How Does The Renault Triber Fair On Long Drives?
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The Renault Triber for sale has quickly become a success and helped Renault increase its sales globally. The car is a kind of a crossover MPV that looks stylish. It has established itself as a very important product for the company and is known to have features even at its competitive price point. Now, since the car is an MPV, it will also be used a lot for long drives and trips as it can seat many people. We see how it fairs for long drives.
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Comfort and practicality
This is one of the most important areas when looking for a car which will be used for long drives. The car should be spacious enough from the inside for the people to endure the long drives and be seated comfortably, while there should also be practical features. The Renault Triber despite being a sub-four-metre vehicle is very comfortable on the inside. Yes, for the third-row passengers the knee room is a bit less, but it does get features such as third-row air vents and large windows that make them a bit more comfortable. At the front, it also gets a cooled glove box that adds on to its comfort. If there are only five passengers, then the third row can be folded to add on to the luggage space that becomes massive and makes it a very practical product. The overall interiors of the Renault Triber are also premium and it also gets an eight-inch infotainment system along with features such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Renault Triber, if used as a five-seater, will be the most comfortable at its price point, especially if you get a used Triber, as it gets ample space and also a reclining function for the seats.
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Renault Triber engine
From a driver’s point of view, this is very important as well. This is perhaps the only place where the Renault Triber is let down as it only has 1.0 litre 72 hp engine. This engine feels laggy and if the car is full of people then there is some difficulty in hilly areas or to perform quick overtakes. The engine itself does not feel very refined and there is some engine noise that seeps into the cabin. This does become irritating during long drives. So if on the highways if you try to push the car then the car feels stressed out and car users don’t like to push the engine to the rev limiter.
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The Renault Triber for sale has quickly become a success and helped Renault increase its sales globally. The car is a kind of a crossover MPV that looks stylish. It has established itself as a very important product for the company and is known to have features even at its competitive price point. Now, since the car is an MPV, it will also be used a lot for long drives and trips as it can seat many people. We see how it fairs for long drives.
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Comfort and practicality
This is one of the most important areas when looking for a car which will be used for long drives. The car should be spacious enough from the inside for the people to endure the long drives and be seated comfortably, while there should also be practical features. The Renault Triber despite being a sub-four-metre vehicle is very comfortable on the inside. Yes, for the third-row passengers the knee room is a bit less, but it does get features such as third-row air vents and large windows that make them a bit more comfortable. At the front, it also gets a cooled glove box that adds on to its comfort. If there are only five passengers, then the third row can be folded to add on to the luggage space that becomes massive and makes it a very practical product. The overall interiors of the Renault Triber are also premium and it also gets an eight-inch infotainment system along with features such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Renault Triber, if used as a five-seater, will be the most comfortable at its price point, especially if you get a used Triber, as it gets ample space and also a reclining function for the seats.
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Renault Triber engine
From a driver’s point of view, this is very important as well. This is perhaps the only place where the Renault Triber is let down as it only has 1.0 litre 72 hp engine. This engine feels laggy and if the car is full of people then there is some difficulty in hilly areas or to perform quick overtakes. The engine itself does not feel very refined and there is some engine noise that seeps into the cabin. This does become irritating during long drives. So if on the highways if you try to push the car then the car feels stressed out and car users don’t like to push the engine to the rev limiter.
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Renault Triber mileage and costs
The Renault Triber gives claims a fuel efficiency of 20 km/l. But this will vary on driving dynamics and the weight in the car. The car is overall a reliable package and the servicing costs are not a lot as well which makes it an inexpensive car to run. This is somewhere where the Triber starts making a lot of sense for long journeys as well. More importantly, a new Triber costs just R179,800 for the entry-level variant and used Tribers for sale at Group 1 Renault are even more affordable!
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The Renault Triber for sale has quickly become a success and helped Renault increase its sales globally. The car is a kind of a crossover MPV that looks stylish. It has established itself as a very important product for the company and is known to have features even at its competitive price point. Now, since the car is an MPV, it will also be used a lot for long drives and trips as it can seat many people. We see how it fairs for long drives.
