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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Explained: Why the Renault Triber does not get a turbo petrol engine
Renault India recently introduced the Triber facelift, bringing comprehensive upgrades to the subcompact SUV. Potential buyers were anticipating a more powerful turbo petrol engine for the Triber this time. However, Renault did not bring any mechanical upgrades to the car, and it now appears the Triber won't be getting one either. Potential buyers were anticipating a more powerful turbo petrol engine on the Renault Triber facelift. However, there are no mechanical upgrades to the car, and it now appears the Triber won't be getting one either. Why The Renault Triber Does Not Get A Turbo Petrol Engine Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Renault Triber facelift launch, Venkatram Mamillapalle, Managing Director, Renault India, explained why the Triber can't have the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine from the Kiger. Turns out the engine bay on the Triber has been designed to be compact enough to accommodate the smallest engine possible. This was done specifically to maximise cabin space, which is the USP of the vehicle. Also check these Cars Find more Cars Nissan Magnite 999 cc 999 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 6.14 Lakhs Compare View Offers Renault Triber 999 cc 999 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 6.30 Lakhs Compare View Offers Renault Kiger 999 cc 999 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 6.15 Lakhs Compare View Offers Tata Punch 1299 cc 1299 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 6.20 Lakhs Compare View Offers UPCOMING Renault Kiger 2025 999 cc 999 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 6 - 10 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched Hyundai Exter 1197 cc 1197 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 6.21 Lakhs Compare View Offers Also Read : Renault Triber facelift launched, prices start at ₹6.30 lakh The 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine produces 71 bhp and 96 Nm of peak torque. Renault does offer a more powerful turbo petrol unit on the Kiger SUV The Renault Triber is the only three-row offering in the sub-4-metre segment, and to achieve the same, the automaker had to resort to clever engineering to ensure a larger cabin. In order to accommodate a turbo petrol motor, Renault will have to redesign the engine bay, compromising on cabin space, negating the whole point of the subcompact MPV. The cost of re-engineering the engine bay and homologating the same would be another deterrent for Renault India, given the Triber's cost-conscious pricing. For those expecting a more powerful Triber, this would be disappointing news. The power from the motor has been the Achilles heel of the MPV, especially with the AMT unit. However, most buyers looking at the Triber prioritise space and the extra seats over performance. The model gets generous legroom in the second row, thanks to its tall stance, while the third row is best suited for children. Moreover, the third row seats are completely removable, liberating a massive boot capacity of 625 litres, which can be further expanded with the foldable second row. The Renault Triber facelift gets a redesigned front as well as rear, along with a host of new features 2025 Renault Triber Facelift: What's New The 2025 Renault Triber facelift has received extensive changes. This includes the restyled front and rear sporting a new grille, LED headlamps with DRLs, new bumpers, and a new taillight cluster. The cabin gets a revised dashboard with a new 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, a 7-inch digital instrument console, black and white fabric upholstery, and more. The MPV packs more features, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six airbags, TPMS, front parking sensors, cruise control, and more. Watch: 2025 Renault Triber Launched | ₹ 6.30 Lakh Onwards | New Styling, Features & Tech | HT Auto 2025 Renault Triber Facelift: Specifications Powering the Triber facelift is the familiar 1.0-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine tuned to produce 71 bhp and 96 Nm of peak torque, paired with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT automatic. The Triber is quite popular in Tier II and III markets, and the latest update should help more buyers looking for a budget people mover to consider the model more seriously. The Renault Triber facelift is priced between ₹6.30 lakh and ₹9.17 lakh (ex-showroom). Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
2025 Renault Triber facelift launched: Key highlights you must know
