BS6 Renault Triber, with manual transmission, delivers 19km/liter: ARAI
What's the story
Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has pegged the fuel-efficiency of the BS6-compliant Renault Triber (manual) at 19km/liter, which is 1km/liter less than its BS4 counterpart. Meanwhile, the mileage figure of the automatic variant has been rated at 18.29km/liter. To recall, the compact-SUV debuted in August 2019 with a BS4 powertrain and was upgraded to meet BS6 norms at the beginning of this year.
Exteriors
Renault Triber: At a glance
The BS6 Renault Triber sports an eye-catching front fascia with a chrome-covered grille and a sculpted muscular bonnet. The vehicle also gets silver-colored skid plates and projector headlamps with LED DRLs. On the sides, it is flanked by roof rails, body-colored ORVMs, blacked-out B-pillars, wheel arches, and bumpers. Moreover, the compact-SUV has a wheelbase of 2,636mm and a ground clearance of 182mm.
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Power and performance
The Renault Triber SUV is powered by a BS6-compliant 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine that comes paired to a 5-speed manual or an automatic transmission gearbox. As for performance, the motor churns out 72hp of maximum power and 96Nm of peak torque.
Interiors
A peek inside the cabin
Inside, the BS6 Renault Triber offers a seven-seater cabin with automatic climate control, dual-tone dashboard, adjustable seats with fabric upholstery, rear AC vents, and a multifunctional steering wheel. It also sports an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay connectivity. For safety, the car gets four airbags, ABS with EBD, crash sensors, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and a rear-view camera.
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What about the pricing?
The BS6-compliant Renault Triber starts at Rs. 4.99 lakh and goes up to Rs. 7.22 lakh for the top-spec trim. At this price point, it takes on the likes of Datsun GO, Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai GRAND i10 NIOS, and Ford Figo.