[Rajeevraj]

Originally Posted by CliffHanger

Would suggest to stick to established manufacturers. I'm in the market for an hatchback and I have not even put Renault in the list.

We should be open enough to evaluate and encourage good products irrespective of the manufacturer. Not only does that help increase the choice for the customer, it also makes the so called 'established manufacturers' take note and improve thier own products. A lot of products in the recent years that have come from the big two are purely as a result of the other lessor manufacturers showing the way.

The Triber is definitely a good effort from Renault. Whether they will sustain and build on its success is debatable and need to wait and watch.

[CliffHanger]

Originally Posted by Rajeevraj

We should be open enough to evaluate and encourage good products irrespective of the manufacturer. Not only does that help increase the choice for the customer, it also makes the so called 'established manufacturers' take note and improve thier own products. A lot of products in the recent years that have come from the big two are purely as a result of the other lessor manufacturers showing the way.

The Triber is definitely a good effort from Renault. Whether they will sustain and build on its success is debatable and need to wait and watch.

I'm ready to root for the underdog but not when the intentions have been wrong as I mentioned in my earlier post.

How did we arrive Triber is a good effort from Renault? Just because there is no other option in the segment?

Seltos is a good effort not the Triber. Seltos bettered the competition in the hot segment. Renault took a poor quality kwid, dressed it up well and created a new segment. May be smart, but is it a good effort? Let's wait for Teambhp review, Crash Test results and long term ownership experiences.

As I said already, I'm OK to root for the underdog but not when the intentions have been wrong.

Originally Posted by Jagann13

Absolutely! It is common to appreciate good things and smash bad things. No bad in appreciating a great engineering work!
"Perceived quality is far from actual quality", so the only hatches that may break this are VW Polo, Figo, i20 and maybe the Tiago for its body. Only the i20 is from an established manufacturer.
If people had stuck to established manufacturers, Kia and MG should have closed their shops now.
We were taken by the space and VFM Triber offers under 4m(engineering beauty) and I am not surprised by the response here!
I don't think that the dynamics have deprived. Instead, coming from the Kwid's platform the ride and handling of the Triber are excellent. No denial that it is from the Duster's parents.

Reasoning above, thanks.

[2cents]

Originally Posted by CliffHanger

I'm in the market for an hatchback and I have not even put Renault in the list.

I have this weird feeling that you might eventually buy the Triber.

[Nonstop-driver]

Originally Posted by CliffHanger

Let's wait for Teambhp review, Crash Test results and long term ownership experiences.

I'm 100% with you. Even with Kwid, Renault tried to send a buffed up version for crash tests and sold skimmed ones in the market and thought nobody would notice. In the case of Captur, they tried to pass off the European Captur while selling Russia based one. Its an unethical company with a mission to sell cheap products in India.

[Rajeevraj]

Originally Posted by CliffHanger

How did we arrive Triber is a good effort from Renault? Just because there is no other option in the segment?

Seltos is a good effort not the Triber. Seltos bettered the competition in the hot segment. Renault took a poor quality kwid, dressed it up well and created a new segment. May be smart, but is it a good effort? Let's wait for Teambhp review, Crash Test results and long term ownership experience.

Well, you answered your own question. Highlighted above. Creating a new segment in the 5-10L range which is the highest volume and most competitive segment is definitely an achievement. Creating that segment and then dispatching 2500, 4700, 5200 odd in the first 3 months is definitely a good start.

Of course, the long term success remains to be seen and depends on whether the pros outweigh the cons in the eyes of majority of buyers, but that is true for any car including the seltos and hector. For example we know that the dual clutch that runs in both the seltos and venue has a history of problems worldwide. If that starts to cause failures in India it will impact the brand.

For now , we can judge by data available today.

[pseudo_coder]

Originally Posted by CliffHanger

Let's wait for Teambhp review, Crash Test results and long term ownership experiences.

Which cars under 5 lakh ex showroom price score high on crash tests? I think none scores more than 2 stars.

[ganadrive16]

That's a little unfair and to be harsh on Renault. When the market leaders can sell zero star worthy cars over the past 3 decades, why do we need to overreact when other players produce what the "herd" wants. When regulations are stringents all makers comply and it is a fair playfield.

[AdityaDeane]

Originally Posted by AdityaDeane

Took the quotation, and now awaiting my loan approval within this week and subsequently delivery sometime soon if all things are in place.

Finally, after long delays and over a month since this post above, my loan has been approved today. Now will wait for the delivery of Triber RXZ by end of November, God-Willing. Will start an ownership review with all the details soon after delivery, cause I will get to drive it from Dehradun to Manali within a couple of days of buying the vehicle. The choice of colors we have provided the dealership is Silver > Blue > Yellow > Red. The excitement begins.

