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Renault Triber Express III vs Jetour X70 Plus: the short answer
X70 Plus holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triber Express III.
Triber Express III starts ZAR 204,901 cheaperTriber Express III from ZAR 249,999 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Maximum Power
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
X70 Plus115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
X70 Plus230 Nm
Engine Size
Triber Express III999 cc
X70 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
X70 Plus12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Triber Express III182 mm
X70 Plus200 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.
Renault Triber Express III
1.0L with Roof Rack
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
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
Specification evidence leader
X70 Plus
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Triber Express III
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X70 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Current local listing
Facelift History
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Panel Van
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Light Commercial Vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
926 kg
1576 kg
Vehicle Type
Panel Van
SUV
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Length
3990 mm
4724 mm
Width
1739 mm
1900 mm
Height
1662 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
182 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
182 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1500 l
1680 l
Kerb Weight
926 kg
1576 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1522 kg
2076 kg
Payload Capacity
542 kg
500 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
970 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
980 mm
Front Legroom
1028 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
900 mm
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Engine
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
BR10
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
72.2 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
81.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
230 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
140 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
17.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
20.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
57.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
103.7 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
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.73:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
Manual
6-Speed DCT
Clutch Type
Single Plate Dry
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-Mounted Manual
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Not Applicable
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
Manual
6-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.3 km/l
14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro V
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
57
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
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Airbags
2
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Yes
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear Camera
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Seat Material
Fabric
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Blue
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Seat Trim
Dual-Tone Fabric
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Climate Control
Manual
Not Available
Power Windows
Front
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Remote
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
AC Type
Manual
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1680 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Non full-size
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
2
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
10.25-inch
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
200 mm
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Tyre Size
165/80 R14
235/55R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Non full-size
Wheel Rim Size
14-inch
19
Handbrake Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Non full-size
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Multiple link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Multiple link independent suspension
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km
179 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Service Plan
2 years / 30000 km
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Ownership Role
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
261999 ZAR
484900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
top
Starting Price
261999
484900
Starting Price Zar
261999
484900
Spec
Triber Express III
X70 Plus
Warranty
5 years / 150000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This Triber Express III and X70 Plus 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: Triber Express III 23 vs X70 Plus 45.
Efficiency index: Triber Express III 69 vs X70 Plus 50.
Safety-equipment index: Triber Express III 32 vs X70 Plus 91.
Practicality index: Triber Express III 64 vs X70 Plus 77.
Ownership-cover index: Triber Express III not separately scored vs X70 Plus 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
X70 Plus leads by 21 points
X70 Plus holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triber Express III.
Performance
X70 Plus +22
Efficiency
Triber Express III +19
Safety
X70 Plus +59
Practicality
X70 Plus +13
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X70 Plus
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
77/100
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour X70 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X70 Plus 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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