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Renault Triber turbo to launch by September end

Renault is set to introduce a turbo-petrol powertrain option for the Triber MPV by the end of September. With this engine borrowed from the Kiger, Renault would try to address one of the Triber’s major criticisms – its underpowered naturally aspirated powertrain. A factory-fitted CNG option will also be offered with this unit.

1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine expected to produce around 100hp
Factory-fitted CNG option will utilise dual-cylinder technology

Renault Triber turbo-petrol engine specifications

Three-cylinder turbo-petrol unit will be the same as the one in Kiger

Nissan Magnite’s engine bay shown for representational purposes only.

The upcoming three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine on the Triber, codenamed HR10, is derived from the Renault Duster’s ‘HR13’ 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, albeit with one less cylinder. This engine is offered in the Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite, with the option of a 5-speed manual or a CVT, and produces 100hp and up to 160Nm. This is 28hp and 62Nm more than the Triber’s naturally aspirated petrol engine and is expected to address the Triber’s criticism of being an underpowered MPV. However, it will be interesting to see whether the Triber turbo comes in the same state of tune and is offered with a CVT.

A factory-fitted dual-cylinder CNG option will be offered with the same engine

Renault will also offer the Triber with a factory-fitted CNG option with dual cylinders placed under the boot floor for improved space utilisation. It is expected to be offered only with a manual transmission. This dual-cylinder CNG option will also be employed in the Kiger at a later date.

The Triber’s CMF-A platform, now called RGEP, has been modified to accommodate the new powertrains.

Currently, the Renault Triber is offered with an aftermarket CNG kit that can be retrofitted to the MPV’s manual variants. It comes with a standard 3-year/1 lakh km warranty, whichever is first.

With the under-the-hood changes, the turbo-petrol-powered Renault Triber is expected to offer everything the naturally aspirated petrol version does. However, expect an increase in prices, which currently range from Rs 5.81 lakh to Rs 8.53 lakh (ex-showroom).

Shubham Chaudhary