Time to bid my Nano a farewell...

[400notout]

Originally Posted by AdityaDeane

Now will wait for the delivery of Triber RXZ by end of November

Congratulations! Finally your search for an affordable people mover ends. I feel the Triber is a very decent car for its worth. Wishing you many happy miles and looking forward to your ownership experience.

[Jagann13]

Originally Posted by AdityaDeane

Finally, after long delays and over a month since this post above, my loan has been approved today. Now will wait for the delivery of Triber RXZ by end of November, God-Willing. Will start an ownership review with all the details soon after delivery, cause I will get to drive it from Dehradun to Manali within a couple of days of buying the vehicle. The choice of colors we have provided the dealership is Silver > Blue > Yellow > Red. The excitement begins.

Time to bid my Nano a farewell...

Happy to hear this! Congratulations on the car and excited to see the ownership review from you!

So glad it got approved a little late, else you would have got the R14 rims and changing that will be a Himalayan task!

[PrideRed]

Originally Posted by CliffHanger

I'm ready to root for the underdog but not when the intentions have been wrong as I mentioned in my earlier post.

How did we arrive Triber is a good effort from Renault? Just because there is no other option in the segment?

Seltos is a good effort not the Triber. Seltos bettered the competition in the hot segment. Renault took a poor quality kwid, dressed it up well and created a new segment. May be smart, but is it a good effort? Let's wait for Teambhp review, Crash Test results and long term ownership experiences.

As I said already, I'm OK to root for the underdog but not when the intentions have been wrong.

I have driven Triber and barring lack of power, I could not find anything wrong with the car. In fact Triber has a ride quality which the hatchback from so called Established manufacturers can only dream off! Full marks for practicality and features again.I don't expect Triber to score anything beyond 2 stars in terms of safety! That said top spec Triber does get 4 airbags, not sure which other car in price range offers same(Figo may be). If 5 star safety is the only criteria for buying car, I can think off Nexon (under 10Lac) or probably buy something more expensive, but nothing more here.

[AdityaDeane]

Originally Posted by 400notout

Congratulations! Finally your search for an affordable people mover ends. I feel the Triber is a very decent car for its worth. Wishing you many happy miles and looking forward to your ownership experience.

Thanks a lot sir, yes finally I can rest my search and enjoy a pocket friendly occasional 7 seater with my family.

Originally Posted by Jagann13

Happy to hear this! Congratulations on the car and excited to see the ownership review from you! So glad it got approved a little late, else you would have got the R14 rims and changing that will be a Himalayan task!

Even I am happy for the delay, I wanted to have those 15 inchers ever since the media drives. Now I can have them factory fitted and not worry about the warranty, otherwise that was the first task I had in mind after taking the delivery.

Looking forward to years and miles of fun with my family and extended family once in a while.

[Behemoth]

Originally Posted by AdityaDeane

Finally, after long delays and over a month since this post above, my loan has been approved today. Now will wait for the delivery of Triber RXZ by end of November

Time to bid my Nano a farewell...

Congrats Aditya and looking forward to your ownership review! To replace your Blue Nano a Blue Triber would be great. I really liked the Blue colour on the Triber when I saw it in the showroom.

[AdityaDeane]

Originally Posted by Behemoth

Congrats Aditya and looking forward to your ownership review! To replace your Blue Nano a Blue Triber would be great. I really liked the Blue colour on the Triber when I saw it in the showroom.

Exactly my thoughts, but wifey likes the Silver more, so my choice moved down the chart!

Even the Nano in Blue was mostly because of our existing Blue WagonR (owned by my father at that time) and because, as far as I remember, Blue was the only color with Black interiors, as opposed to Beige interiors in the other colours.

My personal colour choices are Blue > Yellow > Red only. Silver was the last in my option, even after White! :-P

[thenextstar]

Originally Posted by AdityaDeane

Exactly my thoughts, but wifey likes the Silver more, so my choice moved down the chart!

Congratulations on your purchase, will eagerly wait for the ownership review. I am already seeing a good number of Tribers on road here in Aligarh which is a good sign because it is a Tier 3 city. I really like the Mustard Colour followed by Silver.

My family is looking to replace a ageing 16 year old WagonR and Triber looks to be a great choice but little wary of the 1L Engine, coming from a 1L WagonR, so will maybe wait out for the Turbo Petrol. We just purchased a Ciaz 1.5D for those Highway trips so Triber Petrol would be largely limited for city drives.