A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Triber Express starts ZAR 5,000 cheaperTriber Express from ZAR 244,999 · Triber Express III from ZAR 249,999
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
1000 cc
999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
18.2 km/l
18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
182 mm
182 mm
Boot / Load Bay
1500 l
1500 l
Airbags
Front airbags
2
Kerb Weight
926 kg
926 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 150000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Triber Express holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triber Express III.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Triber Express
+4 pts
Efficiency
Equal
Safety
Triber Express
+58 pts
Practicality
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Triber Express
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published Performance
Triber Express III
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Triber Express
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Triber Express III
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Triber Express range
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
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
Panel Van
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Panel Van
Light Commercial Vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
926 kg
926 kg
Vehicle Type
Panel Van
Panel Van
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Length
3990 mm
3990 mm
Width
1739 mm
1739 mm
Height
1662 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
182 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
182 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1500 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
926 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1522 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
542 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
970 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1028 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Load Bed Length
Not Available
-
Load Bed Width
Not Available
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual
Power Windows
Standard
Front
Keyless Entry
Standard
Remote
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1500 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Available
-
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
BR10
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1000 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
12
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72.2 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
96 Nm @ 3500 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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
152 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
Eco, Normal, Sport
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
57.2 kW/tonne
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
103.7 Nm/tonne
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
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Gearbox
Manual
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
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
Not Applicable
4.73:1
Number of Gears
Not Available
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
5
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.3 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
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
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Airbags
Front airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric
Dual-Tone Fabric
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
182 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
182 mm
-
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
165/80 R14
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km
131 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
2 years / 30000 km
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Ownership Role
commercial utility
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
244999 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
commercial utility
top
Starting Price
244999
261999
Starting Price Zar
244999
261999
Spec
Triber Express
Triber Express III
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 150000 km
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Triber Express leads by 16 points
Triber Express holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triber Express III.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Triber Express
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
64/100
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Renault Triber Express
leads the catalogue index with 61 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Triber Express 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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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Triber Express and Triber Express III comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Triber Express 27 vs Triber Express III 23.
Efficiency index: Triber Express 69 vs Triber Express III 69.
Safety-equipment index: Triber Express 90 vs Triber Express III 32.
Practicality index: Triber Express 64 vs Triber Express III 64.
Ownership-cover index: Triber Express not separately scored vs Triber Express III not separately scored.
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