Renault Triber Safety Rating: How safe is it?

Renault delivered the Triber with an emphasis on the needs of not only the Indian but other emerging markets too. The Triber does not promise to be the ultimate solution for larger families, instead it promises to be a smart, economical solution for larger families to travel together. As a result, the Triber offers a rarely seen flexible 7-seater layout in its price category. The Triber is not a full-size MPV, it does provide much more functional space than a traditional hatchback or sedan, and it is better suited for those that need more seats but do not want to give up compact sizes and efficiencies. In this blog, we will explore how the Renault Triber is different, how it compares to other vehicles in the car class, and the importance of safety ratings like the NCAP when assessing family-friendly vehicles. Let’s find out what the Triber is so popular with pragmatic consumers.

The New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP)

Before talking about Renault Triber Global NCAP rating, let’s understand its meaning, what GNCAP and BNCAp stand for.

GNCAP

Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) is a global organization that tests cars and determines their safety in the event of a crash. Global NCAP has a strong focus on ensuring the vehicle can protect both adult occupants and child occupants, whether in a booster seat or a child safety seat. The entire testing process involves crashing cars in controlled crash tests (like real cars would be in real-world crashes) to determine how well potential passenger vehicles can protect the same occupant. Knowledge about the results helps illustrate how sturdy and dependable a passenger car is, in terms of safety. Global NCAP provides a rating of each vehicle, generally 0-5 stars, and based on the overall results of the testing can rate a vehicle with more stars, meaning more protection for adult and child occupants. Star ratings are particularly beneficial for families purchasing new cars, the safety number reflects their commitment to keeping their loved ones safe while driving.

Bharat NCAP

Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) is India’s car safety rating program intended to develop car safety standards for all vehicles in India. The program is based on global safety standards, but it takes into account the actual road and traffic conditions in India. Under Bharat NCAP, cars sold in India are crash-tested to evaluate their passenger protection in a similar way to the international crash-test program. Upon completing the test, the car is awarded a star rating from 0 to 5 stars. Ratings are intended to demonstrate how well the car protects adults and children in the vehicle. Bharat NCAP provides car safety ratings to help Indian buyers understand the safety of the vehicles they are interested in, and it helps deter manufacturers from selling unsafe vehicles and encourages manufacturers to build even safer vehicles which are more suited to Indian driving conditions.

Under the NCAP safety rating, we take Adult Occupancy, Child Occupancy, and other safety features into consideration.

Renault Triber Safety Rating: A Comprehensive Look at Its Protection

Here we shall discuss the Crash test results of the Renault Triber.In the latest Global NCAP Test held in 2021

Adult occupancy (2021 NCAP test)

Renault Triber received a 4 star in Global NCAP ratings in 2021 for adult occupant protection. Driver and passenger head and neck protection was good. Driver’s chest was marginal and passenger’s chest was adequate. Driver’s knees were marginal as they could hit hard structures behind the dashboard. The passenger’s knees were good. Driver and passenger tibias were adequate. The bodyshell was unstable and could not withstand further loading. The Footwell area was stable. The car has standard seatbelt reminders (SBR) for drivers and passenger.

Child Occupant Protection  (2021 NCAP test)

Renault Triber received a 3 star in Global NCAP ratings in 2021 for Child Occupant, Protection,3 year 3-year-old child seat was installed forward facing with adult seatbelts and was unable to prevent excessive forward movement during the impact. Chest protection was average and head protection was low as it was exposed during the crash 18-month 18-month-old child restraint was installed with an adult seatbelt rearward facing and offered full protection to the child occupant. CRS marking was permanent. Recommended CRS did not show incompatibility. The vehicle has a lap belt in the rear center position. No ISOFIX anchorages.

Now we shall discuss the Crash test results of the Renault Triber in the latest Global NCAP Test held in 2024.

Adult Occupant Protection ⭐⭐

Frontal Impact 

In the frontal impact test, the Renault Triber Safety Ratings scored decent for head and neck for both driver and co-driver. But marginal for the driver’s knees and good for the co-driver’s knees. This is because the driver’s knees can hit the structures behind the front of the car. The driver’s chest was weak and the co-driver’s chest was adequate. Both the driver’s and passenger’s tibias had adequate protection.

Side Impact 

In the side impact test, the head, pelvis, and abdomen were protected well with a good rating. However, the chest protection was rated as weak.

