The Renault Triber is a three-row compact MPV produced by the French car manufacturer Renault through its Indian subsidiary Renault India. It was introduced in India on 19 June 2019 and went on sale in August 2019.
Development
Developed under the body code RBC, Triber is built on top of the CMF-A platform like the Renault Kwid. Despite that, the car is built with over 90 percent new parts not shared with other Renault and Nissan vehicles since it is a larger and wider car in the CMF-A family. Laurens van den Acker, Corporate Design of Groupe Renault said the interior of the car is a miracle and refers it as "a bit of a Leonardo Da Vinci" as it offers three-row seating in a sub-four meter length. This could be achieved by making the bonnet and engine bay as short as possible, making it impossible to fit a diesel engine or any larger petrol engine to the car. The car is also unusually wide for its segment, spanning at 1,739 mm nearly as wide as a C-segment car to maximize cabin space, especially in the second row where three people had to fit comfortably. The stretched wheelbase and the reduced overhang also contributed to the spacious cabin space which Van den Acker claimed is around 3 meter long. One of the difficult part of the development of the Triber is maximizing the head room for the third-row passengers, as the space is usually occupied by the rear hatch door hinge mechanism. The rear part of the roof is raised, allowing more head room and a roof-mounted air conditioner blowers. The roof bump is masked by the roof rail, making it less visible. The car is also designed with a faux-crossover look, which Van den Acker said it gives the car a much tougher stand, and it brings it in an SUV sphere. It would also make the car appeal to consumers in India who prefers high driving position and high ground clearance.
Overview
The Triber is powered by an upgraded version of the Kwid's 999 cc BR10three-cylinderpetrol engine producing at 6,250 rpm and of torque at 3,500 rpm. The transmission options for the Triber are a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automated manual gearbox. The turbocharged 999 cc engine option would be followed later. The Triber has a dual-tone interior colour scheme, a 3.5-inch LCD screeninstrument cluster and an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is larger than the 7.0-inch unit on the Kwid, Lodgy, Duster and Captur. The infotainment system features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with few intelligent functions such as driving-style coaching and driver economy rating. The second row is adjustable horizontally and comes with a reclining and split folding function. There is a dedicated AC vent for the third row of seats, armrests and charging sockets. The third row can be removed altogether to liberate up to of boot space. The top-of-the-line trim of the Triber is fitted with 4 airbags - driver, passenger, and front sides, ABS, rear parking sensors, reverse camera, and a uniquely shaped 15 inch steel wheels covered with five-spoke gunmetal-colored hubcaps that is designed to look like alloy wheels.
Export markets
The Triber is exported to nearby right-hand drive emerging markets such as Indonesia and South Africa. It was introduced in Indonesia on 12 July 2019 and displayed at the 27th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show from 18 to 28 July 2019. Renault received 1,033 bookings for the Triber at the show. The Triber started to be delivered to the customers in March 2020. The top RXZ trim Triber in Indonesia featured 15 inch dual-tone alloy wheels unseen in other markets. Renault also introduced the Triber in South Africa in February 2020.
