[TusharK]

Nissan has confirmed a new compact MPV for the Indian market. It will be based on the Renault Triber and will be launched later this year.



The carmaker has also shared a teaser image of the new Triber-based MPV. It will feature a bold design with a large hexagonal grille in the front, sweptback headlamps and a chunky front bumper with C-shaped silver inserts.

The overall shape of the new MPV will be similar to the Triber. The sub-4 meter model will have 3 rows of seats with dual-tone upholstery and will be equipped with features such as an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital instrument console, a wireless charger, and 2nd-row seats with slide and recline functions.



The new Nissan MPV will be offered with the same 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine as the Triber. It produces 71 BHP and 96 Nm and is paired with either a 5-speed manual or AMT.

Link to Team-BHP news

[lazyjay90767]

"The new Nissan MPV will be offered with the same 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine as the Triber. It produces 71 BHP and 96 Nm and is paired with either a 5-speed manual or AMT."

Pray God why? Might have been better to increase the power and capacity just a little bit

[Rumblestrip]

Triber is a competent product let down by lack of updates and a weak engine. Was hoping that Nissan would bring the 3-pot turbo in their version. Sad to see its the same lethargic NA engine.

Not sure if anyone will be interested in this product considering Nissan's fight for survival and lacklustre ASS.

Finally, Nissan India can boast they have more than 1 product for the Indian customers.

[DicKy]

C'mon Nissan!!!

What's so hard in plonking the turbo petrol in the Triber based model?

That 1.0l lump is the worst modern engine that I have driven in the last 10 years.

[F10D_Estilo]

Originally Posted by lazyjay90767

"The new Nissan MPV will be offered with the same 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine as the Triber. It produces 71 BHP and 96 Nm and is paired with either a 5-speed manual or AMT."

IMHO, I don't think that 1.0L is going nowhere anytime soon and for the segment it makes more sense than a bigger engine due to tax benefits. But I feel that Renault-Nissan group should have at least given us the option to opt for a turbo petrol by paying a higher price tag just like the VW group offering a 1.0L and a 1.5L turbo petrol option.

[GB muthu]

What the Triber needs is a 70hp Valeo e-axle at the rear, 30kwh LFP battery under its platform and a 120 liter frunk at the front. 60/40 front row seats with sliding backrest for the passenger side. So that the passenger can also face backwards when required. Creating a lounge atmosphere of the cabin.

[GB muthu]

Originally Posted by F10D_Estilo

IMHO, I don't think that 1.0L is going nowhere anytime soon and for the segment it makes more sense than a bigger engine due to tax benefits. But I feel that Renault-Nissan group should have at least given us the option to opt for a turbo petrol by paying a higher price tag just like the VW group offering a 1.0L and a 1.5L turbo petrol option.

Leave alone turbo. Even a drive mode can make a world of difference for this vehicle. The delays that are sewn in can be so annoying.

[SmartCat]

Originally Posted by DicKy

C'mon Nissan!!! What's so hard in plonking the turbo petrol in the Triber based model?

My guess is that 1.0 litre Turbo mated to manual transmission makes it quite unusable on a fully loaded 7 seater, thanks to turbolag. CVT will reduce lag effect but it will make Triber too expensive.

[petrocarb]

Originally Posted by SmartCat

My guess is that 1.0 litre Turbo mated to manual transmission makes it quite unusable on a fully loaded 7 seater, thanks to turbolag. CVT will reduce lag effect but it will make Triber too expensive.

+1

Having used the new Magnite Turbo CVT. I think that engine and transmission combination should fit well with the Triber. With Just one vehicle (X-Trail is DOA) in their portfolio, Nissan should have gone aggressive with the new vehicle.

[clementw]

Why make another similar product? I would have though that they will give the bigger engine for those who are not satisfied with the Triber and build a new base of buyers. Maybe this is also for the export market and any interested buyers here. Still even the export market can do with the turbo engine.

[funnysaltbrick]

If they're sticking with the 1.0 engine, fine. Atleast a hybrid option to boost the horsepower to 120 minimum, please? A 4m SUV that's competing in the Creta-class with a 70hp engine sounds like soured fruits. Come on, Nissan-Renault. Something from your TCe line? We're not that stupid to just buy anything with a Nissan badge on it, I think that was clear with the X-Trail, no?

[LakeWalker]

Originally Posted by TusharK

Nissan has confirmed a new compact MPV for the Indian market. It will be based on the Renault Triber and will be launched later this year.

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Maybe I'm reading too much into it but if we look at these images (and the image provided as part of the Global press release on the "Nissan's Duster version SUV" article), it looks like Nissan's MPV won't have DRLs!. Even though it looks like they are present in the design, DRLs of all these concept cars are ON in all these images except the MPV. I wonder why!

[Joe367]

Originally Posted by TusharK

The new Nissan MPV will be offered with the same 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine as the Triber. It produces 71 BHP and 96 Nm and is paired with either a 5-speed manual or AMT.

Link to Team-BHP news

I am now convinced that they tried their best but couldn't find a way to fit the turbo engine and cvt gearbox inside the Triber.

[slango97]

Originally Posted by funnysaltbrick

If they're sticking with the 1.0 engine, fine. Atleast a hybrid option to boost the horsepower to 120 minimum, please? A 4m SUV that's competing in the Creta-class with a 70hp engine sounds like soured fruits. Come on, Nissan-Renault. Something from your TCe line? We're not that stupid to just buy anything with a Nissan badge on it, I think that was clear with the X-Trail, no?

It's not even close to Creta class. It's cheaper even than the Ertiga. It's for people upgrading from a subcompact hatch like the Alto. It's definitely underpowered, but adding a turbo engine would also mean that price-wise it'll overlap with the Ertiga too much. Alongside the turbo lag issues mentioned by other BHPians, perhaps this is also something they don't want.

[funnysaltbrick]

Originally Posted by slango97

It's not even close to Creta class. It's cheaper even than the Ertiga. It's for people upgrading from a subcompact hatch like the Alto. It's definitely underpowered, but adding a turbo engine would also mean that price-wise it'll overlap with the Ertiga too much. Alongside the turbo lag issues mentioned by other BHPians, perhaps this is also something they don't want.

I was referring to the SUV not the Triber derivative but I get you. For the Triber, a 1.0 seems like the right bet. I just wish it had more power and an extra gear but that’ll add costs which wouldn’t go well I assume….