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Comfort and practicality
This is one of the most important areas when looking for a car which will be used for long drives. The car should be spacious enough from the inside for the people to endure the long drives and be seated comfortably, while there should also be practical features. The Renault Triber despite being a sub-four-metre vehicle is very comfortable on the inside. Yes, for the third-row passengers the knee room is a bit less, but it does get features such as third-row air vents and large windows that make them a bit more comfortable. At the front, it also gets a cooled glove box that adds on to its comfort. If there are only five passengers, then the third row can be folded to add on to the luggage space that becomes massive and makes it a very practical product. The overall interiors of the Renault Triber are also premium and it also gets an eight-inch infotainment system along with features such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Renault Triber, if used as a five-seater, will be the most comfortable at its price point, especially if you get a used Triber, as it gets ample space and also a reclining function for the seats.
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Renault Triber engine
From a driver’s point of view, this is very important as well. This is perhaps the only place where the Renault Triber is let down as it only has 1.0 litre 72 hp engine. This engine feels laggy and if the car is full of people then there is some difficulty in hilly areas or to perform quick overtakes. The engine itself does not feel very refined and there is some engine noise that seeps into the cabin. This does become irritating during long drives. So if on the highways if you try to push the car then the car feels stressed out and car users don’t like to push the engine to the rev limiter.
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Renault Triber mileage and costs
The Renault Triber gives claims a fuel efficiency of 20 km/l. But this will vary on driving dynamics and the weight in the car. The car is overall a reliable package and the servicing costs are not a lot as well which makes it an inexpensive car to run. This is somewhere where the Triber starts making a lot of sense for long journeys as well. More importantly, a new Triber costs just R179,800 for the entry-level variant and used Tribers for sale at Group 1 Renault are even more affordable!
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Article sourced from https://motoroctane.com/
Posted on June 25th, 2021
Renault Captur 2021 Range Boosted By The Captur R.S. Line
For the first time, the R.S. Line version appears on the Renault Captur
For the first time, the R.S. Line version appears on the Renault Captur, whether South Africa will be honoured with these is still unknown. Nonetheless - let’s take a look at how the Captur R.S. line boosts the current Captur range from Group 1 Renault.
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With exclusive attributes inspired by the world of motorsports, Captur reinforces its athletic character. This finish features a front bumper with F1 blade and honeycomb grille, a grey rear air diffuser, over-tinted windows and rear window, a double chromed cannula and 18-inch Le Castellet alloy wheels. An R.S. Line badge on the trunk door signs this version.
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This signature can be found inside on the specific red-edged upholstery and on the perforated leather steering wheel with red and grey stitching. The aluminium door sills show their Renault Sport heritage. The interior is decorated with a red line on the air vents and the dashboard, which has a carbon finish. The 10’ digital dashboard, front and rear parking aid with a rearview camera, induction charger and electrochromic interior mirror is standard equipment.
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For the 2021 model year, the Renault Captur is evolving in detail to further refine the popular design. The Initiale Paris version is enriched as standard with the 360° camera, the shark antenna has a black finish on the relevant roof colours, the front and rear skis gain in distinction with an Erbé grey finish and the steering wheel paddles are adorned with chrome.
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The Renault Captur model year 2021 is available abroad in the Renault network. Fingers crossed it sees SA shores too!
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Article from https://www.automotiveworld.com/
Posted on May 13th, 2021
Renault Megane R.S. 2021 update Info
Five-door, turbocharged, auto-only Megane RS is unashamed of the new school - but don't hold that against it.
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It's becoming the norm to speak of a golden era for hot hatches. Fast, practical, huge fun and inexpensive to run; the class-leading contenders let you have it all. Yet given how long this period has lasted, it might be better to consider brilliant hot hatches as mere par for the course in 2021. There simply isn't a dud in the line-up, from Fiesta ST through Toyota GR Yaris to Mercedes-AMG A45. Buyers are spoilt for choice - and the manufacturers have upped their game accordingly.
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It was into a sector only marginally less competitive than 2021's that the third iteration of Renault Sport Megane arrived. The brief was tough - to keep the old guard of R.S. fans happy while bringing new buyers into the fold - but the form book spoke for itself: Renault Sport had been the standard bearers since the turn of the century.
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As it transpired, the old 280 and 300 Trophy (all models now have 300hp, and the manual option has gone) achieved as many hits as they did misses. There was a lot to like in isolation, the Renault Megane being exciting and engaging in its own way, but the fact remained that it wasn't as fun to drive as its predecessor nor as nice to use every day as a Golf GTI. Of course, it escaped no one that the former was hard to achieve while pursuing the latter.
