A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Changan Alsvin vs Renault Triber: the short answer
Triber holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Alsvin.
Triber starts ZAR 30,901 cheaperAlsvin from ZAR 249,900 · Triber from ZAR 218,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Alsvin
Triber
Maximum Power
Alsvin78 kW
Triber53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
Alsvin145 Nm
Triber96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Alsvin1500 cc
Triber999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Alsvin14.49 km/l
Triber18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Alsvin150 mm
Triber182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Changan Alsvin
1.5 AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Alsvin
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Triber
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Alsvin
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Triber
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025.
Current South Africa Triber range
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Sedan
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact sedan
MPV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
-
926 kg
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Length
4390 mm
3985 mm
Width
1725 mm
1935 mm
Height
1490 mm
1643 mm
Wheelbase
2535 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
625 l
Kerb Weight
1069 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1470 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
596 kg
Towing Capacity
705 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
970 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1060 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
930 mm
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
JL473QF
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
78 kW
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
145 Nm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed DCT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Gearbox
5-Speed DCT
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
Not Available
Transmission Type
DCT
Manual
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Available
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
14.49 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Airbags
2
Front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear (3 sensors)
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Seat Material
Leather and cloth
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Foam with leather trim
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather and cloth
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Electric sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
625 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
USB Ports
1 front USB port
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
182 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
182 mm
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Tyre Size
185/55 R15
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
131 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
entry-value
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
218999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
entry-value
Starting Price
289900
218999
Starting Price Zar
289900
218999
Spec
Alsvin
Triber
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Alsvin and Triber comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Alsvin 35 vs Triber 27.
Efficiency index: Alsvin 56 vs Triber 69.
Safety-equipment index: Alsvin 32 vs Triber 91.
Practicality index: Alsvin 54 vs Triber 83.
Ownership-cover index: Alsvin not separately scored vs Triber not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Triber leads by 23 points
Triber holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Alsvin.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Triber
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
83/100
Alsvin
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Triber
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 43 pts for Alsvin
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triber leads. However, Alsvin may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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