Renault Triber Global Unveil On June 19

Renault promises that the Triber will be the most spacious offering in the sub-4m segment

Renault has announced that it will pull the wraps off the Triber in India on June 19.

Renault has announced that it will pull the wraps off the Triber in India on June 19. The carmaker says the Triber will feature a unique body style which cannot be simplified into regular categories. While the air around the Triber’s body style is still unclear, the spy images point towards a hatchback with MPV traits. The Triber will be stacked between the Kwid and other Renault products like the Duster and Lodgy. The sub-4m vehicle will be underpinned by a new platform which is expected to be a derivative of the Kwid-s CMF-A unit. The Renault Triber will feature a modular cabin, so it could offer seating for more than five occupants. A foldable third row is also likely, which could further be utilised for storing luggage. Renault claims the Triber will offer segment-best cabin space. The spy shots we have seen so far hint that the Triber will feature projector headlamps with LED daytime running lamps, 15-inch wheels, dual tone black and beige interior layout finished in chrome and silver touches, a touchscreen infotainment along with four airbags option. Under the hood of the Renault Triber is expected to be a turbocharged iteration of the 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol motor on the Kwid. However, the possibility of a naturally aspirated version of the same to power lower variants cannot be ruled out. Another contender to power the Triber can be the 1.2-litre petrol doing duties on the Nissan Micra and the Datsun GO. Just like the Kwid, Renault may bring a manual as well as an AMT gearbox to choose from. With the BS6 emission norms looming large, the Renault Triber might give the diesel mill a skip. The Renault Triber’s prices could range in the Rs 5.5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh bracket. It won’t have any direct competitors but the French carmaker might pitch it as an alternative to the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and the Datsun GO+.