The Triber has always made sense as a compact, flexible seven-seater. Its weakness was the effort required of the 72PS petrol engine when the car was carrying more people. Renault’s new 100PS turbo petrol addresses that complaint, but it brings a different compromise: there is no automatic option at launch.
The Turbo produces 180Nm, compared with 96Nm for the regular petrol. That difference should matter most when pulling away with passengers, overtaking or climbing a gradient. It is not a promise that the car will feel 88% quicker in everyday driving; torque figures alone cannot describe the whole driving experience. Renault has also revised the cooling system, structure, suspension, steering and brakes, so this is more than an engine swap. The claimed 21kmpl figure is higher than the regular manual’s 18.4kmpl, but buyers should wait for comparable real-world tests before treating the claimed gap as a fuel saving.
For an Evolution buyer, the turbo costs roughly Rs. 1.11 lakh more than the regular petrol manual at the September 2026 ex-showroom prices. That is a meaningful premium in an affordable MPV. If most journeys are short city trips with one or two people, the regular engine remains the rational choice. If you regularly use the third row or drive loaded on highways, the stronger engine is easier to justify.
The regular petrol AMT offers a choice the Turbo cannot: two-pedal driving. A family that spends hours in traffic may value that more than the extra performance. Sit in the second and third rows with the passengers who will actually use them, try the removable-seat arrangement, and drive both powertrains before booking. The Triber’s flexibility is common to both; the engine and gearbox should settle the decision.
V3Cars has the full Triber Turbo price and engineering details. Prices here are ex-showroom and may change.
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