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Toyota RAV4 vs Renault Triber Express III: the short answer
RAV4 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Triber Express III starts ZAR 360,001 cheaperRAV4 from ZAR 610,000 · Triber Express III from ZAR 249,999
Five key differences
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Specification
RAV4
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
RAV4137 kW @ 6000 rpm
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
RAV4221 Nm
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
RAV42500 cc
Triber Express III999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
RAV421.3 km/l
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
RAV4186 mm
Triber Express III182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota RAV4
2.5 HEV GR-S CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
RAV4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Triber Express III
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
Triber Express III
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Facelift Launched Since
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1725-1740 kg
926 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Length
4645 mm
3990 mm
Width
1880 mm
1739 mm
Height
1680 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
186 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
732 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2230 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
991 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
947 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1031 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Front Track Width
1620 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1650 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1620
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1650
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Manual
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Front
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Remote
Push Button Start
Push Start
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Not Available
Sunroof
Moon roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Manual
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Engine
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
BR10
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
87.5 mm
72.2 mm
Stroke
103.48 mm
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
221 Nm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
17.4 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
20.5 sec
Drive Modes
Sport, Trail, Snow
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
103.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Gearbox
CVT
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD E-FOUR
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Standard Front + Rear,
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic AWD Control
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.73:1
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
CVT
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
AWD E-FOUR
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD E-FOUR
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
21.3 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
17.2 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
24.8 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
21.3 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
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
RAV4
Triber Express III
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear Camera
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Seat Material
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Fabric
Heated Seats
Standard Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Manual
Seat Trim
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Dual-Tone Fabric
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard 12.3-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
8-inch
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
8-inch
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
186 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
186 mm
-
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric
Manual
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
-
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
2 years / 30000 km
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km
131 g/km
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Ownership Role
Private and family
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
941800 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
top
Starting Price
941800
261999
Starting Price Zar
941800
261999
Spec
RAV4
Triber Express III
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This RAV4 and Triber Express III 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: RAV4 56 vs Triber Express III 23.
Efficiency index: RAV4 84 vs Triber Express III 69.
Safety-equipment index: RAV4 94 vs Triber Express III 32.
Practicality index: RAV4 68 vs Triber Express III 64.
Ownership-cover index: RAV4 not separately scored vs Triber Express III 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
RAV4 leads by 30 points
RAV4 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, Triber Express III may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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