Renault Triber Authentic MT

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Go for the Renault Triber. Your three kids will fit far more comfortably than in a Tiago, and its flexible seats mean you can use it as a five seater now, and a more comfortable six or seven seater when they are older.In the city, it is easy to drive and park as it is a small car, but you get rear AC vents and a wide second row, so school runs and weekend outings are comfier. For road trips, pop out the third row and you get huge boot space. It will cruise fine, but if fully loaded, you will need a heavier right foot for hills and overtakes - its 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is the only real compromise.The Tiago is a sweet, tough little hatch and nicer to drive, but with three growing kids you will outgrow its rear seat and boot fast, then feel the need for another upgrade. The Gravite has all the strengths of the Triber, just in a Nissan-badged and styled package, so pick based on your preference and which brand has a dealer and service centre close to you.

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Tata Tiago

Nissan Gravite

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For the money and size, the facelifted Renault Triber is a good option. It’s compact yet manages to seat seven adults, which is quite a feat of packaging. It rides and handles well, and is easy to manoeuvre in the city, so it works nicely as a family car in urban conditions.The only real issue is the 1.0-litre petrol engine, which is weak and not very refined, and with the AMT, it feels even more so, especially when fully loaded or on inclines. The convenience of the AMT in traffic is good, but it does highlight the lack of performance.A very relevant alternative is the newly launched Nissan Gravite, which is the Nissan version of the Triber. It is a mechanically identical MPV, differing mainly in styling, trim and badge. Crucially, it’s priced very aggressively, so in many cases the Gravite will work out a bit cheaper than the equivalent Triber variant, making it even more attractive if you are value-conscious.However, both the Triber and Gravite make sense primarily if you can’t stretch your budget. If you can, it’s better to step up to a Maruti Ertiga, which is larger, more comfortable, nicer to drive, and backed by Maruti’s service network that’s hard to beat in India.

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The Maruti Suzuki XL6 is a more premium version of the Ertiga, and it is based on the same platform. However, the XL6 is a 6-seater, thus consider between the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga or the Renault Triber, both of which are 7-seaters.The Renault Triber is a sub-4m MPV, though, so while it is more affordable, it is smaller than the Ertiga, and the 1.0 litre engine is not powerful, especially so when fully loaded.As for your query about a good automatic car under Rs 9 lakh, you can consider the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, or if you would like an SUV body style, the Nissan Magnite would be a good choice.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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There are multiple schools of thought - some people may want to keep the car for the longest time possible, some might want to replace it every few years, and some might want to replace it every year. Hence, there is no right or wrong time to sell your vehicle.If there is a car you're lusting after, or if minor niggling issues keep cropping up with your Renault Triber, then it certainly makes sense to replace it immediately. However, if the car is serving you well without any issues, you may hold on to it for a few more years. Interestingly, the resale value of a vehicle falls the steepest in the first two years, after which its residual value will reduce gradually.So the difference in resale value at the end of five years and seven/eight years won't be drastic if the car is looked after well. We'd advise you to sell it if you are ready to upgrade to maybe a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga/XL6 or Kia Carens Clavis.

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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

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The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has a better engine and smoother gearbox. However, since you will travel with up to 6 passengers, the Dzire is not recommended for you. The three-row Renault Triber offers seating for up to 7 and is the one to buy. Yes, its 1-litre engine can feel sluggish with a full load, but performance should be given less priority than the safety of dedicated seating for all passengers.

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