KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Refreshed front with new LED projector headlamps
- Standard 6 airbags across all variants
- 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Cruise control and front parking sensors added
Renault has officially launched the 2025 Triber in India, giving it a much-needed upgrade after a long wait. Triber is known for its spacious seven-seat layout, practicality, along a decent set of features. Meanwhile, with this facelift, the Triber comes with enhanced looks, safety features, and a range of upgrades, while continuing to be a budget-friendly option. The 2025 Triber now comes with a new nomenclature, featuring four trims: Authentic, Evolution, Techno, and Emotion. In this article, we'll highlight the key features of the 2025 Renault Triber and compare it with its primary rival, the Maruti Ertiga, along with other sub-4-metre SUVs in a similar price range. But before you get into the details, please make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp community to never miss out on any automotive updates.
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1. 8-inch Floating Infotainment
The 2025 Renault Triber is equipped with an 8-inch floating touchscreen along with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The screen size has gone up from 7-inch to 8-inch; however, the UI remains similar to the pre-facelift model.
Variants Available
The 8-inch touchscreen is available starting from the second variant, Evolution, priced at Rs 7.24 lakh (ex-showroom). But it does come wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. However, if you want wireless connectivity, it starts from the Techno variant, priced at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competitors With Same Feature
- Maruti Fronx offers a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless connectivity from the Delta variant itself. However, Fronx doesn't directly compete with the Triber, due to being a sub-4-meter SUV.
- Maruti Ertiga also gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment from the Zxi variant, but with wired connectivity only.
- Hyundai Venue offers a similar 8-inch touchscreen with wired connectivity, right from the S variant. However, the Venue is a sub-4-meter SUV, doesn't directly compete with the Triber, but pricing-wise wise they fall in a similar category.
2. Front Parking Sensors
Front Parking Sensors are mounted on a car's front bumper. They usually detect any object in front of the car, while parking or manoeuvring in tight spaces. However, the demand for these safety features is rising; it is very convenient for a new driver as well.
Variants Available
The front parking sensors are only available in the Emotion variant, which top spec, priced at Rs 8.24 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competitors With Same Feature
- Another sub-4-meter car that offers front parking sensors is Kia Sonet; however, you might get this feature in higher variants, priced above RS 10 lakh.
3. 6-Airbags As Standard
Safety has become a priority these days with many manufacturer going with six airbags as standard across their lineup. These include driver airbag, front passenger airbags, side and curtain airbags.
Variants Available
This is a standard safety feature in Triber, available in all variants.
Competitors With Same Features
- Maruti Ertiga also gets six airbags as standard, across all variants.
- Both the sub-4-meter SUVs, Hyundai Venue and Maruti Fronx, offer six airbags as standard.
4. Automatic Headlamps
Automatic Headlamps are the smart lighting feature that turns your headlights on and off automatically based on the surrounding lighting conditions. It is not a necessity but a good-to-have feature in your next car.
Variants Available
Only comes in the Emotion variant which is the top-spec variant in the Triber lineup.
Competitors with Same feature
- Maruti Fronx offers automatic headlamps along with follow-me-home features, starting from the Delta+ variant.
- While the Hyundai Venue and Maruti Ertiga both miss out on this feature.
5. Cruise Control
Cruise Control is a very common feature these days. It is a smart driving feature that lets your car maintain a constant speed without even pressing the accelerator. Basically, helps to reduce fatigue on highways.
Variants Available
Only comes in the top spec Emotion variant, priced at Rs 8.24 lakh (ex-showroom).
Competitors With Same feature
- Maruti Fronx offers Cruise Control only in top-spec Alpha variant.
- Hyundai Venue gets Cruise Control, starting from S+ variant, but only with 1.0-litre turbo and 1.5-litre diesel unit in SX variant. Moreover, it gets Cruise control for all engine options starting from the SX(O) variant.
- Maruti Ertiga offers this feature only in the top-spec ZXi variant.
6. Removable Third Row
The Renault Triber stands out in the segment by offering removable third-row seats, a feature not found in any other segment cars. This feature allows users to completely take out third row seats when not needed. Moreover, you can also use it as a 6-seater by removing a single seat. It offers a boot space of 84 litres with all three rows, and when you remove the third row seats, it becomes 625 litres.
Variants Available
All variants of Renault Triber offer removable third row seats for better practicality.
Competitors with Same feature
- No car in the segment offers removable third row seats. However, Ertiga offers a foldable third row to increase boot space, but you can't remove it.
Features Missing In the 2025 Renault Triber
Centre Armrest: The Renault Triber offers a single armrest that too mounted on the driver seat, whereas the Ertiga offers a centre armrest with storage from the VXi variant itself. Apart from this, other sub-4-meter SUV in this price bracket also offers a centre armrest.
Automatic Climate Control: The Renault Triber misses out on the automatic climate control whereas the Ertiga offers from ZXi itself. Moreover, other Sub 4-meter SUV like Venue and Fronx also offers in their higher trims.
Any Other Engine Option: Maruti Suzuki Ertiga offers a 1.5-litre engine with two configurations: Petrol and CNG. This powertrain is known for its fuel efficiency as well as its performance. On the other hand, the Renault Triber only offers a 1.0-litre petrol engine, which feels a bit underpowered sometimes, and is not even fuel fuel-efficient as compared to the rivals.
USB Type C Port: Type C Port is a necessity these days; missing out on these can be a bummer for many. With the recent update, Ertiga offers two Type C ports in the second row and two in the third row for added convenience. The Renault Triber offers a USB Type B port in the front row and a 12V power socket in the second row.
Comparison With Rivals
| Feature | Renault Triber | Maruti Ertiga | Maruti Fronx | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-inch Touchscreen | Yes (from Evolution) | Yes (7-inch, ZXi) | Yes (7-inch, Delta) | Yes (8-inch, S) |
| Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Yes (from Techno) | No | Yes (from Delta) | No (wired only) |
| Front Parking Sensors | Yes (only Emotion) | No | No | Yes (top variants only) |
| Six Airbags as Standard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes (Emotion) | No | Yes (Delta+) | No |
| Cruise Control | Yes (Emotion) | Yes (ZXi only) | Yes (Alpha only) | Yes (S+ and SX(O)) |
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Verdict
The 2025 Renault Triber facelift smartly addresses the needs of family-focused buyers: With 6 airbags now standard, a new 8-inch infotainment, and the inclusion of comfort and safety features like cruise control and front parking sensors, the Triber becomes an even more compelling choice in the budget 7-seater space. Despite the price-sensitive market, Renault has managed to add premium touches without compromising affordability, keeping the Triber well-positioned as one of India's most practical and well-rounded MPVs.
