EXCLUSIVE: Renault Triber AMT Spotted On Test For First Time Ahead Of Launch

• The Triber AMT will utilise the Kwid’s 5-speed Easy-R gearbox.
• It’ll be offered with the 1.0-litre petrol engine that develops 72PS and 96Nm.
• The Triber will also get a powerful 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine soon.
• Expect the Triber AMT to command a premium of Rs 30,000 over the manual variant.

Renault has started testing the AMT variant of the Triber MPV ahead of its expected launch in Q1 2020. The AMT variant is expected to be showcased at Auto Expo 2020. The introduction of the Triber AMT will be an ace up its sleeve as the MPV has been successful in India. 

The Triber will utilise the Kwid’s 5-speed Easy-R AMT unit. It’ll be offered with the Energy 1.0-litre engine that develops 72PS of power and 96Nm of torque. The engine will soon be upgraded to meet BS6 norms and it’s likely the AMT variant will be offered with the updated powertrain as well. Renault revealed the Triber AMT’s fuel efficiency at the official unveiling. It boasts a claimed figure of 20.5kmpl, which is 0.5kmpl more than the manual variant. 

Renault will also plonk in a more powerful 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine in the Triber called the HR10 TCE100. Found in various international-spec Renault models, this motor develops 100PS of power and 160Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and Renault’s X-tronic CVT unit.  

The Triber’s biggest brownie point is its ultra-modular seating layout which allows you to carry  luggage/passengers in various layouts. Features include an 8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, manual air-con, keyless entry with push-button start, digital dials, rear cooling vents, a multi-info display as well projector headlamps. Safety features include four airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, high-speed alert as well as driver and co-driver seatbelt warning.  

The Renault Triber AMT is expected to command a premium of Rs 30,000 over the manual variant which starts from Rs 4.95 lakh (ex-showroom). Due to its niche positioning, the Triber rivals hatchbacks like the Ford Freestyle, Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.