Renault sells more Tribers than Kwids in August 2019

Renault Triber | Rs 4.99 lakh | Next is the Renault Triber. The Triber is a 7-seater MPV and while it does offer to take in more people, the boot space is tiny at 84 litres. The upside is that when its just the four of you, the third row can be removed for your luggage.

Just a month after its launch the new Triber in the Indian market, French automobile manufacturer Renault has sold more pieces of the MPV than its hatchback, the Kwid. The company launched the 7-seater at a competitive price which has helped in boosting its sales.

The Triber sold 2,490 units in the month of August, while the Kwid sold 2,090 units. Renault is offering the Triber as a 7-seater with a modular and versatile seating layout.  While the third row of seats in the car is removable, the second row can be slid, reclined, foldable and tumbled, increasing the legroom by up to 200 mm.

Renault has also equipped the Triber with air conditioning vents and 12V charging sockets for all three rows of seats. It has included airbags for the driver, passenger and front sides making it a segment leader. The company is also offering three-point seatbelts for all three rows, including the middle rear passenger.

The interior is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is bigger than the 7-inch unit found if Renault’s other cars. It also supports phone app connectivity, along with displaying driver economy rating and driving style advice.

The Triber is powered by a 1-litre petrol engine which makes 71BHP of maximum power and 96Nm of peak torque. It is offered with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox. It has a price range between Rs 4.95 lakh to Rs 6.49 lakh (Ex-showroom). This pricing has helped Triber achieve good sales numbers after its launch.