Side Pole Impact

This test wasn’t performed due to the absence of side and curtain airbags in the vehicle.

Child Occupant Protection ⭐⭐

Frontal Impact 

For the 3-year-old child dummy, the forward-facing child seats were installed using ISOFIX. However the protection of the child’s neck and chest was poor, and the anchorages couldn’t prevent head exposure during the frontal impact.

For the 18-month-old child dummy, the child seat was installed rearward facing and it gave full protection to the child’s head.

Side Impact 

Both the child restraint systems (CRS) managed to offer full protection during the side impact test.

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Renault Triber Safety Features

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Some key specifications of the Renault Triber can be seen below.

Reanult Triber’s Price starts from  Rs.5,99,500 and the top model goes up to Rs 8.97 Lakh (ex-showroom).

Renault Triber Crash Test: Should You Consider This Car?

A car that is graded 4-star in adult occupancy and 3-star in child occupancy when it passed the tests given by Global NCAP has well-protected occupants and safe occupants. It indicates that, by this grade, the car is excellent for crash testing and has sufficient protection for frontal and side-impact cases.Essential safety features like airbags, stability control, and high crashworthiness are probably included.

Even while it offers a high degree of safety, it could not have all the cutting-edge safety features available in vehicles with higher ratings. All things considered, the Renault Triber is a dependable option for those seeking a mix between price and excellent safety features. But if we look at the safety assessments for the Renault Triber in 2024.  A car that earns a 2-star rating in the Global NCAP safety tests meets basic safety standards but lacks sufficient protection for its occupants in a crash. This rating indicates that while the vehicle offers fundamental crash protection, it may not include advanced safety features or perform well in more severe collision situations.

FAQs

Is the Renault Triber a safe car?  

Yes, Renault Triber is considered a safe car, as it secured 4-star safety rating for adult occupant and a 3-star rating for child occupant from the Global NCAP based on the older protocols before 2022.

Can 7 people sit in Triber?

Yes, because Renault Triber is a 7-seater car that provides enough space for its passengers. Additionally, the 3rd row seat is also removable, through which you can increase the boot space.

Is Triber hit or flop?

Due to its affordability, it has good sales in some areas, as it offers value for money, services, and space, which is why the car is a hit.

Is Triber better than Ertiga?

Whether the Renault Triber is better than the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga depends on your priorities, such as budget, space, performance, and user needs. After all, both cars have their pros and cons.

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Is Renault Triber a success or a failure?

The Renault Triber is a moderate success. It’s popular among people who want an affordable and flexible 7-seater family car, but it hasn’t made a huge impact in the car market.

Is Triber worth purchasing?

It is worth purchasing certainly if you are looking for a 7 seater vehicle with good fuel economy and a few practical features for daily city use and you have a restricted budget.  But compared with more expensive vehicles in terms of performance and experience, you may feel basic. 

What is the fuel efficiency of the Triber 7-Seater?

Under ideal driving conditions, Triber’s fuel efficiency is about 17-20 km/litre. Its would be estimate probably about 11-15km/litre in ideal city driving conditions as well, whereas on the highway you could probably hope for closer to 20. 

Which Renault car is the safest?

Renault’s Triber has had decent safety ratings in the past, but in spite of the tests evolving,  safety features and tests have evolved with test robustness and as a result their ratings have slipped back on these standards.

Why did Renault Triber fail?

An arbitrary comparison, the Triber didn’t necessarily fail, they had a lot of competition they were working against and certainly the longer wait times affected their direct competition and consumer options including limited engine choices in the lower segment and compact boot space. Lastly, Renault’s pace towards new model introductions was painfully slow when compared with its competition.

Which car is more suitable, Ertiga or Triber? 

The Triber is a lower cost compact alternative that has flexible seating, while the Ertiga has a better engine and a higher quality and more refined interior. It depends on budget and space or performance.

What are the disadvantages of the Triber? 

The engine feels under power when the Triber is fully loaded. The interior quality is basic, the boot space is minimal with all seats up, and The automatic option at times can feel sluggish.

Which car is better, Tata Punch or Triber? 

The Tata Punch is a small SUV with modern features and good safety but only has two rows of seats. The Triber has seven seats with a lot of space, so is better if you like to carry passengers.

What ultimately led to the Triber failing? 

Ultimately, the Triber faced tougher competition, there were compromises with the engine power and build quality, and Renault has struggled with slow growth in India making it difficult for the Triber to stand out.

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