5 Renault cars in India

 The new Renault Triber has been upgraded considerably, with a revamped interior and a striking new exterior design that makes it look fresh and appealing. Its biggest strengths are the price it’s the most affordable seven-seater and the compact dimensions that maximise interior space. For a sub-4-metre MPV, the third row is surprisingly usable and suitable for small kids. However, the 1.0-litre BR10 engine remains unchanged, and while it’s adequate for city use, it feels noisy and underpowered on highways, making overtaking an effort. If you need better highway performance, a used Ertiga would be a stronger option.

At your budget of Rs 6 lakh, on road, only two options fit the bill, which are the Renault Kwid and the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso. Both come equipped with 1.0 petrol engines, AMT gearboxes and hill-hold assist on the automatic variants. Of the two, the S-Presso edges ahead for your requirements, as it offers better value for money, slightly better visibility, especially while reversing, and slightly better mileage overall. However, the differences are marginal, so it really comes down to your preference. Alternatively, you could also consider buying a more premium used hatchback within the same budget, for which there are several great options on spinny.com.

For your requirements, you could consider the Renault Kiger Evolution Petrol AMT or the Nissan Magnite Acenta 1.0 Petrol AMT. These are both the same SUV under the skin, and as such share the same mechanical parts - engine, gearbox, chassis, suspension and more. They both offer great space and comfort at the price, and are excellent value for money. If you can extend your budget slightly, you can get more features too. Choosing between the two comes down to which features you prefer, as they differ slightly between cars, which car's look you prefer, and which brand has a sales and service outlet close to you.

Lower variants of the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and the Mahindra XUV3XO would offer you a spacious cabin for 5. The Mahindra will not be as efficient as the Brezza, but given your lower running this will not make any significant impact on your running costs. If you'd like the option of three rows of seating, you could also get a well-equipped Renault Triber. The third row seats fold and can also be removed fully to offer a spacious car for both passengers and luggage.  

The Renault Triber is a well-packaged MPV with a good third row. Renault Triber price ranges between ₹6.93 - ₹10.01 Lakh in Chennai, which is within your budget. Your preferred option would be the Toyota Rumion, based on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, but that starts at Rs 12 lakh on-road.