Mahindra S4 Refrigeration vs Renault Triber

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.

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration in South Africa

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration

Ice-cream Van Diesel Current
ZAR 500,749 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
VS
Renault Triber in South Africa

Renault Triber

1.0L Evolution MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 218,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 53 kW 🔧 96 Nm ⛽ 18.2 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration vs Renault Triber: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Triber starts ZAR 238,150 cheaper S4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149 · Triber from ZAR 218,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification S4 Refrigeration Triber
Maximum Power S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm Triber53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque S4 Refrigeration320 Nm Triber96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size S4 Refrigeration2179 cc Triber999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy S4 Refrigeration13 km/l Triber18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance S4 Refrigeration210 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.

Mahindra S4 Refrigeration

Ice-cream Van

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Renault Triber

1.0L Evolution MT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec S4 Refrigeration Triber
Model Introduced Year Not Available 2026
Generation Current local listing Current South Africa Triber range
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Van MPV
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Van MPV
Tare Mass Kg 1955-2055 kg 926 kg
Vehicle Type Van MPV
Spec S4 Refrigeration Triber
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 40 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3150 kg 1522 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 7 seats
Length - 3985 mm
Width - 1935 mm
Height - 1643 mm
Wheelbase - 2636 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 182 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 625 l
Kerb Weight - 926 kg
Payload Capacity - 596 kg
Towing Capacity - 0 kg
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Doors - 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.0 m
Front Headroom - 970 mm
Rear Headroom - 1060 mm
Front Legroom - 1028 mm
Rear Legroom - 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This S4 Refrigeration and Triber comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

S4 Refrigeration vs Triber questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.