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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Triber
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
H1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Triber
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
H1
Triber
Model Introduced Year
2008
2026
Generation
Second generation H1 based on a proven commercial-derived platform; the architecture prioritises durability and packaging over dynamics
Current South Africa Triber range
Facelift History
Second generation H1 launched in SA in 2008; periodic infotainment and feature updates have been applied but the platform is long-standing
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2008
2026
Body Style
MPV
MPV
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
MPV
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
2220 kg
926 kg
Vehicle Type
MPV
MPV
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Spec
H1
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Length
5125 mm
3985 mm
Width
1920 mm
1935 mm
Height
1925 mm
1643 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
820 l
625 l
Kerb Weight
2220 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3030 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
810 kg
596 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
9 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
1060 mm
Front Legroom
1090 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
990 mm
930 mm
Spec
H1
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Front Track Width
1665 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1675 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame Body-on-Frame
-
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Multi-leaf
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
No
-
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Spec
H1
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Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
All + Sliding Door
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
No
Standard
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
3076 l
625 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
3076 l
625 l
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
AC Type
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Manual / automatic by trim
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
2
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
No
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Standard
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Heads Up Display
No
-
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
No
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Manual / automatic by trim
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
16
Not Available
Sound System
6
4-6
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charger
No
Not Available
Spec
H1
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Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
D4CB
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2497 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3600 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
441 Nm @ 2000 rpm
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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
12.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
198.6 Nm/tonne
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
H1
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Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
5-speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
Not Available
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Available
Spec
H1
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Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
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Airbags
6
Front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
Yes
-
Central Locking
Yes
-
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
Lane Change Warning
No
-
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
No
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
H1
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Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
H1
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Seat Material
Leather Captain Seats
Fabric or cloth trim
Seat Adjustment
Power (1st Row), Manual (2nd & 3rd)
-
Heated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
3rd Row Fold Flat
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Front Shoulder Room
1530 mm
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1530 mm
Not Available
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric
Spec
H1
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Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4-6
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-Info Display
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8 inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
6
4-6
Infotainment Screen
8 inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
8 inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
H1
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LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Applicable
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Creamy White, Phantom Black, Sleek Silver
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
MPV
-
DRL
Yes
Standard
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
No
Not Available
Led Taillights
No
-
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Standard
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlamps
No
Not Available
Headlight Type
No
Not Available
Headlights
No
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
H1
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Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
300 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Yes
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
182 mm
Spec
H1
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Tyre Size
235/65 R16
Not Available
Wheel Type
16-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
320 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
294 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
16
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Steel
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
16
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Wheels
16-inch Alloy
-
Spec
H1
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Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
R5500
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
2 year / 30 000 km
Service Plan Distance
4
2 year / 30 000 km
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
2 year / 30 000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
H1
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Warranty Years
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Spec
H1
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CO2 Emissions
215 g/km
131 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Noise Level
70 dB
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Spec
H1
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Ownership Role
Private and family
entry-value
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
218999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
entry-value
Starting Price
899900
218999
Starting Price Zar
899900
218999
In depth: how these cars differ
This H1 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: H1 59 vs Triber 27.
Efficiency index: H1 47 vs Triber 69.
Safety-equipment index: H1 68 vs Triber 91.
Practicality index: H1 86 vs Triber 83.
Ownership-cover index: H1 65 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
H1 leads by 0 points
H1 and Triber are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H1
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
86/100
Ownership
65/100
Triber
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
83/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai H1
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 66 pts for Triber
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H1 leads. However, Triber may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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