7 Seater Renault Triber scored 4 Stars in the Global NCAP Crash Test

7 Seater Renault Triber scored 4 Stars in the Global NCAP Crash Test

The base model of the Renault Triber MPV with 2-airbags tested today (1st June 2021) in the Global NCAP Crash Test under the #SaferCarsForIndia latest round crash test and achieved 4 stars in the adult occupant protection and 3 stars in child occupant protection. Renault Tribes is a compact 7-seater crossover under the 4-meter category to get the advantage of price in India. 

The ex-showroom price of the base model Triber RXE starts from 5.30 lacs in India which makes this vehicle to most affordable 7-seater vehicle in India. Renault filled the gap between its Car and SUV with this crossover in India and this crossover is performing well in the Indian automobile market especially among the medium family. Renault Triber provides a certified mileage of 19 kilometers per liter.

Renault Triber after Global NCAP crash test  

The 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine Renault Triber generates 72bhp power and 96Nm of torque. Renault offers a five-speed manual transmission as well as a five-speed AMT unit in the Triber.

The 2-airbags 5-door model of Renault Triber having a weight of 1166 kilograms used in this test at the speed of 64 kilometers per hour. 

In Adult Occupant Protection Triber achieved 4 Stars. The front-side passenger was safer than the driver-side during this crash test. Head protection was good for the both driver and front passenger. The chest and leg below the knee were adequate for the front passenger while it was marginal for the driver because of the heavy structure in front of the driver seat.

In Child Occupant Protection, a child seat for a 3-year old child was used with the adult seatbelt having forward-facing of the child. During impact, the chest safety was average and head safety was low because of the forward movement during the crash test. The CRS for an 18-month-old child's safety performed well during the impact and provides full protection to the 18-month-old child. It was used with an adult seatbelt and the face facing of the child was on the rearward. This model does not come with ISOFIX anchorages. With this all scenario, this car scored 3 Stars for child occupant protection.

Renault Triber becomes the safest car of the Renault on the Indian roads. Alejandro Furas, Secretary General of Global NCAP said, “Renault has significantly improved adult occupant protection performance in frontal crashes compared with our 2016 tests on the Kwid. The Triber sets a strong baseline for the manufacturer, and we encourage Renault to maintain this important progress as a minimum with the goal of achieving 5-star levels of safety.”

Renault Triber Global NCAP Crash test data

David Ward, President of the Towards Zero Foundation said, “It is satisfying to note Renault’s safety improvements with Global NCAP’s Triber crash test result. We would encourage them to continue this progress, and to set a five-star or Safer Choice rating as their future target for the Indian market.”