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Now, three years later, we have a facelift. And, more importantly than that, a Renault Sport facelift. Which, for whatever reason, often feel like more than the sum of their parts. A tinker of this and a tweak of that often seem to have significant influence - think Clio 197 to 200 and Megane 225 to 300. Furthermore, the Megane tested here might just be the best option in the range: the Sport chassis with that now-compulsory EDC dual-clutch gearbox. Few will mourn the demise of the obdurate manual or the stiffness of a Trophy chassis, which can be wearing on the road. If the Megane is really going to be up with the class best - the i30 N now has a DCT option as well, plus there's the Focus ST automatic - then it's most probably in this configuration.
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INTERIOR
It's funny how quickly and substantially quality perceptions alter. Back in 2018 the Mk7 Golf GTI was still being lauded for the cohesion of its cabin, against which the old Megane R.S. could only offer an unresponsive touchscreen, cheap ventilation controls and awkward integration of the manual gearbox. It was far from brilliant.
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How times have changed. Not only has the latest Golf seemingly dropped the ball as far as ease of use goes, but Renault’s new EasyLink system has also moved the Megane's interior on leaps and bounds. Still a portrait layout and now with a 9.3-inch display, it rights the wrongs of before: specifically, the screen responds promptly to every command and maintains the consistent smartphone connection it couldn't manage before. With more vibrant displays and user-friendly menus, in addition, EasyLink is a big step forward for the Megane.
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That's not the only thing, either. Those scratchy, unsatisfying controls for the air-con have been upgraded to weightier, higher-quality knurled dials, again a noticeable improvement and vastly preferable to the weird VW sliding scale. The R.S.-branded 'Multi-Sense' drive mode button - cycling through Comfort, Normal, Sport, Race and MySense - has been enlarged and repositioned from the dash to the transmission tunnel. Again, it's another small point that improves usability - it's far easier for your left hand to reach now, and no longer means the hazards might be pressed by accident.
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Though Renault offers Recaro seats (and, it says, a 20mm lower driving position as a result) as an option on the Trophy, there's precious little cause for complaint in the standard ones. They don't look as racy, sure, but are well-sited, decently supportive and plenty comfortable enough. Perhaps the driving position isn't beyond improvement - the pedals are a little offset, and more reach adjustment would benefit the taller driver - but it is extremely competitive in a way its predecessor was not.
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ENGINE & GEARBOX
The Megane is unique in its segment for using just 1.8-litres to make 300hp. Most rivals deploy 2.0-litre engines, and the Focus ST offers fully another half a litre of swept capacity from its 2.3-litre Ecoboost. For the Renault, a bore of 79.7mm and a stroke of 90.1mm means 1,798cc in total, with 300hp at 6,000rpm and 399.97Nm at 2,400rpm - as per the previous model, and competitive in its class. The closest rival on paper would be Hyundai's i30 N DCT, with 280hp and 391.83Nm.
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Interestingly, given the hot hatch trend, the Megane only uses six gears for its dual-clutch automatic - all other rivals have seven, and the Hyundai goes with eight. The seven-speed is used in the Alpine A110 with the same engine isn't rated for the additional torque. It makes the R.S. a tad busier on the motorway than might be expected, cruising at little less than 3,000rpm, and can't aid fuel economy either - the official combined is 33, which is the same as Honda's more powerful, manual-geared Civic Type R.
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Furthermore, although the six-speed auto is broadly speaking a decent gearbox - and comes with nice shift paddles - it isn't without fault. In the sportier drive modes, it's too keen to both hold a gear and kick down, making what might just be a spirited drive feel a lot more frenetic than it needs to. It's prone to indecision, too, and can change at inopportune moments. There are fewer issues in normal conditions, so it's often preferable to take manual control with the paddles for driving a bit quicker - their size and travel make them satisfying to use and the gearbox is responsive to fingertip requests. In the Sport and Race modes, kick down and the automatic upchanges are disabled, too. It's another welcome touch for enthusiasts that aren’t replicated everywhere.
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The Megane's engine remains as likeable as ever, performance belying its relatively modest stature. While there isn't the ultimate zeal of something like the Civic's 2.0-litre unit, the R.S. is more than willing to rev; peak torque at higher engine speeds makes it a tad less accessible than some rivals, the flipside being a more thrilling, boostier nature. An augmented induction gurgle isn't unpleasant, especially when complemented by a very vocal set of exhaust pipes. Many have tried (and most have failed) to get the right mixture of civility and silliness from hot hatch exhausts in recent years - none have done it better than Renault.
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In terms of raw performance, the numbers are again competitive: the Megane will reach 100km/h in less than six seconds, and reach beyond 257.5km/h. There's never any desire for more, truth be told.
