If you want a personal vehicle that doesn’t measure more than four metres in length, offers space for up to seven people and doesn’t drill a hole in the pocket while purchasing or running, it is almost impossible to do better than the Renault Triber. Launched in August 2019, the versatile seven-seater has done pretty well till now. Over 28,000 units have already found takers. And, it is one of the only two Renault products that has gained a BS6 (Bharat Stage 6) badge already.

Binding the Triber’s charm within the Indian boundaries is something Renault never planned to do. And that’s why the Indian arm of the French automaker has launched it in South Africa. Considering its till date performance in India, it should click well with the masses there as well. Renault will export the India-made Triber to other African, ASEAN and SAARC countries as well. In a nutshell, Renault India aims to keep the growth curve in ascending form by not only focusing on the domestic market but also shipping locally-made products to other promising markets.

As for now, the Triber is available with just one engine-transmission combination. Under the bonnet is a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine which produces 71bhp/96Nm, while a 5-speed manual unit handles transmission duties. Soon, Renault will introduce the option of an AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) for the Triber. A specimen was on display at the recently concluded Auto Expo.

Sure, those power/torque figures aren’t going to drill a hole in time. However, the Triber makes up for its lack of oomph with a versatile cabin and a decent equipment list. For instance, in the five-seater form, the Triber has a 625-litre luggage capacity. The third-row of seats can not only fold down but also taken out completely. To tackle rough patches, the Triber gets skid plates on the front and rear, and an unladen ground clearance of 182mm. Indoors, the list of creature comforts includes an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, push-button start/stop, full LED instrument cluster and a cooled glovebox.

If you know of a car that offers a better overall package for a family than the Renault Triber, use the comments section below.