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Jetour T2 vs Renault Triber Express III: the short answer
T2 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Triber Express III starts ZAR 319,901 cheaperT2 from ZAR 569,900 · Triber Express III from ZAR 249,999
Five key differences
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Specification
T2
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
T2180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
T2375 Nm
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
T21998 cc
Triber Express III999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T210.8 km/l
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
T2220 mm
Triber Express III182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Jetour T2
Odyssey 2.0TD+7DCT 4WD
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
T2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Triber Express III
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
T2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Triber Express III
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current local listing
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Gross Combined Mass Kg
3855 kg
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1880 kg
926 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Length
4785 mm
3990 mm
Width
2006 mm
1739 mm
Height
1880 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
580 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2255 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
375 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1040 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
1020 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1055 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
935 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Front Track Width
1685 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1695 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Manual
Power Windows
Not Available
Front
Keyless Entry
Yes
Remote
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
50W
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1494 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Manual
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.3
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
255/60 R19 full size
Full-Size
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
BR10
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
10.5:1
Bore
80.5 mm
72.2 mm
Stroke
98.1 mm
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
375 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
17.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
103.7 Nm/tonne
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
T2
Triber Express III
Gearbox
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.73:1
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
7DCT
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
7DCT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
10.8 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
7.6 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.8 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
40 l
Emission Standard
VI B
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
10.8 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
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
T2
Triber Express III
Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear Camera
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Dual-Tone Fabric
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Infotainment System
15.6-inch infotainment system
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
8-inch
Touchscreen
Not Available
8-inch
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlight Type
Yes
Not Available
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
220 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
220 mm
-
Crawl Control
Yes
-
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
255/60 R19
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R19 full size
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
19
14-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
255/60 R19 full size
Full-Size
Electric Park Brake
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Alloy
-
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km
131 g/km
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
2 years / 30000 km
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
679900 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
top
Starting Price
679900
261999
Starting Price Zar
679900
261999
Spec
T2
Triber Express III
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T2 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: T2 77 vs Triber Express III 23.
Efficiency index: T2 43 vs Triber Express III 69.
Safety-equipment index: T2 93 vs Triber Express III 32.
Practicality index: T2 70 vs Triber Express III 64.
Ownership-cover index: T2 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
T2 leads by 28 points
T2 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
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 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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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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