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CHASSIS
In a world of increasing chassis configurability - optional dampers on an Octavia vRS bring 15 different settings - it's refreshing to see Renault Sport's confidence in a passive suspension set up. Buy a Sport and you get that chassis; buy a Trophy and you get the Cup chassis - 10 per cent stiffer overall with tweaks to springs, dampers, anti-roll bars and bump stops. There's no chopping and changing. You'll get 19-inch wheels as standard, too; the Sport comes with 18s, though this test car had larger rims optioned on - as most buyers will.
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Now, a good passive chassis can be great - superior even, if its compromise is neatly struck. Trouble is a bad one can be a pain in the... well, everywhere really. Which was the old Trophy's issue, really, and it would be a surprise to find it any different this time around - inspirational in the right surroundings and doubtless a boon on circuit, but pretty tough the rest of the time.
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For road use, it's hard to argue against the Sport chassis. If not as supple as the good old days, but neither is the Megane punishing, it blends comfort and control really well. Even on the optional, larger wheels you'll not curse it on a motorway journey, nor bemoan its lack of composure on a B-road.
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In fact, the R.S. 300 Sport is, broadly speaking, a lot of fun when the road goes from major to minor. The oft-criticised 4Control rear-wheel steer remains standard fitment and, though still not the most intuitive, the system does seem to work better in conjunction with the slightly more accommodating Sport chassis. It's still sharp off centre, albeit not quite as darty and unnerving as previous Trophys. It helps no end that the rest of the car radiates poise - hydraulic bump stops really are handy on a craggy country lane - in the finest French tradition.
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What a shame, then, that so much of the hard work is almost undone by the lack of a locking differential. No doubt the Megane was more exposed than usual in miserable January conditions, but to offer a 300hp, front-wheel drive car of any kind with only an open diff (the Trophy's Torsen isn't available on the Sport) seems like madness. Where rivals would dig in and redeploy torque somewhere useful, the Sport pushes wide with one tyre messily spinning up. The Perfohub front suspension, chunky 245-section Bridgestones (on the 19-inch wheel, otherwise 235) and well-sorted traction control do a good job, with far better purchase than might be expected - but ultimately they're fighting a losing battle. This means at those points where the Megane looks set to go from very good to even better, the hardware (or lack thereof) lets the side down.
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For those eyeing up the Megane as a Golf GTI alternative, perhaps a traction deficit at the handling limit isn't the end of the world. On the other hand, a limited-slip differential could be on the options list for keen drivers that would make a precious little difference in everyday driving - certainly not in a way that stiffer suspension or a louder exhaust might - while unlocking the best from the chassis. There's little to complain about in the braking department, with 355mm discs up front, and 290mm behind, the former being clamped by Brembo callipers. In that typical Renault Sport fashion, the initial pedal feel is a little soft, but there's decent feel and performance once into the meat of the travel.
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COSTS
The current crop of hot hatches is hard enough to separate on the road - and it's much the same on paper. The new Megane RS range begins at R633,900, which will likely lead some to throw up their hands. But consider this: the first Trophy launched in 2005 at R397,000 allowing for inflation that's R596,000 today - that’s not a big difference. Compared to the Renault Megane price, which starts at R325,900 at Group 1 Renault, it seems excessive, but consider all the ‘extras’ you’ll get.
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This particular Megane R.S. 300 Sport was R716,360 with extras like the Flame Red paint, 19-inch wheel upgrade, Alcantara upholstery and heated seats. For reference, the last Golf GTI we tested was optioned toR768,793, and the Civic R738,314. Beyond a panoramic sunroof, there isn't anything more to add to the Renault. Smartphone mirroring with the big screen, a 10-inch TFT driver display, BOSE stereo, LED lights, reversing camera and a suite of active safety technology is all standard. That the latter never saw fit to intervene speaks to how well it's integrated.
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The older design of dual-clutch means the Megane might be a little more expensive to run than some rivals. A less powerful Golf GTI is officially 5mpg and 25g/km better off, and a Focus ST automatic is said to be capable of 40mpg. Furthermore, as the Megane nudges over 190g/km - depending on wheel size it's 191 or 192g/km.
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VERDICT
By and large, this latest Renault Sport Megane update achieves what you'd like every facelift to do: address weaknesses while leaving what was good untouched. So it's still the best looking car in the class, plenty fast enough and apparently built in a way that will dispel all your old French quality myths. In addition, a markedly improved interior makes it more appealing both in the showroom and in day-to-day use - to look at and to sit in, the Megane does feel good as well (if not better than) anything else in its class. You'd be very happy to see this parked on your drive, and that counts for a lot. A Civic Type R might not sit so well in suburbia.
