Everything you should know about the Renault Triber

We take a closer look at the budget-friendly Renault Triber and list everything we think you should know about the French model.

In this article:

Is the Renault Triber a good car? 

There are very few new vehicles to be found under the R 250 000 price point. Keeping this in mind and the spaciousness, safety credentials and frugality of the Renault Triber, there is no denying that it is a good option.

Who is the Renault Triber a good car for?

The Renault Triber is a good car for families or individuals that requires extra luggage space but at a budget price. While the interior finishes might not give a premium feel, the Triber offers loads of practicality.

Is the Renault Triber a good first car?

If the Kwid or Kiger is just too small for your needs, the Triber will meet your requirements. With good safety levels, respectable standard equipment and a compact body design, new drivers should feel confident in the new model in no time.

Is the Renault Triber a good family car?

If you are hard set on purchasing a new vehicle and your budget won’t allow for anything more than around the R 230 000 mark, then the Renault Triber is for you. While remaining budget-friendly, the French model offers up to seven seats and is rated a four-star in the Global NCAP.

Is there a Hybrid Renault Triber?

At the time of writing this article, the entire Triber range is serviced by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine coupled to either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automated manual transmission depending on the derivative chosen. This combination results in 52 kW and 96 Nm of torque with the claimed average fuel consumption rated at 5.5 L / 100 km.

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer’s opinion

One of the Triber’s biggest issues is its powertrain, which is a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox while there is also an option of an automatic version of the manual, which we would avoid at all costs. The small engine produces 52kW and 96Nm of torque, which is fine for inner-city driving with one occupant on board, but became a big problem with five adult occupants on board when attempting to drive on the highway.

– Sean Nurse, AutoTrader

What does it look like?

Exterior

Interior

What is the Renault Triber like inside? 

The Renault Triber offers an inoffensive interior design with good levels of specification, especially if the Prestige variant is chosen. Owners can expect harder plastics to feature, however, this will bolster durability over its lifetime. For Triber, space is the name of the game and Renault has certainly succeeded in providing ample levels even in the third row.

Style

The exterior styling is aggressive with sharp styling happening upfront and at the rear of the MPV. Down the sides are a very pronounced character line that is bolstered by the 15-inch alloy wheels as found on the Prestige variants. Customers can choose to have the exterior finished in Ice Cool White or Moonlight Silver, however, those with a taste for colour will enjoy the Electric Blue, Fiery Red and Honey Yellow options.

Tech features

• Digital instrument cluster
• Gear shift indicator assist
• 8.0-inch MediaNav Evolution touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatible
• Voice Command
• Video playback
• Keyless entry
• Push start-stop
• Reverse Parking Camera with guidelines

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Triber?

The cheapest Renault Triber is the entry trim 1.0 Expression – prices usually start from R 193 400

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How much does it cost?

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

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