The Made-in-India Renault Triber, exported to South Africa, recently underwent crash testing at the Global NCAP. Unfortunately, it failed to achieve a high score, securing only a 2-star safety rating.
Notably, under the 2021 Global NCAP protocols, the Triber had earned a 4-star safety rating. However, with the updated 2024 protocols, the vehicle’s safety rating has now been revised to 2 stars. This significant drop highlights the stricter and more comprehensive safety standards in place for 2024.
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) Crash Test Score was 2 Stars.
- Child Occupant Protection (COP) Crash Test Score was also 2 Stars.
- Safety Rating dropped from 4 Stars to 2 Stars.
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Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) in the Renault Triber
The Renault Triber’s adult occupant protection was also rigorously tested through several crash scenarios. The frontal offset deformable barrier test scored 9.736 points, and the side movable deformable barrier test (car) scored 12.555 points. The side pole impact test was not conducted. In the frontal offset deformable barrier test, the protection ratings were adequate for the head and neck, weak for the chest, and marginal for the knees, femur, pelvis, and lower legs.
In the side movable deformable barrier test, the protection ratings were good for the head, adequate for the chest, marginal for the abdomen, and good for the pelvis. Other notable findings include an unstable bodyshell integrity and effective side impact protection doors.
Child Occupant Protection (COP) in the Renault Triber
The Renault Triber’s safety for child occupants has been thoroughly evaluated, revealing critical insights into its performance. For child occupant protection, the Triber’s child restraint system (CRS) was assessed using the Britax Roemer Baby Safe for an 18-month-old child and the Britax Roemer Duo for a 3-year-old child. The scores are as follows:
- Dynamic score: 17.04 out of 24.00
- CRS installation score: 2.95 out of 12.00
- Vehicle assessment score: 0.00 out of 13.00
The Britax Roemer Baby Safe, positioned rearward-facing (RWF), achieved a dynamic score of 8.00 in front impact and 4.00 in side impact. The Britax Roemer Duo, positioned forward-facing (FWF), scored 1.04 in front impact and 4.00 in side impact. However, the Renault Triber lacks essential features like ISOFIX, i-Size, and integrated CRS, which limits its compatibility with certain child seats.
The CRS installation assessment showed mixed results, with the Peg Perego Viaggio Switchable and Britax Roemer Baby Safe being well accommodated, while the Graco Cadeira Nautilus and Burigotto Multiplia 1,2,3 had varying success in different rows and positions.
Our Review
Overall, the Renault Triber offers mixed results in terms of occupant protection. While child protection systems have some accommodation for popular brands, the lack of ISOFIX and i-Size availability is a significant drawback. For adult protection, the vehicle shows adequate to good ratings in several areas but highlights weak chest protection in frontal impacts and an unstable bodyshell integrity. These factors are crucial considerations for potential buyers who prioritize safety in their vehicle choice.
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