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Your priorities will ultimately dictate where the Megane lands in the final pecking order. Those after the best hot hatch to drive are still better served by the Honda, which is more capable overall and just as engaging in its own way. It shouldn't be forgotten, either, that the rear seats and boot are also more accommodating.
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Nevertheless, this latest R.S. 300 remains a deeply impressive and - perhaps just as importantly - exceptionally likeable car. It's a richer, more rewarding experience than anything currently built on the MQB platform, a nicer place to sit than a Focus ST and a real pleasure to drive briskly. This feels like the most successful iteration of the Megane IV R.S. formula yet, with great usability evident alongside an appreciable Renault Sport edge, and deserves wider recognition as a result. It comes highly recommended. But would be even more so with a limited-slip diff.
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SPECIFICATION | RENAULT SPORT MEGANE 300
Engine: 1,798cc 4-cyl, turbo
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch auto, front-wheel drive
Power (hp): 300@6,000rpm
Torque (Nm): 399.97 @ 2,400rpm
0-100km/h: 5.7 seconds
Top speed: 260km/h
Weight: 1,447kg ('kerbweight without options')
MPG: 33.6 (WLTP)
CO2: 191g/km (WLTP)
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Article from https://joiedevivrevehicles.tumblr.com/post/651089308193783809/renault-megane-rs-2021-update-info-five-door
Posted on May 13th, 2021
2020 Renault Sandero Techroad Discussed
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If your smartphone regularly updates you with motoring news, you will not only be able to catch all the updates while plugged into the Renault Sandero Techroad but you are also going to find out about the new third-generation Sandero that’ll be launched soon.
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The new one, which made its global debut last month, has picked up a whole load more style than the Techroad specification being tested here. The segment it competes in recently dwindled with the exit of the Toyota Etios Cross and thus it competes with Ford’s new Figo Freestyle. You can include the smaller Suzuki Ignis and the larger Hyundai Venue in the mix.
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People who buy small crossovers value space, simple running gear, some offroad height and an approachable price. They will not be disappointed with what the Stepway Techroad has to offer. There’s 2,590mm of wheelbase, a 292l boot and 193mm of ground clearance — all best in the segment. There’s also good head, shoulder and legroom and the rear seats flop down to increase loading space to make this a practical family car.
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It isn’t an expensive-feeling interior but has a modern-looking fascia. The Techroad grade brings with it much standard spec, including unique cloth seats with blue-coloured sections that liven up the interior. When you plug in your smartphone into the USB port it becomes a hub of connectivity to your music collection, saved or streamed; and hands-free communication through Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto which also beams phone-based navigational maps onto the main colour display screen.
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The Techroad is available with one powertrain option. It’s a 900cc three-cylinder turbo with 66kW and 135Nm mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
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Renault likes to punt the F1 technology in its production engines yet the performance and refinement of this triple-cylinder motor is a wheezy affair. It just isn’t tractable enough at low speeds or anywhere else in the rev range. You’ll need a deft clutch and throttle work when faced with steep driveways, more so on cold mornings. This also makes it frustrating to get it up to high speeds quickly.
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Only once on the move and highway and cruising speeds are locked into the standard cruise control does the Techroad get on with being a fair drive, and an added positive here is that it doesn’t quaff fuel. It returned 6.0l/100km on average during a week of living with it.
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There’s also not much of a balanced ride and handling dynamism to its front-wheel-drive chassis. It’s not that it won’t handle; you can carve out tidy lines on twisty roads but you’ll need to work harder. Thankfully the clutch and gearbox action is light and precise enough to save the day but, all in, it’s not as fluid in operation and it will not trouble the Ford alternative. It did claw back brownie points with a good enough showing on a dirt road where it remained supple and its higher stance gave me more confidence to climb over slightly bigger obstacles.
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But all this may be pointless to anyone wanting to buy new, as the new-generation Sandero will be with us soon. But, if you’re looking for a Renault Sandero for sale - you can get a 2020 Renault Sandero for sale for an impressive price at Group 1 Renault.
