Renault Triber: In an era where the market is ruled by expensive-to-own SUVs, Renault has provided a much-needed alternative in the Triber – one that truly has a 7-seater body at a price range that was hard to believe in the segment.
This pathbreaking product effortlessly meets everyday practical needs of Indian families, also living up to budget expectations in a way no other automobile can.
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Renault Triber Smart Space Engineering
The Triber is a neat answer to that age-old question of fitting seven bodies comfortably in as little space as possible. Rather than trying to hide its intended use, the exterior makes no pretense, but instead celebrates its utilitarian job by being designed in a way that optimizes the availability of interior space.
At the front is Renault’s signature family grille with modern looking headlamp clusters on either side which give the Megane a sense of modern appeal with no clutter.
Side views also show clever packaging, as a longish wheelbase allows third-row seating without an overly long overall length. Rocking an SUV stance and the all-important ground clearance that’s useful on rough roads that those same family members enjoy, yet provides an easy in/out for youngsters far more youthful (and far less frail) than you. Roof rails add style and function for carrying some luggage, why not?
Behind, there are sensible touches like a wide-opening tailgate, so you can load it, even with the third row in use. Its taillights are new too with vertical orientation which place it taller by giving a more upright stance than that of traditional hatchbacks.
Inside Job: Modular Mixing
Renault Triber The space management inside the Triber is where the product really shines. The cabin features highly versatile seating arrangements, from two-seat cargo hauler, to seven-passenger transportation, and anything in-between.
The second-row seats have individual slides and reclines allowing passengers to bargain over legroom with the third row — a level of versatility usually found, at a much higher price, in other vehicles.
Especially notable is the third row, which offers liveable space as opposed to the emergency-guest-seating that crams many other compact seven-seaters. Not for adult long-haul comfort, but useable by kids and the odd adult for short journeys.
Storage solutions show practical intelligence as many slots are distributed throughout the cabin. Cooling feature in upper glovebox is thoughtful innovation in Indian heat, keeping drinks cool in scorching summer.
Design Dash is simple and efficient to use with the latest instruments and easy to see switches and controls. Materials considerations are respectful of price positioning with durable surfaces that can cope with family life rather than a veneer of luxury that would, inevitably, manifest as a disappointment.
Practical Powertrain
The Triber is powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder motor that has been specially calibrated for Indian driving. Such characteristics are more in tune with the way you most likely drive your family for everyday transportation to and from in stop and go city traffic.
Gearboxes are available as either manual or automated manual, the latter of which adds comfort in hustle and bustle driving without sacrificing that rugged mech simplicity with long-term reliability and serviceability at a reasonable cost.
Part of the expertise here is suspension tuning that has the Accord delivering comfortable ride quality over different road surfaces and without unnecessary body movements during direction changes.
This attribute particularly benefits when the vehicle houses numerous passengers of different ages each having a different motion sensitivity.
Feature Selection: Highlight Value
Renault Triber The specification of the equipment also indicates some thought into what really matters to the end user public. Instead of dissipating efforts on lots of frivolous touches, the Triber focuses on touches that count in everyday life with the car.
In the boot There’s also a third row, and the three-row climate control that effectively cools all three rows is welcome, especially in our weather.
Rear-passenger air vents and-and-we love this-show an awareness that not all comfort and cool air need apply just to those occupying the front seat in their legitimate family conveyance.
Infotainment: The infotainment system provides basic connectivity without the frills, with a touchscreen interface that facilitates smartphone integration (for navigation and media access).
This method assumes most people already carry advanced computing devices and prefer to avoid proprietary user interfaces in favour of known interfaces they can access from a single device.
Both the front airbags, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors are among the basic elements you can imagine, nothing that should have invited costly cut corners at the important price point.
Renault Triber Economic Proposition
Arguably more compelling still is the Triber’s value equation. They price at which it’s acquired makes it significantly cheaper than any other similarly familial seven-seater in India and for a family used to either having to settle for a used car or a truncated five-seat option, simply means access.
Operating economics will be equally thoughtful with strong fuel efficiency and the maintenance requirements tailored for cost conscious markets. Service periods and repair methods accommodate the economic needs of the owner, no high cost dedicated components!
nInsurance groups are low thanks to the compact and simple engine plus basic chassis design and reasonable ongoing modest running costs guarantee the initial affordability remains through ownership.
Market Impact
Renault Triber The arrival of the Triber has caused quite a bit of commotion in the entry-hatch segment, and it has certainly made rival manufacturers rethink how they deliver value, utility and functionality.
In the city, the i10 is getting awesome market acceptance with early sales figures showing penetration especially in tier-two and tier-three cities where sensible family transportation at affordable levels is particularly attractive.
Dealer sources claim the vehicle appeals to first-time car buyers who could earlier only afford a used car, which would mean the Triber has widened rather than merely redistributed the new car pie, something which can be considered as an achievement in a mature market such as ours.
Renault Triber Honest transportation.
The Renault Triber is a surprisingly honest car which fulfills a real-world requirement without making a fuss about it. Instead of gimmick chasing, it succeeds for those who believe that practical utility is more important than status signaling.
Now, they have a way of accessing new-vehicle ownership with true seven-seat flexibility for a price that was previously unavailable at this price point.
That’s innovation that proofs that the real meaningful innovation in markets like this aren’t so much technological advances, as they are when you bring slightly older stuff that’s already fallen into the hands of more priveleged natives, to the 98% who might benefit from lower fares.
