Published : 31 August 2026
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Nikil Jonathan
The upcoming Renault Triber turbo petrol was spied testing with a ‘Turbo’ badge on the tailgate recently, suggesting that Renault are preparing to introduce the more powerful version of the MPV in India soon. We had earlier reported that Renault are working on a turbo petrol option for the Triber, which is expected to launch around the festive season.

Based on the latest development and Renault’s product plans, we expect the Triber turbo petrol to launch in September 2026. The new engine option is expected to address one of the biggest shortcomings of the Triber – its average performance, particularly when carrying a full load of passengers.
The test mule spotted features a ‘Turbo’ badge on the tailgate, distinguishing it from the existing 1L normal petrol-powered Triber. Apart from this badge, the test vehicle does not appear to feature any major exterior changes.
The Triber facelift already received design and feature updates, and Renault are expected to carry over the same styling for the turbo petrol version. The key difference will be the more powerful engine from the Kiger turbo petrol underneath the bonnet.

The upcoming Triber turbo will use Renault’s 1L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine, which is already available in the Kiger and Nissan Magnite. In those models, the engine produces 100PS of power and 160Nm of torque.
The turbo engine should provide a noticeable improvement in performance over the Triber’s existing 1L normal petrol engine, particularly during highway driving and when the MPV is carrying multiple passengers.
Renault are also expected to offer the turbo petrol engine with both manual and automatic transmission options. While the normal petrol engine is offered with an automated manual transmission, or AMT, the turbo petrol automatic variants are expected to get a continously variable transmission (CVT), which should offer smoother shifts.
The turbo petrol engine is not the only powertrain development expected for the Triber. Renault are also working on a factory-fitted CNG version of the MPV.
The CNG variant is expected to use twin CNG cylinders positioned underneath the boot floor, helping preserve usable boot space. However, like the Kiger CNG, the Triber CNG is likely to use the 1L normal petrol engine and not the turbo petrol unit.
The latest spy shots suggest that the turbo petrol Triber is moving closer to production. We expect Renault to launch the Triber turbo petrol in the second half of September 2026, ahead of the festive season.
The addition of the turbo engine could make the Triber considerably more appealing to buyers who like its compact dimensions, 3-row seating and practicality but find the existing petrol engine lacking in performance.
More details about the turbo petrol engine, transmission options, variants and pricing are expected closer to the launch.
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Nikil's a huge fan of classic cars, especially Italian beauties such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint and the Iso Grifo. His love for cars and bikes originated when he first laid his eyes on a poster of the Ferrari F40 and the MV Agusta F4 when he was just a child. He also loves all things analogue, especially vintage cameras and turntables.

























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