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Tech Specs
Engine
Type: Three-cylinder turbo
Capacity: 0.9l
Power: 66kW
Torque: 135Nm
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Transmission
Type: Five-speed manual
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Drivetrain
Type: Front-wheel drive
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Performance
Top speed: 168km/h
0-100km/h: 11.1 sec (claimed)
Fuel Consumption: 5.4l/100km (as claimed), 6.0l (as tested)
Emissions: 124g/km
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Standard features
Brake assist, ABS, stability control, four passenger airbags, traction control, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, central locking, parking assistant with rear camera, USB port, aux input, air conditioning
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Ownership
Warranty: Five years/150,000km
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Maintenance plan distance: Two years/30,000km
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Article sourced from: https://frenchcarsfavourites.blogspot.com/2021/02/2020-renault-sandero-techroad-discussed.html
Posted on February 15th, 2021
2019 Renault Kwid Facelift – What Does It Offer?
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Renault Kwid facelift’s design was inspired by K-ZE model and the company made changes for the chassis along with engines.
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The Renault Kwid for sale is the entry-level model of the company in India and the previous generation model has been in the market for some time now. The French manufacturer had to work on an update for the Kwid as the hatchback needs to meet the upcoming safety norms.
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One of the major changes for the 2019 Renault Kwid for sale is in the front as the design takes inspiration from the K-ZE EV model unveiled at the 2019 Auto Shanghai. The front has a new grille with lots of chrome and split headlamps set up in which LED DRLs are placed on top while headlamps are placed below it with a black finish.
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The company also gave a new bumper and the lower part is finished in black. The hood has minor tweaks to meet the pedestrian laws. The side design is similar to the previous model but the hatchback misses out on alloy wheels and the test mule spotted comes with wheel cover only.
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The rear has a new bumper. The Kwid for sale comes with integrated spoiler also and the regular model misses out roof rails, which is available only in the Climber trim at Group 1 Renault. The interior is similar to the previous model with updated features like a new touch screen infotainment system.
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The connectivity options like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay along with other features like a rear camera with parking sensors, speed alert, power windows, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, speed alert, driver and passenger seat belt alert and more.
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The company made some changes for the previous 0.8 L and 1.0 L engines from the previous model as they needed to be upgraded to BSVI. These engines are mated to the manual gearbox as standard and AMT is offered only with the 1.0 L variant.
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Article from: https://gaadiwaadi.com/
Posted on February 15th, 2021
Renault Triber AMT Offered in South Africa!
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Renault South Africa has expanded its seven-seater Triber range with the introduction of an automated manual transmission (AMT) variant.
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The self-shifting derivatives join the manual-equipped models that launched at Group 1 Renault in February 2020, with local sales having already pasted the 2 500 mark.
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Priced at R219 900 and available exclusively in flagship Prestige trim, the five-speed AMT variant commands a R10 000 premium over the equivalently specified five-speed manual derivative.
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As a reminder, the Prestige trim level includes items such as four airbags, a reversing camera, LED daytime running lights, 15-inch "flex" wheels, a third 12 V socket and keyless entry. An eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
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As with the manual models, power comes from a naturally aspirated 1,0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine delivering 52 kW with 96 N.m to the front axle. The French firm says the AMT has been "specifically tuned for effortless driving in city traffic conditions".
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All models in the Indian-built Triber range feature a two-year/30 000 km service plan (with 15 000 km intervals) and a five-year/150 000 km warranty.
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- Renault Triber Expression 1,0: R179 900
- Renault Triber Dynamique 1,0: R193 900
- Renault Triber Prestige 1,0: R209 900
- Renault Triber Prestige AMT 1,0: R219 900
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Original article from: https://www.carmag.co.za/
Posted on January 6th, 2021
Renault Triber: The New Affordable Seven-Seater
Until now, the Datsun GO+ was the only option of a seven-seater under R200 000. Renault’s Triber is here to keep the Datsun honest and it may just do more than that.
Rising vehicle prices mean that this headline only makes sense in 2020. When the Suzuki Ertiga was launched in 2018, it was launched with a starting price from under R200 000.
But today, Ertiga starts at R221 900 and so there remains just two players that can attest to offering seven-seaters below the R200 000 bracket. One of these is the brand new Renault Triber launched in South Africa.
Built in India, the Triber is built on the same platform as the Datsun GO. Triber has been quite successful in India, but will it continue that success here? Considering Renault South Africa’s penchant for choosing a product portfolio that seems to suit our market, that may well be the case with the Triber.
ONE ENGINE, ONE TRANSMISSION
The Renault Triber is launched with a three-cylinder, one-litre petrol engine and its mated to a five-speed manual transmission. That’s it.