Renault India has launched the facelifted version of the Triber MPV, with prices starting at ₹6.30 lakh (ex-showroom) and going up to ₹9.17 lakh (ex-showroom). The facelifted iteration of the MPV comes with a plethora of cosmetic changes and packs a wide range of fresh features. The Renault Triber sits in a segment that has been witnessing rising demand over the last few years. While the demand and sales in the utility vehicle segment are led by SUVs and crossovers, MPVs are not very far behind. The MPV competes with tough rivals such as the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Toyota Rumion, and Kia Carens. Also check these Cars Find more Cars Nissan Magnite 999 cc 999 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 6.14 Lakhs Compare View Offers Renault Triber 999 cc 999 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 6.30 Lakhs Compare View Offers Renault Kiger 999 cc 999 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 6.15 Lakhs Compare View Offers Tata Punch 1299 cc 1299 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 6.20 Lakhs Compare View Offers UPCOMING Renault Kiger 2025 999 cc 999 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 6 - 10 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched Hyundai Exter 1197 cc 1197 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 6.21 Lakhs Compare View Offers If you are planning to buy the Renault Triber facelift, here is a quick and comprehensive look at all the facts that you must know. Renault Triber facelift: Variants and pricing The Renault Triber facelift is available in four variant choices - Authentic, Evolution, Techno, and Emotion. While all the variants come equipped with a manual gearbox, the top-end variant gets an AMT unit. The MPV is priced between ₹6.30 lakh and ₹9.17 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Renault Triber comes with a standard warranty valid for three years or one lakh kilometres, which can be extended to seven years or unlimited kilometres. Renault Triber facelift: Revamped design The Renault Triber facelift comes with a refreshed design. It sports redesigned headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights, a new gloss black front grille, smoked LED taillights with a black strip at the tailgate's centre. However, the overall silhouette of the MPV, especially from the side profile, looks similar to the pre-facelift model. Another interesting change is the addition of the automaker's new 2D diamond-shaped brand logo. The new Triber comes with three new colour choices, which are Amber Terracota, Shadow Grey, and Zanskar Blue. Renault Triber facelift: Refreshed interior The interior of the Renault Triber facelift comes equally revamped as the exterior. The most prominent change inside the cabin is the dashboard, which gets an updated 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. There are additional features like an updated fully digital 7.0-inch instrument cluster, automatic climate control, ambient lighting and a traffic sign recognition camera. Renault Triber facelift: More features On the feature front, the Renault Triber facelift comes loaded with six airbags as standard fitment. Other features include automatic headlamps, cruise control, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, front parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, and a 360-degree surround view camera over the outgoing model. Renault Triber facelift: No change in powertrain Under the hood, the Renault Triber facelift retains the same 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. Transmission choices include a five-speed manual gearbox and a five-speed AMT unit as well. The AMT unit is available in he top-spec trim only. The engine is capable of churning out 71 bhp peak power and 96 Nm of maximum torque, which are the same as the pre-facelift model's powertrain. There is a CNG retrofitment kit available with the MPV as well, which further enhances the practicality and appeal of the Triber. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Renault waits for India's EV ecosystem to mature before entry, plans to boost SUV production
Renault is waiting for the electric vehicle supportive ecosystem to mature in India before making its entry. The French auto major is one of the few that is yet to launch any electric car in the country's passenger vehicle market despite the growing demand and competition in this space. Speaking about that, Renault India's Managing Director Venkatram Mamillapalle has said that the auto OEM is waiting for the right time to enter the Indian EV market.. Renault is aiming to boost its SUV game in the Indian market, and the new Kiger will be the first of four products coming in the next two years. Renault just launched the facelifted version of its seven-seater MPV Triber in India on July 23, at a starting price of ₹6.29 lakh (ex-showroom). Post launch, Mamillapalle said that the company is currently doing an analysis. "We are looking for the whole ecosystem to mature before we put the product in place," he said, while also adding, 'Currently, what Renault India is looking for is the maturity of the market, the regulation and the ecosystem. All three together." Also check these Cars Find more Cars UPCOMING Renault Kardian 1199 cc 1199 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 11 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched Renault Kiger 999 cc 999 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 6.15 Lakhs Compare View Offers UPCOMING Renault Duster 2025 1499 cc 1499 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 10 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched UPCOMING Renault Kiger 2025 999 cc 999 cc Petrol Petrol ₹ 6 - 10 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched UPCOMING Renault Kwid EV ₹ 5 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched Renault Kwid 999 cc 999 cc Multiple Multiple ₹ 4.70 Lakhs Compare View Offers The Renault India official said that the company is going to be there in multi-powertrain options, including electric. "We will take an appropriate time to announce the launches, and one at a time. CNG and gasoline are