Renault to open bookings for Triber on Aug 17

French auto major Renault on Tuesday said it will open bookings for its upcoming compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) Triber on August 17 in India. The vehicle, which will be launched on August 28, can be booked online or through a authorised dealership by paying Rs 11,000, Renault India said in a statement.

Despatches of Triber have started to reach Renault's over 350 dealerships across India, it added. "India is a key market for Groupe Renault. We have a clear objective and strategy to accelerate our expansion in India by doubling the sales volume to 2,00,000 units annually over the next three years," Renault India Operations Country CEO & MD Venkatram Mamillapalle said.

Renault Triber will play an important role in the company's expansion plans and will set new benchmarks in terms of space and modularity, he added. The seven-seater Triber, which is less than 4 metres in length, will be powered by a 1-litre petrol engine and has been specifically designed for the Indian market, the company said.