The engine is good for 52kW of power and 96Nm of torque, which means it may be quite strained if you take full advantage of that seven-seat configuration. But it’s a motor we’re used to and its adequate enough for the purpose and price.
LOADS OF INFOTAINMENT TECH
Renault isn’t one to shy away from offering loads of infotainment tech in the most affordable models and this one is no different.
Featuring the Renault 8-inch MediaNav infotainment system on the high-spec models and a Bluetooth-enabled radio for the low-spec Expression model, you’ll be connected no matter what. Also on the higher-spec Triber Dynamique and Prestige models available at Group 1 Renault, is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone replication apps.
COMFORT FEATURES
Triber also offers power steering, power windows — front and back (excluding Expression model), aircon with vents and controls for the second and third rows too. Prestige models come with keyless entry and extra speakers for better sound quality.
THE SAFETY QUESTION
One of the biggest criticisms or at least observations of the lower end of the vehicle market in South Africa is that of safety.
Renault itself has had to deal with a number of questions surrounding the safety of its Kwid starter-pack model. One of the improvements to the new Kwid that was launched late in 2019, was in this very area. Datsun has suffered the same questions. So what of the new Triber then?
It is offered with pre-tensioning seatbelts in the front, seatbelts for second-and third-row passengers, ABS and airbags for the driver and passenger. Prestige models add side airbags too. Emergency lock retractors are also fitted which will unlock the doors if a crash occurs.
SPACIOUS AND PRACTICAL
Triber has clearly been built with space and practicality in mind. It’s evident in what they call "EasyFix" seating which means you can remove seats quite easily to accommodate any number of configurations (up to 100) if this is needed.
In the five-seat configuration, the Triber boasts a class-leading 625 litre of boot space and that is discounted to 85 litres when the third row is in place.
The cabin is also littered with a number of smaller little compartments for storage, including a cooled centre console, two glove compartments and even the little drawer under the front seats…so French.
SUV RIDE HEIGHT
With a 182mm ground clearance at the front, the Renault Triber is being dubbed an SUV. It’s not entirely true of the acronym, but there are some benefits to a raised ride height, including an ability to go and park in a few extra places.
It’s the thing that motoring companies do these days to increase sales – raise the ride, slap on some cladding and call it an SUV. Triber is exactly that.
The new Renault Triber is available throughout the country, sold with a two-year Service Plan and a five-year/150 000km warranty.
It’s this combination of affordable pricing and perceived added value in the service plan and warranty that has won over so many young and new buyers into the Renault stable and in fact into motoring "freedom".
THE FULL LINE-UP WITH PRICING
- Renault Triber Expression: R179 900
- Renault Triber Dynamique: R193 900
- Renault Triber Prestige: R209 900
Article from: https://joiedevivrevehicles.tumblr.com/post/637014261210726400/renault-triber-the-new-affordable-seven-seater
Posted on December 9th, 2020
Renault Clio: A Very Mature Car
Mark five and almost 30 years of Renault Clio, is what it is. Yes, v1.0 of Renault’s supermini was launched way back in 1990. What we have here is definitely a new, new Clio though, spun from a shared platform called CMF-B (Common Module Family -B), the use of which is said to deliver improvements in space, safety, weight-saving and tech. Which it does, but more of that in a minute.
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Outside it’s shorter than before - though the 12mm reduction in length isn’t all that obvious - a touch wider and lower, but with more space, load capacity and general volume inside. Noticeably more space, in fact, and it feels more capacious upfront, though the rising window line makes it a little less airy stuffed in the back. There are LED headlights across the range, Renault citing safety benefits, and ‘C’-shaped daylight running lights. There are sharper creases, bonnet feature lines, the usual Clio hidden rear door handles up in the C-pillar, a big Renault badge in the front grille, some nice horizontal lines that widen the car visually. It’s all very clean and crisp, without being particularly scary or revolutionary. If Laurens van den Acker’s (Senior VP, Corporate Design at Renault) intent was to clean up a MkIV Clio, then the brief has been exceeded. But that was exactly the brief: the Clio has been Europe’s best-selling B-segment supermini since 2013, so any scary external revolution really wasn’t on the cards - this is still a familiar Clio, tidied up and made contemporary.
