After 6 years it was first launched, Renault has finally updated the Triber. There are a host of changes on the outside and inside. The USP remains the same — this is a sub-4-meter car that can carry up to seven people. However, that turbocharged engine, it is still not on the menu. So, is the Triber worth considering in 2025? Well, let’s find out.
Launched in 2019, the Triber enjoyed strong initial demand, racking up 100,000 sales in just 30 months. Since then, however, demand has slowed considerably. Renault hopes to reignite interest with the Triber’s first major refresh.
Exterior Design: What’s New on the Outside
A Fresh and Modern Front Look
Starting at the front, the Triber now gets this new Renault badge housed in this gloss black grill. The bonnet itself is all new. It has some nice cuts and creases right here — a nice scallops-type design there. The headlamps are now LEDs. So are the fog lamps. Speaking of which, the bumper too is all new. This silver trim right here is a bit chunkier, trying to give it more of an SUV-type vibe. Overall, it does quite a good job of freshening up the Triber.
Side Profile and Dimensions
In profile, not much has changed. The wheelbase is a substantial 2,636 mm, while the ground clearance is 182 mm. It rides on 15-inch wheels. Those are actually steel wheels with plastic wheel caps, which do a really good job of looking like alloy wheels. Real alloy wheels, by the way, are an optional extra.
Another highlight is those roof rails, which are functional and can carry up to 50 kgs.
Rear Design and Boot Space
And at the back, there are no real sheet metal changes, but Renault has done a good job of freshening things up. There’s this new gloss black trim piece right here that connects two LED tail lamps. The bumper is new. There’s a new Triber script right here.
And while we’re back here, let’s take a look at the boot space. Now, with all seats up, the boot space is just 84 L, which means you’ll be relying on those roof rails a lot. However, these seats can be folded or removed entirely for a boot space of a massive 625 L.
Interior Design Of Renault Triber 2025 Updated Cabin and Features
Dashboard and Infotainment
Now, inside there are quite a few updates. The dashboard itself has been redesigned. The screen has moved up and the AC vents have moved down. Speaking of the screen, this is an 8-inch unit — the same size as before — but the UI is new. It’s not the sharpest or the most responsive screen out there, but it does have wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The digital instrument cluster is the same as before, but that’s not a bad thing because it’s quite easy to read. Everything is laid out quite logically.
Cabin Colors and Materials
While the previous model used a mix of black and beige materials, this update uses more of what Renault calls “grayge” for an airier ambience. Gone is the silver dash trim replaced by a matte wood piece with diamond patterns.
New Features for 2025
New features for Renault Triber 2025 include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, auto headlamps, and rain-sensing wipers.
There are also quite a few nice practical touches in here, including the storage spaces. For example, there’s a nice shelf right here for your mobile phone. There’s an actual wireless charger down here. There are two cup holders down here and a nice storage bin, which is actually cooled. There are also two glove boxes, one up here and another one down here.
Overall, quite a practical cabin.
Practicality and Ergonomics
So overall, it’s quite a nice cabin. There are no soft-touch plastics as such, but all the plastics are quite hard-wearing and do seem of pretty decent quality.
But there are a few ergonomic quirks. For example, the cruise control switch is down here and the rest of the buttons controlling it up here.
Another thing I’ve never seen in a car before is there is a leather stitch steering wheel, but only in this section right here. Also, you don’t get a dead pedal, which means your foot has to rest behind the clutch. Not ideal, but you do get an armrest, which is nice.
Safety and Seating Comfort
Safety Features
In terms of safety, the Triber now comes with six airbags and ISOFIX mounts as standard. The earlier Triber scored four stars in the Global NCAP test, though this facelifted model is yet to be tested.
Middle-Row Comfort
The middle row of seats is actually a little more comfortable than the fronts. You get adjustable headrests, unlike the fixed headrests on the front. The seat also slides back and reclines.
There’s plenty of legroom, plenty of headroom, and you sit a little bit higher so you get a nice view out. The middle row gets dedicated AC vents neatly integrated into the B-pillars along with a fan speed knob.
The Third Row Experience
And that brings us to the Triber’s USP — the third row. And once you’re back here, it’s actually not that bad. You do get AC vents as well. I’m about 5’8 and this is how much legroom I have. I’d actually be okay here on shorter journeys, but on a longer journey, I’d prefer to be in the driver’s seat.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Powertrain Overview
The facelifted Triber retains that same 1.0 L 3-cylinder naturally aspirated engine. It makes about 72 horsepower and 96 Nm of torque. And in this car, it is mated to a 5-speed manual, but an AMT is optional on the higher trim.
Driving Experience
Performance is just about adequate in the city. It has no problem keeping up with traffic. But if you want to make an overtake, you will need to make a downshift, which means out on the highway, it kind of struggles — especially with a full load — this engine will really struggle.
Refinement could also be better. That three-cylinder thrum does get quite loud if you push it too hard and there is a bit of gearbox whine coming through.
A turbocharged engine would have really improved the drivability of the Triber, especially out on the highway. But as it stands right now, this is more of a city car, which is why I think the AMT is a better match to this engine.
Gearbox and Handling
The manual gearbox shifts are a little heavier than I would have liked. So is the clutch — it’s a little bit heavier than I would have liked. It’s not something that you wouldn’t get used to, but it’s just not ideal.
A bit of a miss from Renault is that the AMT is offered only on the top-spec Emotion trim. On all other versions, you are limited to just the manual.
Ride Quality and Driving Dynamics
In typical French fashion, the Triber does ride really well. There is an underlying firmness to it, but it absorbs bumps really, really well.
And the plus side of that firmness is that it feels really sure-footed for its weight out on the highway.
What lets the driving experience down, in my opinion, is the steering which is really light. That’s useful in the city, but it does feel really disconnected when you’re out on the highway.
Price and Variants in 2025
Thanks to recent GST reforms, the Triber now starts at ₹5.76 lakh for the entry-level Authentic trim, going up to ₹8.66 lakh for the top-spec Emotion with the AMT and dual-tone paint.
Final Verdict: Is the Renault Triber Worth It in 2025?
The updates to the Triber, while mostly cosmetic, have done a really good job of freshening up what is already a really well-packaged car.
If you’re in the market for a car that can seat four people comfortably and take a lot of luggage — or occasionally seat seven — then the Triber is definitely worth considering.
Highlights Recap
- New LED headlamps and fog lamps
- Updated dashboard with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- Six airbags standard
- Better cabin practicality with cooled storage & wireless charging
- Same 1.0L engine – still no turbo
- Excellent ride comfort and flexibility for seven passengers
Final Thoughts
The Renault Triber remains one of the most versatile and affordable 7-seater cars in India. While the lack of a turbo engine and limited AMT availability are downsides, its practicality, comfort, and new premium features make it a strong value-for-money choice in 2025.
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