turbo by a fair margin which will kill off its value proposition.

If I were in a market then I would go for the AMT version, remove the 3rd row, Fold the 2nd row and then put in a bed for half the width ,load up the other half and go on a tour around India.

AdityaDeane · 11th October 2021, 07:18

Here's a video about the Bonnet Lock change being done via a recall issued by Renault India in August 2021.

https://youtu.be/22ne2GFxTdM

The video is in Hindi, but the photos of the step by step process, and added captions make it self explanatory for non Hindi speaking people as well.

Aakash118 · 14th October 2021, 16:14

Hi all, we are looking to add Triber to our garage. I feel this car can be quite comfortable for long journeys without costing too much. Can the existing owners please tell how much can we recline the front co passenger seat. Is something loke this possible- https://www.team-bhp.com/carpics/201...-crysta-08.jpg ? I believe that this setup really give you that proper bed mode without compromising on safety.

1st June 2021, 15:12	#107
giri1.8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,763 Thanked: 4,766 Times	Re: Renault Triber : Official Review Unbelievable performance from the Triber, that too with such a cramped engine bay. Only thing left to do is get it with the superb 1.0L turbo.
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2nd June 2021, 08:17	#108
ganadrive16 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chennai Posts: 26 Thanked: 67 Times	This result should put a silence in the mouths of people who have been bashing this to be an unsafe platform. Time for the common Indian to wake up and choose cars/brands wisely, rather than blindly falling trap to the "kitna deti hai" and "feature loaded"
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2nd June 2021, 11:16	#109
letsgo2016 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chennai Posts: 24 Thanked: 20 Times	Re: Renault Triber : Official Review The 4 Star Safety rating has really shaken me ! I was very much interested with Triber to purchase as my 5.5 year Old Alto-800 which was at 23k Odo started to show Rusting at multiple places due to Sea Breeze (My house is pretty near the beach at Chennai) I had a 7L OTR target in Chennai and was really motivated to purchase RXL variant. Except for the Engine it was an awesome package. On the flip side there was lot of reviews on Youtube by Desi guys who were commenting on various issues / poor build quality etc. Finally purchased Tiago just because of 4 Star rating as within my budget nothing else was fitting in. (Just 2 months back ) Had this 4 star rating thing came on earlier I would have been a proud owner of Triber Waiting for 1.0L Turbo on Triber which would be killer
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31st July 2021, 19:00	#110
pseudo_coder BHPian Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Pune Posts: 561 Thanked: 1,042 Times	Re: Renault Triber : Official Review Any news on the turbo version launch? I am planning to purchase soon, but would definitely wait for the turbo version if it's coming in a few months.
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9th September 2021, 12:10	#112
jnanesh BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Chennai Posts: 25 Thanked: 69 Times	Re: Renault Triber : Official Review We've booked a Triber RXL AMT and I was looking at the accessories list and saw an engine guard option and was wondering if it was a good option and if any Triber owners on the forum have opted to fit the engine guard? I was concerned that squirrels and rats might find the floor of the engine guard as a place to build a "nest" or whatever it is they build. Any suggestions/tips would be much appreciated. Apologies about the poor image quality, it was the only one I could find. Attached Thumbnails
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17th September 2021, 20:14	#113
AdityaDeane Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Manali Dehradun Posts: 1,294 Thanked: 4,064 Times	Re: Renault Triber : Official Review Not sure about the authenticity, but there is a news article about spotting of Triber Turbo variant https://www.carblogindia.com/exclusi...CM9j_uI4N_k_Q8
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29th September 2021, 10:47	#118
callmeneo BHPian Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: KA03/KL09/MH12 Posts: 319 Thanked: 543 Times	Re: Renault Triber : Official Review I test drove this car as a part of the selection process for my extended family. Was really impressed the value proposition it offers. For <10 lakhs on-road you get a very usable 3rd row. A very tractable engine to putter around town even with a full load. Can be taken on the highway and is sprightly till 90 kmph. And not to forget its 4 star rating which kind of gives you a peace of mind. Awesome suspension setup. Though not Duster level , but much better than most of the cars I drove. A very comfortable car to be driven around in. I felt it was quicker off the block than the Kiger which I drove back to back (will update my points on the Kiger in its thread). Maybe because of the better lower end torque in Triber and of course the turbo wouldn't have spooled up in the Kiger yet. And the engine is extremely frugal too. The dash doesn't look cheap at all even though it has hard plastics all around. The dual glove boxes are a USP too. The middle row which is adjustable for track and angle are comfortable too. I am 5'11 and i was comfortable sitting in the 3rd row too. The AC vents , Head Unit look good too. If i had to nitpick then it would be the speedo cluster. Looks a bit cheap. Sad fonts and dull display. Overall a very impressive and likeable car. Got to know from an acquaintance that the turbo might not come soon as they haven's localized the engine yet and its still imported from Indonesia for the Kiger(not sure though) and hence will push up the cost of Triber turbo by a fair margin which will kill off its value proposition. If I were in a market then I would go for the AMT version, remove the 3rd row, Fold the 2nd row and then put in a bed for half the width ,load up the other half and go on a tour around India.
	(2) Thanks

14th October 2021, 16:14	#120
Aakash118 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Saharanpur Posts: 167 Thanked: 440 Times	Re: Renault Triber : Official Review Hi all, we are looking to add Triber to our garage. I feel this car can be quite comfortable for long journeys without costing too much. Can the existing owners please tell how much can we recline the front co passenger seat. Is something loke this possible- https://www.team-bhp.com/carpics/201...-crysta-08.jpg ? I believe that this setup really give you that proper bed mode without compromising on safety.
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