2025 Renault Triber Facelift Review: India’s Budget 7-Seater Receives a Clever Overhaul
The all new Renault Triber 2025 facelift in India — new design, improved interior, 6 airbags, clever features, versatile 7 seats. Is it worth it? Learn now!
Once Upon a Drive: The Tale of India’s Favorite Budget 7-Seater
If you’re an Indian clan with more kin than seats in your vehicle, you’ll understand. For decades, you either huddled around a small hatch or broke the bank on a cumbersome MUV. Then came 2019 and Renault turned the tables with the Renault Triber — a witty sub-4m MPV that didn’t break the bank but could still carry your whole cricket squad.
Fast forward to July 2025, and the Triber just got its largest glow-up ever. New competitors are tough and customers call for big-car feel at small-car prices mean the 2025 Renault Triber delivers brasher looks, wiser tech, and a plenty of safety features to put the whole colony WhatsApp group at ease.
Does it still retain India’s budget 7-seater crown, then? Let’s put on our seatbelts and see.
A Fresh Face for Familiar Roads
The new Triber won’t get lost in traffic congestion anymore — Renault has bestowed it with a new sliver of sharpness to the front grille, LED projector headlamps with boomerang DRLs, and a more grown-up bumper. The large diamond logo is stylin’, the flex wheels now have a ‘premium-ish’ look, and the smoked tail-lamps with a black strip connecting them provide a mature rear end (no pun meant.).
From the side, it’s recognisably still Triber — upright posture, short bonnet, and that unique modular shape. But these adjustments make it feel fresh enough to cut through a sea of tin-can hatches and me-too sub-compact SUVs.
Interior: Big Dreams on a Small Budget
Open the door and Renault’s attempt to stretch your rupee is evident. The dual-tone cabin is cozy and inviting, while the new floating 8-inch touchscreen finally gets the Triber looking this decade. There’s wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (wires are so 2020), and the semi-digital cluster is a treat to look at.
For its cost, build quality is solid — no creaks, good plastics, and nice touches such as cooled storage and a wireless charging pad. AC vents for the third and second rows prevent all from melting in a Delhi summer.
Need more room? Fold, slide, or take out the rear row altogether. It is possible to switch from a 7-seat setup to a mini cargo van before your uncle can say, “Bas ekaurkursi adjust kar de.”
Performance: The Little Engine That Could
Expect not to screech away with tyre prints at the next red light. Unchanged is the 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol — it churns 72 PS and 96 Nm – not a deal-breaker for city commutes, grocery runs, and weekend getaways to grandma’s place.
You can have a 5-speed manual or an optional AMT if your left leg doesn’t have to work in Mumbai traffic. Okay, with a full load and bags, you’ll want turbo boost. But come on, for less than 10 lakh, we cannot expect everything.
Safety: Small MPV, Big Safety Net
This is where Renault should be lauded (and perhaps a Jalebi). All 2025 Tribers feature 6 airbags — front, side, curtain — along with ABS, EBD, traction control, hill-start assist, ESP, and ISOFIX mounts.
Top trims add to the deal with a 360-degree camera, rain-sensing wipers, and front parking sensors — luxuries at this price. If peace of mind is high on your priority list, the Triber checks those boxes firmly.
Practical Capabilities: Because Indian Roads Aren’t Smooth
The Triber’s party trick remains its flexible space. With all seats up, the boot is enough for daily errands. Fold the last row, and you’ve got room for a week’s worth of sabzi. Remove it altogether, and you’re ready for that unplanned IKEA trip (yes, they’re finally expanding in India).
Ground clearance? A respectable 182 mm ensures speed breakers and potholes won’t spoil your mood. The soft suspension enjoys bad roads more than your back does.
Pricing and Availability: Still India’s Most Economical 7-Seater
The 2025 Renault Triber facelift India price ranges from 6.29 lakh (ex-showroom) for the entry-level Authentic variant, to 9.16 lakh for the range-topping Emotion AMT.
Booking? Open now at your local Renault showroom. Deliveries? Rolling out across India as you read these words.
Pros and cons:
Pros:
Still the most affordable 7-seater MPV in India
New design and new features
6 airbags on all trims
Very flexible seating configuration
Easy to drive, park, and live with
Good ride quality on bad roads
Cons
Same old engine — no turbo or diesel variant
AMT is better for city crawling than enthusiastic drives
Third row is best for children or short journeys
No factory-fit CNG available (dealer fitment only)
Last Word: Is the New Triber Worth It?
Unless your family, budget, and parking mean a big no to large MPVs, the 2025 Renault Triber facelift remains one of India’s wisest people movers. Chic, pragmatic, safe, and inexpensive — it does everything a large car can do, without the pain of owning a large car.
Consider it India’s Maruti Ertiga Lite — same multi-seat charm, only more convenient to purchase, park, and service. If that’s your target zone, the Triber remains difficult to top.
FAQs — Renault Triber 2025 Facelift
Is the 2025 Renault Tribergood for long road trips?
Yes, but best reserved for short to medium highway excursions. The engine is easy-going and economical.
Does the new Triber get a turbo petrol or diesel engine?
No. It still gets the same 1.0-litre petrol. No turbo and diesel variants available.
Is the Renault Triber safe?
Yes — all models receive 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, traction control, ESP, and hill-start assist. Making it one of the safest budget MPVs.
What are the colour options for the new 2025 Triber?
Expect popular colors such as Fiery Red, Moonlight Silver, Metal Mustard, and Ice Cool White — along with new dual-tone versions.
What is the price of 2025 Renault Triber?
Expect an on-road price of 7.3–10.6 lakh, depending on variant and registration.