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And there are some really decent changes, including a leaps-and-bounds better interior (see ‘On the inside’) and new engines. We’ll get a very clever E-Tech hybrid in 2020, but for the moment there’s a choice of four ICE motors: a pair of 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrols (Sce 75 and TCe 100) with 70 and 98bhp respectively, a warm-ish 1.3-litre TCe 130 four-cylinder petrol with - you guessed it, 130PS (128bhp) - and a 1.5 Blue dCi 85 four-cylinder diesel with 83bhp. The lower-engined petrol variants get a five-speed manual, the diesel a six, and the faster one a seven-speed dual-clutch auto. The trims are Play, Iconic and R.S.Line, the latter a nod to the sportier Renaults, the others variations of kit. It’s a handsome enough, decently-sized supermini, that’s more efficient and a bit cleverer than before. Good.
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If you wondered where all the real newness was in the new Clio, then Renault seems to have stuffed it all inside. Because where it really scores is with its new interior, which is several jumps ahead of the old one. Renault calls it the ‘Smart Cockpit’, and the first things you notice are the 9.3-inch infotainment screen stuck up in the middle of the console portrait-style. Rotary knobs for air-con and ‘piano buttons’ for other functions are handily perched beneath, and the gearstick is pushed up into the right place in a semi-floating console just below that. In front is another small TFT instrument cluster - there’ll be a 10-inch optional version next year - and a generally very agreeable layout.
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There are better materials, much nicer and more comfortable seats - especially for taller drivers - and some really nice attention to detail. The steering wheel is a touch smaller, for instance, and features a smaller airbag. You can see where bare millimetres have been shaved (the steering column is slimmed down, making more room for knees), and get the feeling that Renault really has tried to hone this one along with the more obvious headline changes.
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In fact, with some of the different colours of panel available at Group 1 Renault, the interior has turned out to be the Renault Clio’s high point - you’ll almost forget that you’re in a supermini at all. There’s even a choice of eight different colours of ambient lighting, and enough options to satisfy any inveterate button-pusher. It has to be mentioned that you must spec lighter-colours in here though - all the cars on the launch had lovely (and expensive-feeling) options, so we’ll reserve full judgement until we see a base ‘Play’ with nothing on it. It might be quite a bit less fun.
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Article sourced from: https://www.topgear.com/
Posted on December 9th, 2020
Renault Duster Prices Discussed
The Renault Duster is available at Group 1 Renault in the following variants (listed with their respective prices): Expression 1.6 4×2 from R289,900, Expression 1.6 4×2 from R289,900, Dynamique 1.5dCi 4×4 from R361,900, TechRoad 1.5 dCi 4X2 from R324,900, TechRoad 1.5 dCi EDC from R361,900, Prestige 1.5dCi EDC from R374,900.
*Pricing correct at time of blog’s publishing.
Article sourced from: https://joiedevivrevehicles.tumblr.com/post/635113434943455232/renault-duster-prices-discussed
Posted on November 18th, 2020
Renault Service Centre Shares Tips
Hopefully, you’re already having your Renault serviced at one of the Renault Service Centers near you. We share some tips straight from a certified Renault Service Center to ensure your Renault always stays in tip-top shape.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR TYRES
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Tyres are part of the "Safety Triangle" along with brakes and shock absorbers. They are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road!
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In order not to damage your tyres and ensure your safety, we recommend that you carry out:
- A cold pressure check every month and before every long journey
- A regular check of the wear of your tyres using the wear indicator located in the tyre grooves
- The changing of your tyres in pairs in case of wear have the new tyres fitted in the rear
- The balancing and parallelism adjustment if needed
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AIR CONDITIONING
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Air conditioning is far more than hot or cold air. Demisting efficiently, treating the air, regulating the temperature as you want it, air conditioning has an important role in your car.
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WARNING SIGNS
- You notice a decrease in the efficiency of the cooling or heating of the passenger compartment
- You have allergies (sneezing, coughing, irritation) when you use it
- The passenger compartment smells unpleasantly
- Condensation remains on the windows
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If you notice one of these signs, have your air conditioning checked in one of our workshops. Our experts are on hand to advise you.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHOCK ABSORBERS
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Shock absorbers are part of the "Safety Triangle" along with brakes and tyres. They are continuously in use, therefore it is very important to have them checked regularly to ensure good road-holding and driving comfort.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRAKING
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Brakes are used during every journey and they are one of the most important elements in your vehicle. By regularly maintaining your brakes, you will maintain your safety, that of your passengers as well as that of other road users. This is why Renault offers you various fixed prices.
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If you’re looking for a reliable, certified Renault Service Centre near you - simply visit a Group 1 Renault workshop.
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Article sourced from: https://www.renaultretail.co.za/
Posted on November 18th, 2020