Renault has launched the Triber in India with prices starting from Rs 4.95 lakh to Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom India). It might be a seven-seater that measures under four metre in length, but that puts it bang in the middle of the popular Maruti Swift’s pricing. So which one should you buy? We compare similarly priced variants of the two to find the answer.
| Renault Triber
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Maruti Suzuki Swift |
| Seating option: Available as a 7-seater, the Triber has a removable third row as well as a sliding and reclining second row, giving it a versatile cabin with multiple seating options. | Seating option: The Swift has a conventional 5-seat setup. |
| Storage capacity: The Triber offers 84 litres of boot space with all rows up but can offer upto 625 litres with the third row removed. | Storage capacity: The Swift offers 268 litres of boot space which can be further increased by folding the second row, which gets 60:40 split functionality. However, it still doesn’t come close to the Triber’s boot capacity. |
| Engine options: The Triber is a petrol-only offering with a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder option. | Engine options: The Swift gets multiple powerplants, including a more powerful petrol (1.2-litre) and a diesel (1.3-litre) engine. |
| Transmission options: It is available with a 5-speed manual while an optional AMT is slated to arrive early next year. | Transmission options: The Swift gets a 5-speed manual as standard but you can also opt for an AMT with both the petrol as well as diesel engine. |
Dimensions
| Measurement (mm) | Renault Triber | Maruti Swift | Difference |
| Length | 3990 | 3840 | 150 (Triber bigger) |
| Width | 1739 | 1735 | 4 (Triber bigger) |
| Height | 1643 (w/o roof rails) | 1530 | 113 (Triber bigger) |
| Wheelbase | 2636 | 2450 | 186 (Triber bigger) |
| Boot Space | 84 litres (all seats up), 625 litres (3rd row folded up) | 268 litres | 357 (Triber bigger) |
Engines
| Renault Triber | Maruti Suzuki Swift | |
| Engine | 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol | 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder |
| Transmission | 5MT/ AMT (Launch later) | 5MT/AMT |
| Power | 72PS | 83PS |
| Torque | 96Nm | 113Nm |
| Claimed Efficiency | 20kmpl/20.5kmpl | 21.21kmpl |
| Emission Compliancy | BS4 | BS6 |
- The Renault Triber’s engine is not only smaller but also offers less power and torque than the Swift. How that translates in the city and out on the highway will only be known when we compare the two in real-world test conditions.
- Both cars get a 5-speed manual as standard but Maruti already offers the Swift with an AMT while the Triber will get one at a later stage, possibly at the 2020 Auto Expo.
- The Triber gets a BS4-compliant petrol engine for now. Expect the engine to be upgraded to meet BS6 norms when the AMT is introduced. The Swift’s petrol motor already complies with BS6 norms.
| Renault Triber* | Maruti Swift* |
| RXE: Rs 4.95 lakh | LXI: Rs 5.14 lakh |
| RXL: Rs 5.49 lakh | |
| RXT: Rs 5.99 lakh | VXI: Rs 6.14 lakh |
| VXI AMT: Rs 6.61 lakh | |
| RXZ: Rs 6.49 lakh | ZXI: Rs 6.73 lakh |
| ZXI AMT: Rs 7.20 lakh | |
| ZXI+: Rs 7.53 lakh | |
| ZXI+ AMT: Rs 7.97 lakh |
*(Ex-showroom Delhi)
For a fair comparison, we are only going to compare variants that are priced within Rs 50,000 of each other. Since the Triber is a petrol-manual offering for now, we will only pit it against Swift petrol-manual.
Prices of comparable variants:
| RXE: Rs 4.95 lakh | LXI: Rs 5.14 lakh |
| RXT: Rs 5.99 lakh | VXI: Rs 6.14 lakh |
| RXZ: Rs 6.49 lakh | ZXI: Rs 6.73 lakh |
Variants Comparison
Renault Triber RXE vs Maruti Swift LXI
| Renault Triber | Rs 4.95 lakh |
| Maruti Swift | Rs 5.14 lakh |
| Difference | Rs 19,000 (Swift expensive) |
Common Features: Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, high-speed alert system, driver seatbelt with pretensioner and load limiter and front seatbelt reminder, engine immobilizer, body-coloured bumpers, 14-inch steel wheels, manual AC, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, fabric seat upholstery, front power windows and electric boot lid release
What Triber gets over Swift: Projector headlamps, 12V power socket, sliding and reclining second row as well as a removable third row.
What Swift gets over Triber: Pretensioner and load limiter for the passenger seatbelt, adjustable front headrests, ISOFIX child seat anchors, LED tail lamps and a roof antenna.
Verdict
With its lower price tag, additional features and seating for two more passengers, the Triber offers better value than the Swift. However, if you are looking for a car with ISOFIX child seat anchors, then the Swift is your only option between the two. Moreover, the Swift also packs seatbelt pretensioner and load limiter for the passenger seatbelt, which is surprisingly missing in the Triber.