already there. So we are talking about other energies. The endeavour to come to that level is very quick," PTI quoted him saying, while further adding, 'We have everything at arm's length, whether it's hybrid ethanol or EVs, everything is available with us, so we don't need to seek technology. It's in my kitchen. It's as and when the maturity happens, the market picks up because it's very important that there is a proper ecosystem for the adaptability of a customer." Renault aims to boost SUV production in India Renault currently sells three products in India, which include the Kiger SUV, Triber MPV and its entry-level hatchback Kwid. The automaker aims to emphasise more on the SUV segment, which has become the key revenue churner for the Indian passenger vehicle market over the last few years. Speaking about that, Mamillapalle revealed that Renault doesn't want to stay behind in the race. In the next two years, Renault India plans to launch four products in the country. The beginning of that product onslaught is going to start with the new Kiger, which is currently under development. "But that is not just the end of the story again. It's a continuation of our lineup, which will happen," he said. In an interaction with Reuters, Mamillapalle said that Renault would launch compact and mid-sized SUVs in India. "We are going to go offensive on the product launches moving forward," he said. India currently accounts for less than two per cent of Renault's global sales, but it is one of five cost-competitive international hubs the carmaker is counting on to boost sales outside of its home market of Europe. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date:
NDTV
15-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Renault Triber And Kiger Facelift Seen Testing, Revealing New Design Details
Renault is gearing up to diversify its product portfolio for the Indian market. The French automaker has previously stated its plans to roll out the Renault Duster facelift and Bigster in the Indian market. According to reports, the brand is likely to introduce the hybrid iterations of the Duster and Bigster after the launch of its ICE powertrains. Recently, the test mules of the 2026 Renault Kiger and Triber have been spotted. Though the test mules were heavily camouflaged, it revealed new design elements of the cars. 2026 Renault Kiger Facelift: Design, Powertrain Expected The 2026 Renault Kiger seems to carry the same design as the current model on sale. However, it does get a few design tweaks on the front. The test mule suggests that the 2026 iteration of the Kiger will get a larger grille in the center, and the brand has also equipped a smaller grille that will carry the brand's logo. It will also get streamlined LED DRLs and a flat bonnet shutline. The test mule also had newly designed wheels. The interior design and features of the 2026 Kiger are yet to be revealed. However, it is likely to carry forward the same engine options offered in the current model- a 1.0-liter NA petrol, a 1.0-liter turbo petrol, and a CNG engine (available as options). 2026 Renault Triber Facelift: Design, Powertrain Expected The 2026 Renault Triber will retain most of the exterior elements from the model currently on sale. However, the spy shots suggest a few design tweaks that you can expect on the upcoming model. It will get a refreshed grille design, newly designed bumpers, and a headlight on the front. Also, the square-shaped rear lights seen on the test mule give it an aggressive look. Talking about the powertrain, the current iteration of the Triber gets a 1.0-liter NA petrol engine, which is likely to be carried forward to the 2026 model as well. More details about the exterior and the interior of the 2026 Triber facelift will be unveiled as the launch date gets closer.
Mint
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
Get benefits up to ₹40,000 on Renault Kwid, Kiger and Triber from June 6 to 16
The Renault Kwid is the most affordable model in the French automaker's Indian product line. It is also one of the most budget-friendly and feature-packed hatchbacks available in the market. The Renault Kwid was a top seller for the brand before the launch of the Kiger. Priced between ₹ 4.70 lakh and ₹ 6.45 lakh (ex-showroom), the Renault Kwid is an entry-level hatchback powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine. Transmission options include a manual gearbox and an AMT unit. The car manufacturer launched the Renault Kiger sub-compact SUV to tap the huge potential in the segment, and the model became its bestselling product in the country since then. The Renault Kiger is priced between ₹ 6.15 lakh and ₹ 11.23 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes as a competitor to some of the most popular SUVs in India, which include models such as the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, etc. Powering the SUV is a 1.0-litre petrol engine, while there is a petrol-CNG combination on offer as well. Transmission choices for the SUV include a manual gearbox, a CVT and an AMT unit. The Renault Triber is one of the most affordable MPVS in the country, priced between ₹ 6.15 lakh and ₹ 8.98 lakh (ex-showroom). This budget-friendly seven-seater MPV competes with tough rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. The Renault Triber is powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine, and transmission options include a manual gearbox and an AMT unit.
